The 13×54 FRP Vessel Complete Set includes a high-strength fibreglass pressure vessel, manual backwash control head, and internal distribution system – supplied without filtration media for custom configuration. Ideal for residential or commercial water treatment applications requiring a durable and cost-effective backwashable media filter.

The included manual control valve allows for simple rinse and backwash cycles without electricity, making this set-up perfect for remote or off-grid installations. Ready for use with a wide range of media such as AFM, Katalox Light, Birm, DMI-65, activated carbon, or pH correction media.

• Key Features

• FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic) pressure vessel – 13" diameter × 54" height
• Manual backwash valve – no electricity required
• 2.5” threaded top opening (industry standard)
• Includes riser pipe, top & bottom strainer/distributor set
• High working pressure and corrosion-resistant build
• Suitable for a variety of filtration media types (sold separately)
• Easy operation and low maintenance
• Ideal for pre-filtration, iron removal, pH correction, chlorine reduction, etc.

✓ Benefits

✓ Durable and corrosion-resistant construction ensures long service life
✓ Manual backwash operation is reliable and cost-effective
✓ Supplied empty – allows for tailored media loading based on water analysis
✓ Low-maintenance design with no electrical components
✓ Supports wide range of treatment applications – domestic, commercial or industrial
✓ Easily paired with sediment, carbon, catalytic or pH media

Technical Specifications

• Vessel Size: 13” diameter × 54” height
• Vessel Material: FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic)
• Opening: 2.5” threaded top
• Valve Type: Manual multiport backwash valve (top-mounted)
• Valve Port Size: 1” BSP female inlet/outlet
• Flow Rate Range: Typically supports up to 3000–4000 L/h depending on media
• Maximum Operating Pressure: 6 bar
• Operating Temperature: 4°C – 45°C
• Riser Pipe: Included
• Top & Bottom Distributor: Included
• Media Capacity: Approx. 75 – 85 kg depending on media type (not included)

What You Get

1 × 13×54 FRP Pressure Vessel (2.5" top opening)
1 × Manual backwash valve (top-mounted, 1” ports)
1 × Riser pipe with top and bottom distributor strainers
Note: Supplied empty – filtration media not included