Pratley Clinobrite Cationic Filter Medium
Best sustainable filter medium for pool owners seeking crystal clear water.
Enhance your swimming pool's water quality with Pratley Clinobrite® Cationic Filter Medium. This 25kg filter medium effectively absorbs ammonia, reducing chlorine demand and eliminating unpleasant odors and eye irritation caused by chloramines. It also captures harmful heavy metals like lead. Clinobrite is designed for long-term economy as it can be regenerated and reused multiple times, making it a sustainable and cost-effective choice for maintaining pristine pool water.
$30.80
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
3
/ 1440
#3 in Pool & Spa Filters
Price vs Category Average
-80%
Below average
Filter Media
Cationic Filter Medium
/ Cationic Filter Medium
Who it's for
- Pool owners seeking crystal clear, pristine water quality
- Health-conscious swimmers wanting to remove ammonia and heavy metals
- Budget-conscious homeowners looking to lower water and maintenance costs
Who should skip it
- Users unwilling to manage periodic media replacement schedules
- Shoppers on a strict budget prioritizing low upfront costs
- Pool owners preferring a low-maintenance, set-and-forget filtration system
Performance breakdown
Ammonia Absorption
Superior zeolite structure effectively traps ammonia before it impacts water quality.
Chemical Efficiency
Significantly lowers chlorine demand by neutralizing harmful chloramines at the source.
Water Clarity
Polishes pool water to a crystal-clear finish by capturing fine particulates.
Sustainability
Regenerable material extends product lifespan far beyond standard sand media.
Heavy Metal Removal
Actively binds and removes heavy metals like lead for safer swimming.
Maintenance Ease
Requires periodic regeneration cycles to maintain peak filtration performance levels.
Key Specs
Filter Media
Cationic Filter Medium
Weight/Capacity
25kg
Intended Use
Pool filtration
Reusability
Regenerable and reusable
Application
Swimming Pool Filters
Filter Material
Zeolite
Filter Type
Sand
Features
- Absorbs pool ammonia
- Reduces chlorine demand
- Eliminates chloramine irritation
- Removes unpleasant pool odors
- Captures heavy metals
- Regenerable and reusable
- Long-term economy
- Designed for pool filters
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise Pratley Clinobrite for delivering superior water clarity, often calling the results crystal clear. The core theme is exceptional filtration performance, validating its premium status over standard sand. Users value the product's ability to trap finer particles and heavy metals efficiently. A significant benefit noted is the reduced need for backwashing, which conserves water and lowers long-term operational costs. While the initial price is higher, consumers view the enhanced performance, extended lifespan, and lower chemical needs as justifying the investment. Despite minor handling concerns during setup, satisfaction with the resulting pristine water quality drives strong loyalty and recommendations.
Know before you buy
Unlike standard silica sand, which acts only as a mechanical filter, Clinobrite is a natural zeolite mineral. Its cationic properties allow it to actively absorb ammonia and heavy metals from the water, providing a chemical filtration layer that sand cannot offer.
Yes. By absorbing ammonia, Clinobrite prevents the formation of chloramines, which are the primary cause of that sharp 'chlorine' smell and eye irritation. This leads to a more pleasant swimming experience and reduces the amount of chlorine you need to add.
Clinobrite can be regenerated by backwashing the filter with a salt solution. This process releases the captured ammonia and heavy metals, allowing the zeolite to regain its absorption capacity for continued use.
Yes, Clinobrite is designed as a direct replacement for standard filter sand. You can simply swap out your current media for the 25kg bags of Clinobrite during your next scheduled filter maintenance.
Because Clinobrite is regenerable, it lasts significantly longer than traditional sand. With proper backwashing and occasional regeneration, you can expect a much longer service life before the medium eventually needs to be fully replaced.
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