Desalinator

 Hi all....I've just purchased a new boat and want to install a desalination unit on it. I've done my research but would be interested in what subscribers to this site have to say. Trying to work out which unit to go for and what capacity i should get. I've seen ranges from 70 - 240 L/hour. Main use for boat is visiting Rotto for a few day (a week at most). Any suggestions / feedback welcome. Cheers 


pelagicyachts's picture

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Hi Roo i have a HRO

Thu, 2013-10-17 07:43

Hi Roo
i have a HRO watermaker - circa 100l/hr - great unit but u have to use them - if they sit the seals/membranes seem to fail - i flick mine on everytime i go our for about 30min at least -means i go through a few more filters each year but the filters are cheap compared to repairs
mine is 240 volt but i believe you can get 12/24v models now

cheers

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For that use i couldnt be

Thu, 2013-10-17 10:54

For that use i couldnt be bothered.

Flushing membranes etc is a pain in the ass for couple of days use.

 

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Gday mate Richard from

Thu, 2013-10-17 13:31

Gday mate

Richard from RO solutions would be the place to start looking

he has second hand ones as well - I upgraded

1 x wife & 2 friends gets rid of 1000L of water very very quickly

"apparently" its perfectly normal to shower for 40 minutes..

i just wish she was dirty enough to justify it

give him a call on 0407472606

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Date Joined: 14/10/13

 Thanks guys...appreciate the

Thu, 2013-10-17 20:39

 Thanks guys...appreciate the feedback. Cheers Roo