This manual provides detailed information about the Geotech Filter Bucket, including its function, principle, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and specifications
The Geotech Filter Bucket is a passive hydrocarbon-water separator that floats independently and features a visual alarm to indicate when the bucket is full. The system utilizes a floating cartridge with a specially treated oleophilic/hydrophobic mesh to recover product and store it in an integral 2-liter reserve. A standard 100-mesh intake screen is included, with a 60-mesh option available for higher viscosity fluids.
The document covers the complete lifecycle of the device, including deployment in collectors or tanks, operational principles based on gravity flow, and specific maintenance procedures. It details how to clean the intake mesh using WD40 or kerosene and condition it with diesel before redeployment. Troubleshooting guides are provided for issues such as clogged screens, damaged hoses, or water passing through the cartridge due to surfactants or biological growth. This manual is written in Spanish.
| Height | 16" (41 cm) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10" (25 cm) |
| Weight | 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Capacity | .53 gallons (2 liters) |
| Body Material | Polyethylene |
| Hose Material | Polyethylene |
| Check Valve Material | PTFE |
| Standard Intake Mesh | 100 mesh |
Gently clean the mesh with WD40 or kerosene using a soft brush to remove emulsified product and biological growth.
The mesh must be conditioned with diesel or a similar hydrocarbon before initial deployment and after every cleaning.
The mesh may eventually pass water, causing the bucket to sink, so a rope should be attached to the handle as a precaution.