Biolan Grey Water Filtration System-Light

Regular price $1,09900
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Questions about this product

How much flow will one unit handle, and how do I scale up?

One module is rated for approximately 300 litres per day, with a maximum instantaneous flow of 50 litres per hour. For higher volumes, modules can be connected in series or parallel. If you’re pumping, use a timer and dose a single module at 10 litres per cycle or 20 litres per cycle for multi-module setups, with 10-20 minute pauses between cycles.

Do I need a septic tank, or can I go straight in and out?

No septic tank is required. You can feed the filter by gravity or pump. If you already have septic tanks and want to use them, they must be in good condition and sealed. Treated effluent should discharge to a stone pocket, infiltration pit, or an open ditch with a screen, and it must flow freely in high-water conditions.

Can I run this through winter?

The Light model is non-insulated. It can be used year-round only if the unit sits in a space that stays above 0 °C. If the media freezes during storage, it is not damaged. Thaw by pouring warm, clean water through in spring.

What can go in, and what must stay out?

This greywater system is designed to handle wastewater from sinks, showers, and laundry. It can tolerate small amounts of common antibacterial or chlorine cleaners when used as directed. However, it is important to note that blackwater, rainwater, and foundation drains should not be sent through this system. Additionally, toxic chemicals, oils, solvents, or anything that could harm the beneficial microbes in the system should not be sent either.

What are the regulations and permits I should know about?

Municipal and provincial rules govern greywater leaching pits. In Ontario, for example, they are classified as Class 2 sewage systems. Core standards include keeping the system entirely on your lot and preventing surface discharge or release to surface water or groundwater. Always confirm permitting with your local building authority before installation.

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Shipping times and cost will vary depending on the product and your location.

On average:

Ontario and Quebec: 2 to 5 business days

Western Canada: 4 to 7 business days

Atlantic provinces: 4 to 8 business days

Northern or remote areas: Contact us to confirm

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  • The operation of the Biolan Greywater Filter light is based on the mechanical and biological filtration of grey water. The organic filter material used in the filter, attracts the phosphates and impurities in the wastewater. The micro-organisms living on the surface of the filter material use the impurities in the water as their nutrition.

    The module has five filter boxes layered one on top of the other. The wastewater enters into the uppermost filter box. Inside the module, the wastewater flows by gravity from one filter layer to the other through the openings in the end each box.  Finally the clean water exists the module and out to a gravel leach bed.

    Human waste, storm water or drainage water from foundations must not be fed into the filter. The cleaning capacity of the filter material in the module is good for about 3-6 months depending on volume, after which it needs to be replaced in accordance with the maintenance instructions.  The Biolan grey water filter tolerates a small amount of anti-bacterial and chlorine-based agents that are commonly used for cleaning.  However, toxic chemicals or substances that contain chemicals that can kill the micro-organisms that clean the wastewater, such as drain openers, paints, oils or solvents, must not be fed into the purifier.

    A properly dimensioned, installed and operated Biolan Greywater Filter light wastewater system meets the limit values for total phosphorus, total nitrogen and organic material in grey wastewater in accordance with the Environmental Protection law (527/2014) and the Decree (157/2017).


    Dimensions

    • dimensions of the module (width x height x depth): 56 x 58 x 96 cm
    • two modules installed in parallel (width): about 1.30 m
    • two modules installed in parallel (depth): min. approximately 2.03 m
    • pipe connectors: for Ø 75 mm sewer pipes  (2 x 75mm to 3" PVC adapters provided)
    • height difference of inlet and outlet connectors: 45 cm (height of fall)
    • capacity: 300 litres/day/module
    • weight without the filter material: 24 kg
    • the distance, travelled by water in the filter material: 325 cm/module



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