Overview

Pyrolox is a naturally mined manganese dioxide (MnO₂) filtration media designed to reduce iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide from well water and other water supplies. Used in water treatment for over 75 years, it works through catalytic oxidation, providing reliable contaminant removal with long media life and no chemical regeneration.

Key Features

• 1/2 cubic foot of natural Pyrolox filtration media
• Catalytic oxidation technology for effective contaminant removal
• Reduces iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg odor)
• Naturally mined manganese dioxide (MnO₂) media
• No chemical regeneration required
• Long service life with low annual media attrition
• Suitable for use with aeration, chlorination, or ozone systems
• Durable media designed for residential and commercial water treatment

Specifications

• Product Type: Catalytic Water Filtration Media
• Media Volume: 1/2 Cubic Foot
• Media Material: Natural Manganese Dioxide (MnO₂)
• Color: Black
• Bulk Density: Approximately 125 lbs./cu. ft.
• Mesh Size: 8 × 20
• Effective Size: 0.51 mm
• Uniform Coefficient: 1.7
• Specific Gravity: 3.8
• Recommended pH Range: 6.5–9.0
• Recommended Service Flow Rate: 5 GPM per sq. ft.
• Recommended Backwash Flow Rate: 25–30 GPM per sq. ft.
• Suggested Bed Depth: 18 Inches (application dependent)
• Minimum Freeboard: 40% of bed depth

Helps Reduce

• Iron
• Manganese
• Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Odor)

Applications

Ideal for:

• Well water treatment systems
• Whole-house water filtration
• Residential and commercial filtration systems
• Water treatment systems using aeration, chlorine, or ozone pretreatment

Installation Notes

• Install Pyrolox in a filtration system designed for catalytic media.
• Use an appropriate gravel underbed to support the media.
• Daily backwashing is recommended to maintain performance and ensure proper bed expansion.
• An oxidant feed, such as chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, air injection, potassium permanganate, or sodium permanganate, may be used to enhance media performance.
• Do not use hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant with Pyrolox media.