N E T A F I M U S A

FILTRATION

APOLLO ™

DISC-KLEEN FILTER
HIGH PERFORMANCE, RELIABLE, COST EFFECTIVE FILTRATION SOLUTION
FILTER MORE FOR LESS
The Apollo™ Automatic Disc-Kleen Filter allows you to filter more for less. It has all the
benefits of the Galaxy Filter - which has been used by growers successfully and reliably
for 10 years - but with these enhanced features.

SAVE MONEY BY REDUCING FILTER SIZE

MORE FILTER AREA
The Apollo features a longer filter element (spine) with larger discs (rings) producing
a 20% larger filtration area than a comparable Galaxy filter. This larger filtration area
means each filter unit can accommodate a higher flow rate which lowers the price per
GPM of filtered water. The total number of filter units required for a specific flow rate is
reduced lowering the cost of the filter battery.

SAVE MONEY BY REDUCING PUMP SIZE & ENERGY COSTS

LESS PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR CLEANING
Only 30 psi is required for backflushing. This lower pressure requirement eliminates the
need to oversize the pump for adequate flushing. It reduces the need for a Pressure
Sustaining Normally Open (PSNO) Valve downstream of the filter to maintain adequate
backflush pressure. A lower backflush pressure saves energy costs.

SAVE TIME & MONEY WHEN FILTER NEEDS MOVING

MORE PORTABLE
The Apollo filter is light-weight with a small footprint making it easy to move. This
portability is ideal for crop rotations and rental units in row crop applications.

SAVE MONEY ON MAINTENANCE COSTS OVER THE LIFE

OF THE FILTER
MORE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Made from high density synthetic materials, the Apollo filter is corrosion-proof not just
corrosion resistant. Chemical injection upstream of the filter unit will not damage any
filter components.

SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH THIS PRE-ASSEMBLED FILTER

LESS INSTALLATION COSTS
The Apollo filter arrives fully assembled for a quick and easy water in/water out
installation. A small footprint reduces the size and cost of the concrete pad.

ANGLE CONFIGURATION TWIN CONFIGURATION

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ADVANCED DISC
FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY
Disc filters fall into the category of “depth filtration” filters because they add an additional
dimension to the cleaning process. A filter element contains a stack of compressed discs
with an overlapping series of grooves that force the debris to move through numerous trap
points. This process increases the likelihood of capturing debris. Because of the increase
in filtration surface area, the frequency of cleaning drops and cleaning is easier.

FILTRATION PROCESS
During the filtration process, the discs are
tightly compressed together allowing clean
water to pass through the discs and trap
debris.

BACKFLUSH PROCESS
As debris in a filter increases, the backflush
process is initiated. The discs separate and
jets of clean water spray and spin the discs
removing the trapped debris which is then
flushed out.
FILTRATION MODE BACKFLUSH MODE

IMPROVED FILTER SPINE

With a longer spine assembly and
APOLLO larger discs, the Apollo Disc-Kleen
Filter has a 20% larger filtration area
than a comparable Galaxy filter. The
Apollo features a redesigned piston
which allows backflushing at a lower
GALAXY pressure, 30 psi - 25% lower than a
Galaxy.

APOLLO GALAXY FILTER DISCS

FILTER SPINES

EASIER ACCESS TO THE DISCS

The Apollo filter includes an easy-to-release clamp around each filter unit. No tools are
required to remove the filter cover and access the discs. This makes maintenance and
troubleshooting quick and simple.

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GREATER BENEFITS THAN
SAND MEDIA FILTERS
Netafim’s Apollo Disc-Kleen Filter and Sand Media Filters both provide quality
depth filtration which ensures maximum protection of your irrigation system
with surface or well water. The Apollo Filter matches the Sand Media Filter
with PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY and LONGEVITY. However, the Apollo offers
numerous benefits not available with Sand Media Filters.

BENEFIT COMPARISON
APOLLO SAND MEDIA
FOOTPRINT Small Large
PORTABILITY Easy Cumbersome
INSTALLATION LABOR Minimal Extensive
SAND Not Required Required
REQUIRES ASSEMBLY No Yes
BACKFLUSH PRESSURE 30 psi 30 psi

SHORTER LENGTH OF
FLUSH CYCLE LENGTH OF FLUSH CYCLE
ƒƒ Apollo flushes five times faster APOLLO SAND MEDIA
than Sand Media filters. FLUSH TIME 20 sec 90 sec
ƒƒ Less interruption of water flow DWELL TIME 5 sec 30 sec
to the field while irrigating
TOTAL TIME 25 sec 120 sec
maintaining higher uniformity.

PORTABLE & EASY TO MOVE

ƒƒ Apollo filter can be mounted on a small, inexpensive utility trailer and easily moved
from field to field.
ƒƒ Sand Media filters are bulky and heavy and require a larger, more expensive heavy-
duty trailer to move.

LESS OVERALL WATER USED FOR FLUSHING

ƒƒ The Apollo filter may flush more frequently than Sand Media filters, but will use
45% less water overall.
ƒƒ Shorter overall flush cycle ensures better uniformity of irrigation.
ƒƒ There is less flush water to dispose of or filter for reuse.

2600 GALLON 2600 GALLON

APOLLO FILTER SAND MEDIA FILTER

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BETTER VALUE THAN
SAND MEDIA FILTERS
LOWER INSTALLATION COSTS
ƒƒ The Apollo is pre-assembled and ready to install.

INSTALLATION COSTS for a 1,750 GPM Filter System

SAND MEDIA APOLLO COST
48” 7 TANKS 6 UNITS DIFFERENCE
PAD SIZE 36’ x 8’ = $600 12’ x 6’ = $140 $460
SAND 91 bags @ $12 = $1092 $0 $1092
ASSEMBLY 2 men, 1 day = $240 1 man, ½ day = $60 $180
PIPING $300 $0 $300
TOTAL $2232 $200 $2032

* Dollar amounts represent typical estimated grower costs in 2009 for components and labor.

SMALLER FOOTPRINT
ƒƒ Easier and faster to install with 60% smaller footprint.
ƒƒ Sand Media filters require extensive assembly of the tanks and manifolds.
APOLLO FILTER
FOOTPRINT
SAND MEDIA FILTER
6’ FOOTPRINT

12’
8’

36’

ELIMINATES LEAKS AND RUSTING

The Apollo is made from high density synthetic materials that:
ƒƒ Are not damaged by chemical injection or organic materials in the water.
ƒƒ Will not corrode.

STAINLESS STEEL SAND

MEDIA FILTERS are sensitive STAINLESS STEEL SAND
to chlorine and bacteria in the MEDIA FILTERS can rust
water and can develop pin holes. and leak at the seam and
weld points.

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TECHNICAL & ORDERING
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
4 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT
ANGLE TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN
STANDARD MODEL MAX. 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
OPERATING PRESSURE (psi)
HIGH PRESSURE MODEL MAX. 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
OPERATING PRESSURE (psi)
MINIMUM BACKFLUSH 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
PRESSURE (psi)
FILTRATION SURFACE 1,625 2,435 3,245 4,055 4,865 5,675 6,485
AREA (sq. in.)
BACKFLUSH FLOW 95 190 190 190 190 190 190
PER UNIT (GPM at 35 psi)
HIGH PRESSURE MODEL
BACKFLUSH VOLUME PER 130 210 265 340 420 500 550
FLUSH CYCLE (GPM) • Metal backflush valves
• High pressure soleniods
INLET/OUTLET MANIFOLD 6 FL 10 FL 10 FL 10 FL 10 FL 12 FL 12 FL • Orifice plate on drain
CONNECTION (in.) manifold
DRAIN MANIFOLD 4 GR 4 GR 4 GR 4 GR 4 GR 4 GR 4 GR MANIFOLD CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION (in.) FL = Flanged
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE PH 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 GR = Grooved

HEADLOSS (psi)
120 MESH WHEN FILTERS ARE IN A CLEAN STATE
GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM)
FILTER SIZE 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250 2,500 2,750 3,000
4 UNIT ANGLE 1.4 2.5 3.2 - - - - - - - -
3 UNIT TWIN 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 - - - - - - -
4 UNIT TWIN - 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 - - - - - -
5 UNIT TWIN - - 1.0 1.8 2.5 3.0 3.5 - - - -
6 UNIT TWIN - - - 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 - - -
7 UNIT TWIN - - - 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.4 - -
8 UNIT TWIN - - - - 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.4 3.8

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT
FILTER SIZE L W H A B LBS
4 UNIT ANGLE 64 1/2” 36 1/8” 47 15/16” - 8 1/4” 510
3 UNIT TWIN 68 9/32” 60 9/32” 71 9/32” 45 7/16” 11 1/32” 748


4 UNIT TWIN 87 15/16” 60 9/32” 71 9/32” 45 7/16” 11 1/32” 980

5 UNIT TWIN 107 5/8” 60 9/32” 71 9/32” 45 7/16” 11 1/32” 1,254 A
6 UNIT TWIN 127 5/16” 60 9/32” 71 9/32” 45 7/16” 11 1/32” 1,495
7 UNIT TWIN 147” 60 9/32” 74 25/32” 47 6/16” 12 1/32” 1,750 

B
8 UNIT TWIN 166 11/16” 60 9/32” 74 25/32” 47 6/16” 12 1/32” 2,010 

All measurements are approximate. For specific dimensions refer to the CAD Design Details located on
the Netafim USA website.

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WATER QUALITY MAXIMUM FLOW RATES
GOOD WATER QUALITY: 80 MESH WATER SOURCE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE (GPM)
Municipal water supply or well water
from a clean aquifer with no sand, iron WATER FLOW PER 4 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT
QUALITY SPINE ANGLE TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN
or manganese.
Good 200 800 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,400 2,800 3,200
AVERAGE WATER QUALITY: Average 195 780 1,170 1,560 1,950 2,340 2,730 3,120
Wells with small amounts of sand Poor 175 700 1,050 1,400 1,750 2,100 2,450 2,800
(< 2 ppm) or clean surface water which Very Poor 120 480 720 960 1,200 1,440 1,680 1,920
includes lakes, ponds, reservoirs and
canals.
120 MESH WATER SOURCE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE (GPM)
POOR WATER QUALITY: WATER FLOW PER 4 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT
Well water from a poor quality aquifer QUALITY SPINE ANGLE TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN
(> 2 ppm) or surface water in hot Good 200 800 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,400 2,800 3,200
climates with increased biological Average 195 780 1,170 1,560 1,950 2,340 2,730 3,120
growth and no chemical treatment
which includes lakes, ponds, reservoirs Poor 170 680 1,020 1,360 1,700 2,040 2,380 2,720
and canals. Very Poor 105 420 630 840 1,050 1,260 1,470 1,680

VERY POOR WATER QUALITY: 140 MESH WATER SOURCE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE (GPM)
Well water with greater than 10 ppm of
sand including rivers, muddy canals, WATER FLOW PER 4 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT
QUALITY SPINE ANGLE TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN
lakes and ponds with severe run off
deposits and raw municipal wastewater. Good 200 800 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,400 2,800 3,200
Average 175 700 1,050 1,400 1,750 2,100 2,450 2,800
Greater than 3 ppm Sand or Silt: Poor 125 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000
May require a pre-filter such as a
Very Poor 85 340 510 690 850 1,020 1,200 1,380
hydrocyclone.

ORDERING INFORMATION DISC COLOR - MESH/MICRON

FILTER MANIFOLD
SIZE CONNECTION VOLTAGE MODEL NUMBER BLUE YELLOW RED BLACK
24VAC 26ASK3APP4***-AC MESH 40 80 120 140
4 UNIT ANGLE 6” 12VDC 26ASK3APP4***-DC
MICRON 400 200 130 100
12VDCL 26ASK3APP4***-DCL
24VAC 26ASK4PP3***-AC
3 UNIT TWIN 10” 12VDC 26ASK4PP3***-DC
12VDCL 26ASK4PP3***-DCL
24VAC 26ASK4PP4***-AC
4 UNIT TWIN 10” 12VDC 26ASK4PP4***-DC
12VDCL 26ASK4PP4***-DCL
24VAC 26ASK4PP5***-AC
5 UNIT TWIN 10” 12VDC 26ASK4PP5***-DC
12VDCL 26ASK4PP5***-DCL
24VAC 26ASK4PP6***-AC
6 UNIT TWIN 10” 12VDC 26ASK4PP6***-DC
12VDCL 26ASK4PP6***-DCL
24VAC 26ASK4PP7***-AC
Substitute *** with mesh option -
7 UNIT TWIN 12” 12VDC 26ASK4PP7***-DC 040, 080, 120 and 140.
12VDCL 26ASK4PP7***-DCL
Backflush Controller ordered
24VAC 26ASK4PP8***-AC separately.
8 UNIT TWIN 12” 12VDC 26ASK4PP8***-DC For filter selection, refer to the Water
12VDCL 26ASK4PP8***-DCL Quality Maximum Flow Rate charts.
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