Product Overview

The Waterco MultiCyclone 50 is a high-capacity centrifugal pre-filter designed to remove heavier sediment from pool water before it reaches the main sand, cartridge, or other filtration system. Using 16 hydrocyclones and centrifugal separation instead of conventional filter media, the MultiCyclone helps reduce the dirt load placed on the primary filter. Its clear sediment chamber makes buildup easy to monitor, while the purge valve allows accumulated debris to be flushed quickly with minimal water use.

Ideal For

• Residential swimming pool filtration systems

• Sand filters requiring less frequent backwashing

• Cartridge filters requiring reduced cleaning frequency

• Pools with recurring fine sediment or suspended heavy particles

• Equipment-pad upgrades designed to reduce main-filter maintenance

Key Features

• 16 individual hydrocyclones create centrifugal separation

• 2-inch quick-fit plumbing connections

• No filter media to clean or replace

• No internal moving parts required for filtration

• Clear polycarbonate sediment chamber allows visual inspection

• 1-inch sediment purge valve provides fast debris removal

• UV- and corrosion-resistant construction

• Designed to capture particles down to approximately 30 microns under suitable operating conditions

Benefits

The MultiCyclone is installed before the primary pool filter, allowing heavier sediment to be separated before it reaches the main filtration media. Waterco states that the system can remove up to approximately 80% of incoming dirt load under suitable conditions.

Reducing the amount of debris reaching a sand filter can decrease backwashing frequency, while cartridge-filter systems may require less frequent cartridge cleaning.

Cleaning the MultiCyclone does not require opening the vessel or replacing media. Sediment collects inside the transparent chamber and is discharged through the purge valve. Approximately four gallons of water may be sufficient for a typical purge.

Compatibility

The MultiCyclone 50 can be used ahead of compatible sand and cartridge filtration systems. It operates independently of the primary filter and should not be considered a replacement for the pool's main filtration system.

Waterco specifies a minimum flow of approximately 13.2 GPM and a maximum flow of approximately 132 GPM. Proper flow is necessary for effective centrifugal separation.

The system removes sediment heavier than water. Floating debris is not effectively separated through centrifugal filtration and should continue to be managed by the skimmer, pump basket, and primary filter.

Installation & Upgrade Context

The MultiCyclone is normally installed between the pool pump and primary filter. Correct orientation, adequate flow, accessible purge plumbing, and sufficient equipment-pad space should be confirmed before installation.

Professional pool-plumbing installation is recommended when modifying an existing circulation system.

Specifications

Customer Q&A

Does the MultiCyclone replace my pool filter?
No. It is a pre-filter designed to reduce the sediment reaching the main sand or cartridge filter.

Does it require replacement filter media?
No. The system uses centrifugal separation and has no filter media to replace.

How is accumulated debris removed?
Sediment collects in the clear chamber and is discharged through the purge valve.

Will it remove leaves and floating debris?
No. The MultiCyclone primarily separates sediment heavier than water.

Order the Correct Equipment with Confidence

Choose the Waterco MultiCyclone 50 when your pool needs additional pre-filtration before the primary filter. Confirm your 2-inch plumbing, system flow rate, available equipment-pad space, and installation configuration before ordering to ensure the 200370 is properly matched to your circulation system.