MultiCyclone 16 Centrifugal Water Filter – Waterco Pre-Filter System

Boost Your Filtration Efficiency with the MultiCyclone 16

If you want cleaner and clearer pool water, consider the Waterco MultiCyclone 16 Centrifugal Water Filter. It requires less work and is a great upgrade. This award-winning pre-filtration device uses centrifugal force to remove up to 80% of dirt and debris. It does this before the dirt reaches your main filter. This process greatly reduces filter wear, backwashing, and water usage.

The MultiCyclone 16 works well year after year. It has no moving parts, no media to replace, and no internal parts to service. By handling most of the sediment, it keeps your main filter cleaner. This helps your system run better and lowers your maintenance costs.

---

How It Works: Centrifugal Pre-Filtration

Water enters the MultiCyclone unit and is channeled into 16 individual hydro-cyclones. The water moves in a spiral inside each chamber. Heavier particles are pushed outward by centrifugal force to the walls. Then, they spiral down into the chamber that collects sediment at the bottom. Meanwhile, the cleaner water continues upward through the center of each vortex and passes on to your primary filtration system.

This process ensures that most of the debris is captured before it ever stresses your main filter. The unit has a clear sediment chamber. This lets you see the buildup easily. When it’s time to clean, just open the purge valve. You can flush out the debris in seconds.

Because there are no moving parts or filter media, maintenance is minimal. There’s no need for scrubbing cartridges or replacing media — just periodic flushing.

---

Extend Filter Life, Save Water & Energy

By intercepting the majority of sediment upstream, MultiCyclone 16 significantly reduces how often your main filter needs cleaning or backwashing. For systems with cartridge filters, this means fewer rinses and replacements. For sand or glass filters, it means dramatically fewer backwash cycles — saving thousands of gallons of water annually.

Less maintenance means less downtime and lower utility bills. Your filtration system experiences less strain, helping maintain more consistent flow and better performance over time.

---

Durable, Reliable, and Easy to Install

Built from glass-filled reinforced thermoplastic, UV-resistant materials, and heavy-duty components, the MultiCyclone 16 is designed to last in outdoor pool environments. It’s rated for pressures up to 50 psi, making it compatible with most residential pool systems.

Installation is straightforward — connect via standard 2" unions between your pump and filter. It accommodates either vertical or horizontal orientation, making it versatile for new or retrofit systems. No motors, no electricity — it runs purely by flow. 

Cleaning is equally simple: open the purge valve while the pump is running, flush out the collected sediment (usually a few gallons), then close the valve and continue normal filtration. 

---

Ideal Use Cases & Compatibility

• Residential and commercial pools with cartridge, sand, or glass media filters

• Systems seeking to reduce backwash frequency and water waste

• Pools with high sediment load (e.g. from windblown dust, dirt, or landscaping)

• Retrofit installations for existing systems or as part of new builds

• Usage in saltwater and chlorine systems alike

It’s rated for flows up to approximately 79 GPM (300 LPM). 

---

🔗 Download the Official Brochure

For full technical specifications, installation diagrams, plumbing advice, and warranty information, you can access the official Waterco MultiCyclone 16 brochure here:

Download the MultiCyclone 16 Brochure (PDF) 

---

Key Features

• 16 Hydro-Cyclone Chambers — Efficient debris separation

• No Moving Parts / No Media — Low maintenance, high reliability

• Water Savings — Reduces backwash frequency

• Visual Sediment Chamber — Easy to inspect

• Quick Purge Valve — Flush collected debris in seconds

• Corrosion & UV Resistant Housing — Built for outdoor durability

• Wide Compatibility — Works with most pool filter types

• Flexible Orientation — Install vertically or horizontally

• High Pressure Rating — Up to 50 psi

---

Product Specifications

---

Who It’s For

• Pool owners wanting lower maintenance and water savings

• Professionals upgrading client systems to improve efficiency

• Systems exposed to high dust or sediment loads

• Pools seeking environmentally sustainable filtration solutions

• Anyone looking to extend filter longevity and reduce downtime

---

Why Choose the MultiCyclone 16?

The MultiCyclone 16 solves one of the most common pain points in pool maintenance — filter overload and frequent cleaning. By capturing the majority of debris early, it helps the rest of your filtration system stay clean, efficient, and long-lasting.

Many users report significantly fewer filter cleanings, reduced water usage, and better energy efficiency. It’s a smart, future-proof investment for serious pool maintenance.

Pair it with your main filter, and you’ll see longer intervals between cleanings, lower utility bills, and overall system reliability.

---

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this unit replace my main filter?
A: No — it works as a pre-filter. Your main filter still does the fine polishing. MultiCyclone just removes the bulk of debris first.

Q: How often must I purge the sediment chamber?
A: When you see visible buildup, typically monthly or less, depending on how dirty your water is. The clear chamber makes it easy to know when. 

Q: Do I need power or electrical connection for this?
A: Not at all. It operates purely by water flow generated by your pump — no electricity needed.

Q: Can I use this with saltwater pools?
A: Yes. It’s fully compatible with both salt and chlorinated systems.

Q: Is installation complex?
A: Not really. It requires basic plumbing between pump and filter, with 2" unions. No extra components or controls required.

Q: What happens if the chamber gets full while the pump is off?
A: You can flush debris manually through the purge valve with pump off or on. It’s designed to maintain ease of maintenance even during downtime.

Q: How long does one unit last?
A: With proper use, it can easily last a decade or more. There are no moving parts to wear out, and the materials are UV- and corrosion-resistant.