{"product_id":"black-knight-1-x-genuine-vortex-brushes-260cm-x-10cm","title":"Black Knight 1 x Genuine Vortex Brushes 260cm x 10cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do I need Vortex Brushes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003eVortex chambers work well for settling heavy waste but struggle with lighter particles. You might notice that despite collecting a lot of waste at the bottom, subsequent chambers still get dirty. This is because fine particles don't settle in the vortex and are drawn into the next chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do they Work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003eBlack Knight brushes trap large particles with their close weave interlocking filaments. The filaments’ static charge grabs small particles flowing by, holding onto the waste until you do your routine cleaning. Over time, the brushes’ massive surface area becomes home to millions of beneficial nitrifying bacteria, purifying your water biologically.\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Vortex Filters - How Do They Work\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aquariumsuperstore.co.uk\/images\/vortex1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"212\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I use them:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003eSimply insert a vortex brush in the path of flowing water and you'll be amazed at the waste collected in a short time. You can strategically place a brush around the transfer port or build a barrier above the inlet and below the outlet. This allows heavy waste to drop to the bottom, forcing the remaining waste through the brushes. Coiling the brushes around the outlet ensures water passes through, creating a complete barrier for optimal waste collection and biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003eVortex brushes can be used in as many chambers as you need. Leave some room in the first chamber for settling, but subsequent chambers can be filled with these brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"How Do I Use Them\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aquariumsuperstore.co.uk\/images\/vortex2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"213\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I maintain the filter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cp\u003eCleaning frequency depends on the filter size, pond size, and system loading. With a lightly loaded system, cleaning every three weeks in warm months is enough, but heavily loaded systems may need twice-weekly cleaning. Brushes can be cleaned in situ by draining the chamber and rinsing with pond water, or taken out, cleaned, and replaced. Using chlorinated tap water reduces the brushes' biological effectiveness temporarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\r  \u003cul\u003e\r \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 260cm x 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003cli\u003eTraps particles with a close weave of interlocking filaments\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003cli\u003eFilaments have a static charge to trap fine particles\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003cli\u003eSupports beneficial nitrifying bacteria for biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003cli\u003eEasy to install and maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Black Knight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934566699347,"sku":"BLA10144","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/9324\/4755\/files\/p5kprw541fq_c3b7a137-8c1d-4137-bc2e-b6f13c2d37b8.jpg?v=1789332647","url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/black-knight-1-x-genuine-vortex-brushes-260cm-x-10cm","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}