Atlantic BF1600 Oasis Filter Review

The Atlantic BF1600 is an outstanding filter that provides a number of benefits. It is one of the latest products from the Oasis Series and offers a level of performance which is considered contractor grade. The good news is that it has been miniaturized so that it can be applied to smaller projects.

Features

Aside from the fact that the Atlantic BF1600 can be used with smaller ponds or water gardens, it also combines a waterfall spillway and biological filter within a single unit. The support bar and top grate are reinforced, which means rocks can be put on top to serve as a form of camouflage. Unlike other products, which come with one filter mat, the Atlantic BF1600 comes with two. The bulkhead is a heavy duty FIPT that is 1.5” in size. This product is constructed with materials that are long lasting and durable, which makes it worth every penny. It uses a top rolled rim, which gives clean lines and exceptional strength.

Usage

It is simple to attach the line onto its filer when needed since it comes with a line connection flange that is one piece. The molded inserts and lip are solid, which means that the seal which exists between the unit and liner will always be water tight. To get the most out of the Atlantic BF1600, it is important not to use the unit as a finished spillway for waterfalls. Rather, to get the most authentic result, it is better to construct a pool using rocks or other natural objects, which can then be filled up with a waterfall filter. By doing this the filter can be concealed beneath the rocks in your landscaping, allowing for a natural spillway to be built from rock which can then transfer the water back to your pond.

Which Pump Size Is Best For The Atlantic BF1600?

This waterfall filter works great with a flow pump rate that ranges from 1000 gallons to 3000 gallons each hour. Anything above 3000 GPH is not recommended as your filter won’t be capable of handling the flow that the pump provides. For those that demand more, Atlantic makes filters in larger sizes.

The best type of pump is a submersible one, preferably a model that can produce a 2600 GPH flow rate at about five’ a head. Those that desire less flow should choose a direct drive style pump, since the flow rate can be readily reduced through the installation of ball valves. Another advantage of using direct drive pumps is that when you close a ball valve, the pump will move less water while requiring minimal electricity. A lot of people like magnetic pumps, but their flow will be decreased although the electrical usage will remain constant. The best magnetic models are those capable of pumping 1500 GPH for five’ a head. To determine the amount of head pressure that is present in the pumping system, you will need to calculate it.