Manual Backwashing Tank Head 【macOS】
Reverses water flow (upward) through the media bed to lift and loosen trapped sediment, flushing it out through the drain port.
Directs water downward through the media to pack the bed back down and flush out any remaining debris or "fines" before returning to service.
Most manual heads feature a handle that rotates between three or four primary settings: Manual Backwashing Tank Head
A manual backwashing tank head is a non-electric control valve used to manage water flow through media filtration vessels, such as FRP tanks . It allows users to manually switch between service, backwash, and rinse positions to maintain media performance.
Use only Teflon tape on threaded fittings; liquid thread sealants or PVC glues can damage the plastic head. Reverses water flow (upward) through the media bed
Standard heads typically fit most mineral tanks with a 2.5-inch #8 opening .
The standard operating mode where water flows through the filter media to the house or application. It allows users to manually switch between service,
Some models include a dedicated position to isolate the tank for maintenance without stopping water flow to the rest of the facility. Installation Guidelines