Dr.Dryden's
Activate
ACTIVATED FILTER MEDIA FOR POOLS
MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED GLASS
WHY DR. DRYDEN’S ACTIVATE
CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATER
Superior filtration for exceptional water clarity.
SAFER, HEALTHIER SWIMMING
Resists biofouling, helping reduce pathogen risks and chlorine smells.
LOWER COSTS
Less water, fewer chemicals and reduced maintenance..
PERFORMANCE YOU CAN TRUST
Lasts significantly longer than sand with proper backwashing.
STILL USING SAND?
Your filter could be the source of your problems.
In conventional sand filters, organic matter and biofilm accumulate, creating ideal conditions for bacterial growth. As biofilm develops, sand grains stick together, forming clumps and channels, allowing contaminants to pass through without being properly filtered.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF BIOFILM:
- Declining and inconsistent filtration performance
- Poorer water quality
- Unpleasant chlorine smells and irritation
- Increasing chemical consumption
SWITCH TO ACTIVATE
Cleaner, safer water. Fewer chemicals. Lasting performance.
Activate’s unique activated surface resists bacterial growth and biofouling, keeping the filter bed clean and delivering consistently superior filtration.
- Cleaner, crystal-clear water from day one
- No bacteria build-up or release
- Fewer chemicals
- Stable performance
Use up to 50%
less water!
SAVE WATER AND MONEY
Thanks to exceptional backwashing.
Dr. Dryden’s Activate combines specially engineered grain size and shape with a unique activated surface that resists biofouling. This allows the filter bed to expand freely during backwashing, releasing trapped contaminants quickly and efficiently, even at lower backwash rates.
Activate uses up to 50% less backwash water than conventional filter media, saving thousands of litres every year while maintaining consistent filtration performance.
QUICK & EASY UPGRADE.
Immediate Results!
- Works with your existing filter
- No new system needed
- No complexity
- A direct replacement for sand
SUSTAINABILITY BUILT INTO EVERY GRAIN
Good for your pool. Good for the planet.
Dr. Dryden’s Activate is made from locally sourced, 100% recycled glass in our solar-powered facilities in Switzerland and Scotland. Our circular manufacturing process combines exceptional filtration performance with environmental responsibility.
- 100% recycled glass, locally sourced
- Solar-powered production
- Harvested rainwater used in manufacturing
- Manufacturing by-products recycled or reused
- Fully recyclable at end of life
Dr. Dryden’s Activate combines sustainable manufacturing, superior filtration, efficient backwashing and exceptional durability, making it the greenest choice for pool filtration while reducing water and chemical consumption, maintenance and operating costs.
ABOUT DR. DRYDEN
Dr. Howard Dryden is a marine biologist, founder of Dryden Aqua and internationally recognised water-treatment expert. Combining biology, chemistry and technology, he has pioneered innovative filtration solutions for swimming pools, aquaria and aquatic systems worldwide, with a mission to deliver cleaner, safer water while protecting the environment.