Code
Vortex Center Discharge
Flow rate to
Pond Vol.
Price
Order
VC 01
36" High x 24" Diameter
750gallons
1200 g
£
VC 02
48" High x 24" Diameter
1000gallons
1800 g
£
VC 03
36" High x 30" Diameter
1250gallons
2300 g
£
VC 04
48" High x30" Diameter
1500gallons
2800 g
£
VC05
36" High x 36" Diameter
1750gallons
3800 g
£
VC 06
48" High x 36" Diameter
2000gallons
6000 g
£
VC 07
59" High x 36" Diameter
2500gallons
7250 g
£
VC 08
48" High x 42" Diameter
3000gallons
8000 g
£
VC 09
59" High x 42" Diameter
3500gallons
8750 g
£
VC 10
48" High x 46" Diameter
4000gallons
9500 g
£
VC 11
59" High x 46" Diameter
4500gallons
10500 g
£
 VORTEX SETTLEMENT FILTERS


High capacity waste settlement for improved filter maintenance.
Heavy particle removal
 Free Standing
The Vortex filter is simple device. Water enters the cylinder at a tangent which starts the water rotation, as in a centrifuge, the heavy waste particles are sent to the side of the cylinder where they fall into a thin layer of slower moving water caused be friction wth the cylinder wall., this 'boundary layer' causes these heavier particles to fall into the lower part of the cylinder and finally to settle in the cone.  Clear water rises up the cylinder and can leave either through the side or through a centre discharge pipe.  The vortex filter is most efficient when fed by gravity through 110mm or 82mm pipework and must be  installed as the primary filtration before any other biological filters.
Solids collect in the cone where they can be drained to waste.
To get the best filtration from a Vortex it is important to install one of  the correct size.  A small vortex with  a high flow rate of water will result in solids passing straight through to the next filtration stage. A bigger filter has a longer retention time and therefore better settlement of solids. The direction of flow of  water does not affect the solids settlement capability of the filter.
We have many years experience of manufacturing Vortex filters. We offer  a standard range in inlet and outlet pipe configurations, but we can also  make  specials to customer  requirements.
SIDE
CENTER
We offer standard pipe configurations of inlet and outlet direction, these options are shown below as a plan view looking down onto the top of the vortex. The drain can be positioned in any direction.
Please indicate which pattern you require at time of ordering
PATTERN A
PATTERN B
PATTERN C
send in your sketch for a quote
We are not limited to these sizes. If you need something bigger, call us.
 01362 683364
All our Vortex filters can be gravity or pump fed. If you if you need to pump directly to the vortex you will need this adaptor 110mm to 1½" fbsp thread
Flow rate and pipe size. The limiting factor on flow rate through a Vortex is the size and position of the outlet pipe. We normally set the center of the outlet on the side discharge Vortex at 155mm from the top. Water flowing through this is at ZERO head  the maximum through put of 110mm pipe at zero head is 2300 gph.. If higher flow rates are needed then another 110mm outlet or a 160mm outlet should be fitted. Exactly the same principle applies to the center discharge Vortex, as it is the level of the internal stand pipe which is relevant, not the outlet through the side of the  cylinder.
Installation
All vortex filters can be gravity or pump fed. The centre discharge vortex can be sited above the pond level but when installed in this way it can only be pump fed. Adapter pipe fittings are  also required so the pipework from the pump can be attached- see pump fed adaptor
TRIPLE VORTEX
Vortex / biological filter combination
A combination of three vortex filters joined together with interconnecting pipework.
Vortex 1:  Standard centre discharge Vortex
Vortex 2: Vortex with fitted media tray
Vortex 3: Vortex with fitted media tray
  • BENEFITS
  • High quality vortex spin         settlement in each chamber
  • Large media capacity
  • Supplied in kit form for ease of handling and installation
  • Triple vortex available in all sizes of vortex

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TOP

lid
trip
TOP
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TOP
Vortex range
Triple Vortex
Lids
Installation
For gravity fed filters the top of the filter, when installed,  should be a minimum of 1" higher than the top level of the pond water.

All filters must be sited on a suitable level concrete base .
Centre discharge
 Vortex
Centre discharge
 Vortex with media tray
Centre discharge
 Vortex packed with media
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Side discharge  and centre discharge flow patterns, heavy particles are settled into the cone, the clear water leaves the vortex at high level to the next stage of filtration.
PUMP FEED ADAPTOR             Code VF-PA


VORTEX LIDS
PIPE CONFIGURATION
Henderson Plastics Filtration catalogue
Code
Vortex Side Discharge
Flow rate to
Pond Vol.
Price
Order
VS 01
36" High x 24" Diameter
750gallons
1200 g
£
VS 02
48" High x 24" Diameter
1000gallons
1800 g
£
VS 03
36" High x 30" Diameter
1250gallons
2300 g
£
VS 04
48" High x30" Diameter
1500gallons
2800 g
£
VS 05
36" High x 36" Diameter
1750gallons
3800 g
£
VS 06
48" High x 36" Diameter
2000gallons
6000 g
£
VS 07
59" High x 36" Diameter
2500gallons
7250 g
£
VS 08
48" High x 42" Diameter
3000gallons
8000 g
£
VS 09
59" High x 42" Diameter
3500gallons
8750 g
£
VS 10
48" High x 46" Diameter
4000gallons
9500 g
£
VS 11
59" High x 46" Diameter
4500gallons
10500 g
£
All + VAT
Code No VF-PA   
£
 Triple in line Vortex System -WITHOUT MEDIA
VTS02 Triple in line Vortex System 30" x 48"
£
VTS03 Triple in line Vortex System 36" x 48"
£
 Triple in line Vortex System WITH MEDIA
VTS02-M Triple in line Vortex System 30" x 48"
£
VTS03-M Triple in line Vortex System 36" x 48"
£
Code
Lid Size
Price
Order
VL01
24"
£
VL02
30"
£
VL03
36"
£
VL04
42"
£
VL05
46"
£