Keep Your Irrigation Running Clean.

Landscape & Turf Applications

The most common cause of drip emitter failure in landscape irrigation is inadequate filtration, especially when the water source contains algae, organic debris, or elevated particulate levels typical of recycled and surface water. AlphaDisc™ disc filtration for landscape and turf drip irrigation is used across every segment.

Landscape & Turf

Residential drip systems and home gardens
Multi-family and HOA community irrigation
Commercial landscapes and corporate campuses
Institutional parks and greenways
Sports fields and athletic complexes
Golf courses (fairways, roughs, and surrounds)
Large landscape installations and medians

Water Source Types

Surface water (reservoirs, canals, ponds) containing algae and organic matter
Well water with light sand (<3 ppm)
Municipal recycled / non-potable water
Industrial recycled water
Systems with or without electricity (gravity-fed)

Product Features & Benefits

Stop Clogged Emitters at the Source

AlphaDisc™'s stacked disc design provides depth filtration through every layer of the element catching particles, algae, and organic debris before they enter your drip lines. Screen filters only stop material at a single surface. Disc filtration stops it throughout the full disc depth.

Automatic Backflush

The industry's highest dirt-holding capacity combined with automatic backflush reducing service calls. Low head loss means fewer backflush cycles under normal operating conditions.

Easily scale as needed

The modular spine platform lets you start with a Single and expand to Dual, Trio, or Alphapollo as project phases are built out.

Why use an AlphaDisc™?

Unlike screen filters that clog quickly under organic load and require manual cleaning, AlphaDisc™ uses a stacked polypropylene disc element that provides depth filtration throughout the entire disc, capturing more debris per cycle with a self-cleaning automatic backflush that never interrupts your irrigation schedule.

From a 3-inch single-unit filter for a residential landscape drip system to a 12-inch Alphapollo configuration for a golf course mainline, every AlphaDisc™ unit shares the same modular spine platform, letting you start small and expand by adding spines as your project grows, without replacing the filter body. AlphaDisc™ is fully compatible with recycled and reclaimed water, surface water from ponds and reservoirs, and well water with light san, the water quality challenges that are most common in commercial landscape and municipal irrigation.

Specifications

Maximum Flow Rate	40 GPM per spine, up to very high flow rates with multi-spine configurations
Minimum Flow for Backflush	Short spines: 31 GPM @ 22 PSI per spine Long (XL) spines: 57 GPM @ 22 PSI per spine
Maximum Operating Pressure	145 PSI
Minimum Pressure for Backflush	22 PSI
Inlet / Outlet Diameter	Single: 3" Single XL: 3" or 4" Dual XL: 6" Trio XL: 8" Alphapollo: 10" or 12"
Flush Port	3" Grooved or Flange
Minimum Allowable pH	5
Maximum Allowable Temperature	158°F (70°C)
Smart Controller Rating	IP65 (outdoor / weatherproof)
Installation Orientation	Vertical (reduces footprint vs. horizontal filters)

Flow rates shown are per spine. Multi-spine configurations (Dual XL, Trio XL, Alphapollo) multiply capacity linearly. Contact your Netafim landscape dealer for system-specific sizing.

AlphaDisc™, ScreenGuard™, or SandStorm™ Which Filter Is Right for Your System?

Netafim offers all three filtration types because different water sources, system sizes, and maintenance situations call for different solutions. Use this guide to match the filter type to the job.

Consider this when…	AlphaDisc™ Disc Filter	ScreenGuard™ Screen Filter	SandStorm™ Media Filter
Best water source	Recycled water, surface water, ponds, canals, algae-heavy sources	Well water, groundwater, clean low-particulate sources	Surface water with iron, manganese, silt or heavy sediment load
How it filters	Depth filtration through every layer of the disc stack	Surface filtration through a stainless steel 316 screen element	Depth filtration through a sand media bed
Cleaning	Automatic self-cleaning backflush. No manual service.	Automatic self-cleaning backflush. App-monitored via Netafim SG App.	Automatic backwash. Periodic sand media management.
Footprint	Compact vertical install. Fits tight vaults.	Compact. Vertical, horizontal, or twin configurations.	Large tank (30" to 48"). Needs dedicated space or above-ground install.
System scale	3" single up to 12" Alphapollo. Add spines as flow needs grow.	2" to 10". Wide range of sizes to match flow rate.	130 to 350 GPM per vessel. Add vessels to scale.
Expandability	Add capacity without replacing the filter body	Replace or parallel units to increase flow	Add vessels via modular manifold design
Upfront cost	Moderate. Phase your investment as the project grows.	Moderate. Multiple size options to match budget and flow.	Higher. Best justified on large long-term installations.
Ideal for	HOA, commercial landscape, sports fields, golf courses, recycled or surface water sites	Drip and sprinkler systems on well water or clean potable sources	Agricultural SDI, open surface water with iron or manganese, large commercial systems

Not sure which filter is right for your system? Talk to a Netafim landscape dealer — they can spec the right filter type and size based on your water source, flow rate, and site conditions.

Available Configurations

AlphaDisc™ adapts to any landscape irrigation design — from a single small lateral on a residential property to a high-flow mainline for a commercial park or golf course. Choose your starting configuration and scale up as your project grows.

Configuration	Size	Notes
Single	3"	Inline / Online / Angle
Single XL	3" or 4"	Higher Flow
Dual XL	6"	Commercial Scale
Trio XL	8"	Large Projects
Alphapollo	10" or 12"	Golf / Municipal

The modular spine design allows additional capacity to be added at any time start with a Single and upgrade to Dual, Trio, or Alphapollo without replacing your existing installation.