OUTDOOR FIBER WATER FILTER TANK - FRB 1044 (10" X 44")

The OUTDOOR FIBER WATER FILTER TANK - FRB 1044 (10" X 44") is a very common type of Point-of-Entry (POE) or Whole-House water filter vessel.

Here is a detailed description of its features and typical use:

General Description
The FRB 1044 is a pressure vessel designed to house various filter media (like sand, activated carbon, zeolite, etc.) for filtering the main water supply to a building. It's an outdoor filter because its material is durable enough to withstand external weather conditions.

Specification Detail
Type Point-of-Entry (POE) / Whole-House Master Filter Tank
Model/Size FRB 1044 (often referred to as FRP 1044)
Material Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) / Fiberglass (specifically, an inner liner of Food Grade Polyethylene (PE/HDPE) wrapped with fiberglass and epoxy resin).
Dimensions 10 inches (Diameter) x 44 inches (Height) (This is the standard size designation).
Capacity Typically holds around 30 - 45 kg of filter media.
Valve Opening Standard 2.5-inch threaded top opening for connecting the Multi-Port Valve (MPV).
Max Pressure Typically rated for 100 psi (or up to 150 psi/10 bar).


Key Features and Function
Whole-House Filtration: The tank is installed at the main water inlet of a house (Point-of-Entry), ensuring that all water used—for showering, cooking, washing, and general use—is filtered before it enters the home's internal plumbing.

Media Filtration: The tank is filled with multiple layers of filter media (often 3 to 6 layers, known as a multi-media filter), which typically includes:

Coarse & Fine Silica Sand: Removes suspended solids, sediments, dirt, and rust.

Zeolite: Used for advanced filtration, often for absorbing heavy metals and ammonium.

Activated Carbon/Anthracite: Used for chemical adsorption, primarily to remove or reduce chlorine, unpleasant odors, and bad tastes.

Durability (Outdoor Use): The FRP construction makes the tank lightweight yet highly durable, corrosion-resistant, and capable of handling the high pressures required for a whole-house system.

Backwash Capability: The tank is designed to work with a Manual Multi-Port Valve (MPV). This valve allows the user to perform a Backwash cycle to reverse the water flow and flush the trapped contaminants out to the drain, cleaning the media bed without needing to replace filter cartridges frequently.

Ideal Application
The FRB 1044 is an ideal size for average to large domestic homes (e.g., apartments, condos, landed houses with 3-5 bathrooms) to provide clean water for general household use.