Vortech Tanks

Watts new line of high efficiency water conditioning systems utilizes the Vortech™ tank, a revolutionary new distribution technology. The new high flow smart tank design maximizes the Watts high efficiency valve technology by eliminating the need for gravel under bedding, providing a more effective and efficient back wash cycle, while reducing shipping and material costs.

The Old Way-Still used by most.

Have you ever seen what can happen to the gravel at the bottom of a fish tank ? Imagine what this will look like in a few years.

The New Way

The Vortech® distributor plate NO GRAVEL! The New Way- Remember everything that passes through your tank you either consume.

Features & Benefits

Up to 30% less backwash flow rate is required.
High flow design maximizes today’s high efficiency valve technology.
Increase in softening capacity, due to improved flow through media.
No channeling of media, providing a cleaner more efficient system.
Environmentally friendly, reduction in required backwash times due to improved bed lift at lower flow rates.
Permanent attachment of dip tube to distributor, so when servicing a valve, distributor stays in place, no more re-bedding.
Vortech distributor plate is designed for over 6,500 lbs load capacity.
Elimination of gravel, save on net cost and unit weight, for shipping.
Universal plate for use in filtration and softening applications.
Self-cleaning nozzle design.
Available for 9”, 10”, 12” and 13” tanks; 1” and 1-1/4” valves.
Optional secondary distributor plate for dual media systems without additional tanks, valves or efficiency reducing media migration.*

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