Fitrol 160 Septic Protector

The only filter available that can effectively prevent washing machine lint from plugging up your septic system. A typical household washing machine produces enough lint each year to carpet your living room floor! Filters over 99% of lint particles, compared to cheap lint screens and nylon socks that collect less than 5% and offer no real protection.
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The two year warranty is available for products, provided they are not used for commercial applications.
All of our products use minimal energy compared to other larger products on the market - saving you money on electricity that can be better spent elsewhere.
Use our products on the go or in tight places. Perfect for RVs, college dorms, or small apartments.

Washing machines are a leading cause of septic system failures. A typical family washing machine produces enough lint every year to carpet a living room floor! Lint screens and nylon socks trap less than 5% of these particles. These small, light particles don't settle in the septic tank. Instead, they in suspension and are flushed out to the drain field, where they plug up the pores of the soil bed. To compound the problem, much of our clothing is now made of non-biodegradable, synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon. Once these synthetic materials enter the drain field, there is no way to remove them. The Septic Protector is the only product which can eliminate this problem and has been featured on CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX and in Mother Earth News, Family Handyman and numerous other publications.

Notice: The Filtrol 160™ is 7" and projects about 7 1/2" from the wall. From the top fitting to the bottom it is about 13" but you should allow a little more space above the unit to remove the top and clean the filter. Please make sure you have enough space before ordering.

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Can you please tell me if the Micron 160 Filter system (drain hose) is required to be at a height ABOVE the wallbox pipe for gravitational draining or will the water be pumped upward if mounted BELOW wallbox pipe?

Yes. It is a gravity filter, so the filter must be above the discharge point. in other words, you need to hang the filter housing so the bottom is above the wallbox a few inches so the hose comes out of the bottom and continues down into the wallbox/standpipe/laundry tub.

How big is the unit? How much room do I need to install it?

The Filtrol 160 is 7" and projects about 7 1/2" from the wall. From the top fitting to the bottom it is about 13" but you should allow at least 6 inches above the unit to remove the top and clean the filter. You will not want to install the Filtrol 160™ under a low hanging cabinet. This could interfere with the removal of the filter for cleaning. If possible, the top of the Filtrol 160™ should not exceed 60 inches. Discharge hose can be routed to a standpipe, wallbox or laundry tub. If low-hanging laundry cabinets are a problem, in some cases you can hang it on the side wall. It comes with 6 extra feet of hose which can be very helpful in such cases.

What happens if the filter gets clogged? Can the thing overflow and have water all over the place?"

The filter has internal bypass holes. If the filter clogs, water will bypass the filter, staying inside the canister. Of course, it won't filter the water in this case.

How often do I have to clean the filter? How much do replacement filters cost, and how long do they last?

In most cases, you would clean the filter every 1-3 weeks, by emptying it out over a garbage container. The replacement filters cost $12.95 and normally last 1-3 years. Most people will order a second filter to save on shipping charges.

What is the filter capacity in gallons per minute?

The unit can filter 20+ gallons per minute. Most washing machines discharge 11-15 gallons per minute.

How long does it take to install? Is it difficult to install?

It only takes about 10-15 minutes to install. It is not difficult to install, we get very few requests for help installing it from customers. However we are happy to help if you do have questions.