SUPER SOFTENER
SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR 5 PROBLEMS:
hardness |
iron |
manganese |
natural organic matter |
ammonium |
WHAT ECOMIX® IS
ECOMIX® is a multi-component,
complex filter material for softening
and removing major contaminants
from well or municipal water.
ECOMIX® is a scientifically grounded
technology, confirmed by 6 patents
and service world-wide since 1998.
DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD IN: EUROPE, ASIA, AMERICA, AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA
ECOMIX® is certified in EU for
compliance with LFGB requirements for
foodcontacting materials by TÜV SÜD.
Meets the requirements: LFGB,
ResAP(2004)3, EU Guideline 2002/72/EG
The quality of ECOMIX® is confirmed by the Gold Seal certificate (USA),
which proves its safety in contact with drinking water.
ECOMIX® is certified in compliance with NSF/ANSI standards:
NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
NSF/ANSI 44 Residential Cation Exchange Water Softeners
NSF/ANSI 372 Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content
REDUCING OF IRON AND MANGANESE
FERROSORB IS A PROPRIETARY SORPTION
MATERIAL FOR IRON AND MANGANESE REDUCTION
Mechanism of iron and manganese reduction:
ABSORPTION | OXIDATION |
ACTIVE LAYER FORMATION |
AUTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION |
This chain works to reduce iron in the dissolved ferrous
form (clear water iron).
The surface layer of FerroSorb contains active sites for
reduction of manganese.
The best efficiency of iron and manganese removal is achieved when water is supplied from the well directly to the filter with ECOMIX®.
Aeration and oxidative pre-treatment must be avoided.
Treat water against iron bacteria before installingECOMIX®.
REDUCING OF ORGANIC MATTER
HUMISORB IS A PROPRIETARY SORPTION MATERIAL
FOR REDUCTION OF NATURAL ORGANIC MATTER
(REDUCES COLOR AND CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND)
Organic compounds and organic iron are reduced due to
hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions with HumiSorb.
Check the level of chemical oxygen demand before using
ECOMIX® when natural organic matter reduction is desired.
ECOMIX® is intended for the treatment of well water and
municipal water.
ECOMIX® is not intended for surface water treatment (lakes,
ponds, rivers, swamps etc).
Water from a shallow well located close to the surface water
should be checked for organic matter concentration and
microbiological safeness.
Microbiologically unsafe water cannot be treated by ECOMIX®.
Use the ECOMIX® calculator to select the correct injector and DLFC.
* For pressure tanks larger than 1665, typical duration of each stage should be 20…30% longer.
ECOMIX® IS REGENERATED WITH THE SAME STEPS AS NORMAL SOFTENERS:
BACKWASH |
BRINE RINSING |
FAST RINSING |
Calcium and magnesium ions are displaced from the cation exchange resin matrix with sodium ions. Iron and manganese compounds are removed by surface friction of FerroSorb beads in fluidized bed during backwash. HumiSorb exhibits a reversible mechanism of sorption of organic molecules, and is regenerated with chloride ions.
ECOMIX® EFFICIENCY AND LIMITATIONS
ECOMIX® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
*The use of resin cleaner or other harsh regeneration aids will reduce the efficiency of ECOMIX®.
ECOMIX® AND BED DEPTH
COMPACT FILTERS STANDARD FILTERS
cabinets 8 x 35ʺ and larger vessel 8 x 35ʺ and larger
*It is not recommended to use ECOMIX in filters with a vessel height less than 35ʺ.
ECOMIX® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
*The ion exchange capacity ECOMIX® C.
ECOMIX® is supplied in two size types: Bag – 25L and Half bag – 12L
Visit ecosoft.com or ecomix.us to use the ECOMIX® calculator
ECOMIX® — THE BEST SOLUTION FOR THE WELL WATER
*ECOMIX® is a specially developed material that can be used for treatment of the well water and tap water .
ECOMIX® IN HOUSES
1. Sediment filter for sand, rust and silt removal
2. ECOMIX® system for hardness, iron, manganese, natural organic matter & ammonium removal
3. Сentaur carbon system for hydrogen sulfide removal
ECOMIX® HAS INCREASED EFFICIENCY
COMPACT SYSTEM: CLASSIC SYSTEM
Solution with ECOMIX® to remove hardness, iron, manganese,
natural organic matter, ammonium
ECOMIX® HAS INCREASED EFFICIENCY
ECOMIX® VS OTHER COMPLEX MATERIALS
ECOMIX®
The universal solution for most water without special precautions. Simple calculation of the capacity and resource of the filter, which are influenced only by the hardness of water.
RESIN MIX
Materials based on a mixture of commercially available resins are generally the most affordable. Remove iron, but quickly lose efficiency. Typically, after 20-30 regenerations (about 6 months of operation), such materials lose up to 30% of their capacity.
ZEOLITES
Zeolite — natural occuring media — used for removal of hardness, iron, manganese, for ammonia reduction and pH correction. They can be poisoned by hydrogen sulphide and organic matter, and also require careful consideration in calculating the size of the filter and filter cycle.
CALCULATION OF ECOMIX® VOLUME CAPACITY
The volume capacity is calculated in a simple way using only influent water hardness and the media’s ion exchange capacity as follows:
FILTER INSTALLATION SCHEME
DOES ECOMIX® REALLY WORK SO WELL?
ECOMIX® Q&A
Can I regenerate with untreated water?
Regenerating with untreated or raw water will not affect the performance of ECOMIX®.
Why is the softening capacity of ECOMIX® so low compared to cation softening resin?
The softening capacity is not lower. The capacity of the cation resin component of ECOMIX® is rated lower because a bag of ECOMIX® contains more than just cation resin. Cation softening resin is only one of the five components in ECOMIX®.
Should I use resin cleaners or salt with resin cleaners when I regenerate ECOMIX® system?
No, resin cleaners should not be used with ECOMIX®. There are several reported cases when ECOMIX® efficiency was severely impaired after usage of resin cleaners. Regular softener salt and proper regeneration sequencing will keep ECOMIX® clean.
How will the TDS change after the system with ECOMIX®?
The TDS after the ECOMIX® system will increase by an average of 10% of the original content. This is due to the replacement of hardness cations with harmless sodium cations during ion exchange.
My tank holds a bag and a half of media. Can I use half a bag of ECOMIX® and save the other half for another installation?
Each bag contains 5 separate components in specific amounts. ECOMIX® components are thoroughly mixed during production and there should be no problem using half a bag. If you intend to use just half it is important to shake the bag before loading the vessel. To avoid the trouble, you can order ECOMIX® in full AND half bags. Specify packaging when ordering from your supplier.
What happens if I operate the ECOMIX® system without that first regeneration?
The system will not remove the contaminants properly. There are 5 components in one bag of ECOMIX®. For proper filter operation these components need to be “layered”. When ECOMIX® is being regenerated, the mixture self-classifies into layers making it becoming ready for usage.
Is it true that ECOMIX® will remove all types of iron, including ferric?
ECOMIX® will not remove ferric or oxidized iron efficiently. In applications where ferric iron is present we recommend to install a sediment filter before the ECOMIX® system to trap ferric iron particulates.
Can I use ECOMIX® in cases of high iron, manganese or tannins content and with low hardness level?
ECOMIX® will operate successfully under these conditions. However, raw water hardness must be used to program the control valve and you must set the “Day Override” to 3 or 4 days. Be sure to contact your water treatment specialist if you have any questions.
My application is a well that is placed close to the surface water (lake, rivers, canals, ponds).
Water in shallow which are close to the surface water may be a mixture of well and surface water and may have higher than normal TOC and color. It could be microbiologically contaminated. In these situations, ECOMIX® is applicable but additional treatment may be required. We recommend paying attention to the color of the water and doing a tannin test. You must strictly follow the test instructions. For example, commonly used LaMotte test kits require a 30-minute wait before the results are indicated. Once complete, please send the water analysis and the tannin test results with a picture of the water in a white bucket to your water treatment specialist.
Is it possible to use ECOMIX® when iron content in water is higher than the limit of 15 ppm?
There are ECOMIX® units in operation which successfully remove iron in even greater concentrations. However, before doing so you should contact your water treatment specialist with a complete water analysis.
Can I use ECOMIX® if there is aeration or oxidant dosing ahead of the unit?
We do not recommend installation of oxidation and/or aeration before the ECOMIX® system. If you have to use aeration or oxidant dosing for any reason we highly recommend pretreatment with a multimedia sediment filter and an activated carbon filter to remove residual active chlorine.
Is ECOMIX® sensitive to H2 S?
ECOMIX® is not sensitive to hydrogen sulfide content in well water and its efficiency will not be affected.
Will ECOMIX® reduce H2 S?
Sometimes ECOMIX® may slightly reduce the rotten odor of H2 S but it is not recommended as a solution.
Can I use ECOMIX® if it was accidentally frozen during storage?
Freezing of ECOMIX® should be avoided as it may cause damage to its components. To avoid freezing, ECOMIX® should be stored in a dry room protected from sunlight at temperatures of 35–80 °F (2–27 °C). If it does freeze, ECOMIX® should be thawed out slowly at room temperature before loading and use. Do not treat frozen ECOMIX® with heat or steam.
Why is a top basket distributor necessary?
This distributor is necessary in order to prevent ECOMIX® from being lost during the backwashing sequence of regeneration.
Is the Ferrosorb an ion exchange based product that is also regenerated by salt?
Ferrosorb is regenerated due to surface scouring mechanism during backwash. This is the reason why we always draw attention on the proper backwash flow rate.
Can I use ECOMIX® to just remove organic matter and tannins?
ECOMIX® should not be used if organic matter reduction is the only purpose of treatment. But ECOMIX® can be used to reduce organic matter (color) and to soften water from well or municipal supply. The unit’s capacity should still be rated based on raw water hardness.
I have customers who use surface water (lake, rivers, canals, ponds) rather than well water. Can I use ECOMIX® for this application?
ECOMIX® is intended for well, but not the surface water treatment. Surface water may be microbiologically contaminated, have high levels of TOC (total organic carbons), tannins and color that often exceed ECOMIX® limitations. Surface water can be treated with ECOMIX® only after chlorination and sediment filtration followed by activated carbon filter.
Is ECOMIX® sensitive to active chlorine, pH level or TDS?
ECOMIX® shows stable operation with active chlorine levels below 1 ppm and pH in the range of 5 to 9. ECOMIX® is not affected by the anion composition of the water and is stable with feed water TDS below 4000 ppm.
ECOMIX® IN FIGURES
ECOMIX® is not only a unique water treatment technology,
ECOMIX® has been a firm platform for the corporate success
of numerous companies around the globe