{"product_id":"dryden-aqua-afm-ng-media-filtrant-piscine","title":"Dryden Aqua AFM® NG – Activated filter media for sand filters","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove your pool’s filtration performance with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDryden Aqua AFM® NG (Activated Filter Media – New Generation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an activated filter medium designed to replace sand in a compatible sand filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from selected glass and subjected to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-step activation process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, AFM® NG has a specially designed surface to improve particle capture and resist biofouling. It therefore provides a durable solution for owners who want to improve water clarity and optimize their filtration system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine filtration down to 1 micron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFM® ng Grade 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Dryden Aqua reports a filtration efficiency of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95% of particles larger than 1 micron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without coagulation or flocculation. For comparison, the manufacturer reports 95% filtration above 20 microns for high-quality silica sand under the same test conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fine filtration helps retain more small particles and organic matter that may affect water clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiofouling-resistant surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional filter media, which can promote biofilm buildup over time, AFM®’s activated surface is designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresist biofouling and not promote bacterial growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis property also helps limit media agglomeration and the formation of preferential channels in the filter bed, helping maintain more uniform filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFM® NG: a surface optimized for organic matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFM® NG has a hydrophobic, non-polar surface that promotes the adsorption of organic matter. Dryden Aqua specifically reports improved capture of oils, hydrocarbons, and microplastics compared with conventional media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy removing more contaminants before they react with the disinfectant, more effective filtration can also help reduce chemical demand and the formation of certain disinfection by-products. Actual savings vary depending on the overall treatment system, pool usage, and water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand replacement: approximately 15% less weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFM® has a lower bulk density than sand. Dryden Aqua generally recommends using approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethan the amount of sand specified for the filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15% less AFM® by weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended calculation is simple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand weight × 0.85 = approximate required AFM® weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For example, a filter designed for 300 lb of sand requires approximately 255 lb of AFM®; for its mini bags, Dryden Aqua indicates 10 bags totaling approximately 250 lb in this example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to confirm the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequired AFM® grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the filter configuration, and the required quantity before replacing the existing media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dryden Aqua\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFM® NG – Activated Filter Media New Generation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Activated filter media\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pool water filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand replacement in a compatible filter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFM® ng Grade 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95% of particles larger than 1 micron filtered\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hydrophobic and resistant to biofouling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glass selected with a three-step activation process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 85% of the sand weight specified for the filter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filtration characteristics and available grades are published by Dryden Aqua and may vary depending on the grade selected and the conditions of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimize your pool’s filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDryden Aqua AFM® NG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sand replacement solution that improves filtration fineness and maintains more stable performance in a compatible filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to its activated surface, which resists biofouling, it helps maintain clearer water while optimizing the filtration system’s operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiscine Hippocampe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequired quantity (25 lb bags)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e175 lb filter: 6 bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e225 lb filter: 7 bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 lb filter: 8 bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 lb filter: 10 bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e350 lb filter: 11 bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e600 lb filter: 19 bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose AFM® NG at Piscine Hippocampe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Piscine Hippocampe, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eDryden Aqua AFM® NG\u003c\/strong\u003e for owners who want to significantly improve their filtration quality. More effective than traditional sand, it delivers clearer, healthier, and more stable water while reducing maintenance and chemical consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strategic choice to optimize your filtration system and maximize your pool’s performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dazzle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40090621182092,"sku":"DAZAQD10040","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/1846\/9516\/products\/AFMbagweb2.png?v=1645027238","url":"https:\/\/boutique.piscinehippocampe.ca\/en\/products\/dryden-aqua-afm-ng-media-filtrant-piscine","provider":"Piscine Hippocampe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}