{"title":"AC Water Treatment Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an AC pool filter and what is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eAC pool filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is the combination of \u003cem\u003epump + hydraulic filtration\u003c\/em\u003e to move water from the pool through the filter using \u003cstrong\u003eAC\u003c\/strong\u003e from the grid or an inverter. It is available in \u003cstrong\u003e230 V single-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethree-phase 230\/400 V\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows for continuous operation, integration with standard automation systems, and, if desired, control via \u003cabbr title=\"Variable Frequency Drive\"\u003eVFD\u003c\/abbr\u003e. It is the natural choice when a stable power supply is available and operational simplicity is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages and limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplicity and immediacy\u003c\/strong\u003e: direct connection to 230 V (single\/three-phase) with standard protections (MCB\/RCBO, thermal relay).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuity\u003c\/strong\u003e: ideal for maintaining complete filtration cycles regardless of solar irradiation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced control\u003c\/strong\u003e: optional use of \u003cstrong\u003eVFD\u003c\/strong\u003e to modulate flow\/pressure, reduce consumption, and smooth startups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimitations: higher energy cost than a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/depuradoras-solares\"\u003esolar solution\u003c\/a\u003e; requires planning for consumption in the electrical contract or inverter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidential and community pools operating several hours a day throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallations requiring \u003cstrong\u003e24\/7 service\u003c\/strong\u003e or extended hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSystems with chlorination, dosing, or home automation controls in the AC panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose your AC pool filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool volume\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eturnovers\/day\u003c\/strong\u003e: Target flow rate (m³\/h) ≈ volume \/ effective operating hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDH\u003c\/strong\u003e (m): sum of static head and losses in pipes, valves, and filter. Choose the model based on its \u003cem\u003eflow–head curve\u003c\/em\u003e with margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e230 V single-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e: for residential and moderate power requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-phase 230\/400 V\u003c\/strong\u003e: for larger pools or long lines; lower current per phase and easy integration with \u003cstrong\u003eVFD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: pipe diameter, filter losses, type of connections, and water quality (prefilter\/skimmer recommended).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndicative specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–36 m³\/h (depending on pool and filter size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManometric head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–27 m (includes filtration circuit losses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e230 V single-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eThree-phase 230\/400 V\u003c\/strong\u003e (50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimer \/ Press-control \/ \u003cabbr title=\"Variable Frequency Drive\"\u003eVFD\u003c\/abbr\u003e (optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry run (probes), thermal, surge, non-return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC range (single\/three-phase) in progressive expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize the flow rate by \u003cstrong\u003eturnovers\u003c\/strong\u003e and schedule enough hours to maintain water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck the actual \u003cstrong\u003eTDH\u003c\/strong\u003e: filter and valve losses add head; clean prefilters to maintain performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall protections: MCB\/RCBO, thermal relay, \u003cstrong\u003edry run\u003c\/strong\u003e and surge protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eVFD\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjust ramps and target pressure to reduce consumption and water hammer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparisons and related collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is \u003cstrong\u003eenergy savings\u003c\/strong\u003e, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/depuradoras-solares\"\u003eSolar Pool Filters\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need backup but want to prioritize photovoltaics, choose \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/depuradoras-hibridas\"\u003eHybrid Pool Filters\u003c\/a\u003e (solar + 230 V single-phase). To move water outside the pool circuit (transfer\/irrigation), see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bombas-de-superficie\"\u003eSurface Pumps\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete the installation with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/accesorios-para-bombas\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/aurensol.com\/en\/collections\/depuradoras-alterna.oembed","provider":"Aurensol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}