Does cyclonic filtration use filter cartridges or media?
Cyclonic filtration does not require paper filter cartridges. Encyclon high efficiency hydro-cyclones are used to filter 98% of the solid particles to a 5-micron level. Encyclon uses the one hydro-cyclone over and over, compared to several boxes of our competitors filter cartridges for filtering waste water. It’s surprising how little debris our competitor’s canisters actually hold when their filters become clogged and require another cartridge change. Several of our competitors include cost estimates of $3 to $10 per boat for filter media expense. These cost estimates probably do not include shipping and the labor required to change the filter.
