Pond Filter

OASE BioPress 10000

Model: BioPress 10000

A pressurised OASE BioPress 10000 pond filter with integrated UVC clarifier (UVC lamp 11 W, UVC electrical consumption 14 W) suitable for ponds up to 10,000 L (fish: 5,000 L; koi: 2,500 L).

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About OASE BioPress 10000

The OASE BioPress 10000 is a pressurised pond filter with an integrated UVC clarifier supplied by the manufacturer as SKU 47603. The product is supplied with filter media (two blue filter foams, two black filter foams and 30 bio‑surface elements that the manufacturer states can move freely in the flow). The unit includes a UVC lamp and associated electrical consumption figures shown on the manufacturer page: UVC lamp power (UVC output) listed as 11 W and UVC electrical consumption listed as 14 W. The filter is intended for use on 230 V / 50 Hz supplies and has a stated maximum operating pressure of 0.20 bar. Physical details shown by the manufacturer include overall dimensions Ø × H = 350 × 570 mm, a net weight of 5.15 kg, and inlet/outlet connection options of 19 / 25 / 32 / 38 mm. A pollutant level indicator is fitted to help identify when cleaning is needed. The manufacturer states suitability for ponds up to 10.0 m³ (10,000 L), ponds with fish up to 5.0 m³ (5,000 L) and koi ponds up to 2.5 m³ (2,500 L). The OASE product page for this exact SKU does not give a maximum flow rate (L/h) or maximum head (m) for the standalone filter, and additional installation or performance figures are not provided on that page for this specific model.

Best for

Pressurised pond filtration with integrated UVC clarification for ponds up to 10,000 L; fish ponds up to 5,000 L; koi ponds up to 2,500 L (manufacturer-stated suitability).

Things to consider

The OASE product page for SKU 47603 does not list a maximum flow rate (L/h) or maximum head (m) for the standalone BioPress 10000 filter, so those fields are unknown. The manufacturer page lists both 'Power consumption UVC = 14 W' and 'UVC power = 11 W' for this model; both values are reported exactly as shown by OASE but the page does not explain the relationship between them.

Installation

Manufacturer-supplied inlet/outlet sizes: 19 / 25 / 32 / 38 mm. Requires 230 V / 50 Hz electrical supply. UVC power cable length stated as 3.00 m. Maximum operating pressure 0.20 bar. The manufacturer product page does not provide additional installation flow/head limits for the standalone SKU.

Maintenance

The unit includes a pollutant level indicator to signal when cleaning is required. Supplied filter media: two blue foams, two black foams and 30 bio-surface elements. The manufacturer page does not state specific maintenance intervals for this SKU; consult the product instruction manual for detailed maintenance procedures.

Safety

Rated for 230 V / 50 Hz operation. Maximum operating pressure is 0.20 bar. The manufacturer page does not show an IP/protection rating for this SKU on the cited product page.