Lakos Sand Separators
The use of a sand filter (separator) may save you money over time by possibly extending the life of your regular water filters, water heaters and other water-using appliances. They may also prevent sand from depositing in your plumbing lines. Lakos is a leader in the sand filtration industry.
Centrifugal-Action Sand Separators
- Ideally suited for small system applications, side-stream installations and individual equipment protection
- Removes sand, grit and other fine solids from source of process water/liquid systems, removing 98% of such particles 200 mesh (74 microns) and larger
- With heavier solids (metal chips, lead, etc.), expect even better results
- Unique centrifugal style of filtration is not only efficient, but also trouble-free, boasting these standard features: no moving parts to wear out, no screens, cartridges, cones or filter elements to clean or replace, no backflushing, no downtime requirements, low pressure loss, and available in two standard materials of construction (carbon steel or stainless steel)
- Available in flow range 3-290 gpm, maximum standard pressure rating 150 psi
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ILB Series - Carbon Steel Separators
3/4" NPT Male Purge
Order manual or automatic purge valve separately below
ILS Series - Stainless Steel Separators
3/4" NPT Male Purge
Order manual or automatic purge valve separately below
Drain Valves / Purge Systems
Manual Purge Valves and Kits

3/4" FIPS Brass Ball Valve

3/4" FIPS Stainless Steel Ball Valve

Lakos Visual Purge Kit
Automatic Purge Systems - Compact Motorized Ball Valve
For use with ILB & ILS sand separators
Purging separated solids from a sand separator is important. Automating that function is intelligent. The compact motorized ball valve makes it easy. Featuring integrated programming circuitry, this valve can be set to purge as often as every 15 minutes or as seldom as every 3-3/4 hours. Purge duration can be set anywhere from 12 to 90 seconds. Settings are fixed with a simple arrangement of switches located within the actuator housing.
- Eliminates the need for routine maintenance
- Minimizes water loss and concentrates solids for easy handling
- Bronze valve body with stainless steel ball
- Straight through ball valve, quick open-close actuator
- NEMA 4 watertight actuator housing, suitable for indoor-outdoor installation
- Cast aluminum actuator housing
- Single phase induction motor, 115 VAC, 1.8 AMP
- For use with ILB & ILS sand separators
- Maximum operating pressure: 150 psi
- Operating temperature range: 40-150°F (5-65°C)
- Suggested installation
NOTE: The manufacturer recommends a manual ball valve (not included) be used for isolation of the automatic purge valves if needed
We recommend this 3/4" Kitz brand ball valve = $10.80
Mounting Bracket Clamp Kits

Shown: MBCK-022 Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket features:
- Attaches to most surfaces that can support the weight (with water) of the desired sand separator
- Designed to mount your desired sand separator in the upright position
- Provides proper and professional support for the ILB & ILS series sand separators
- Available with both machine and lag bolts for you desired installation
- Constructed of high quality steel for superior durability
- Comes with 2 brackets per kit for added top and bottom support
- Suggested installation
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