Simple Water Makers: Efficient Desalination Systems
As the name implies, the desalination system plumbing is “simplified.” It has fewer high-pressure stainless fittings and high-pressure hoses. This helps to explain the cost savings.
This Simple Water Maker is the exact desalination device configuration that Rich, the owner of Cruise RO Water and Power, has been cruising with for over 7 years.
Advantages of SeaMaker Simple Water Maker
Cost
- It lowers the cost of our standard desalination systems by doing away with the remote panel. It mounts the necessary water maker controls right on the end of the RO Pressure Vessel.
- Our simple desalination systems allow for large-scale water treatment at a lower cost. It ensures you never have a clean water shortage in your boat, yacht, or cruiser.
- However, Simple Water Maker models ARE NOT lower-quality versions of our standard desalination devices.
- The cost savings DO NOT come from using lower-quality components. Removing the industry-leading customer service or warranty, and we don’t compromise on using top-quality parts.
Simplicity
- Installing these desalination plants is more effortless. It doesn’t have the extra low and high-pressure lines running to and from the remote panel.
- You don’t have to find a place to mount the remote panel or cut another hole in your boat (always a plus).
- And, of course, you get to save $395 for beer and tacos south of the border.
Simple Water Makers Models
All reverse osmosis system models can be made into simple versions.
Model | Fresh Water Prod. GPH/GPD | High Pressure Pump Amps 115VAC/220VAC | Boost Pump Amps 12VDC, 24VDC or 48VDC | Price |
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SM20S | 20/480 | 9.3/4.8 | 8.2 | $4150 |
SM20S-50Hz | 20/480 | 17/9.0 | 8.2 | $4350 |
SM30S | 30/720 | 9.3/4.8 | 8.2 | $5050 |
SM30S-50Hz | 30/720 | 17/9.0 | 8.2 | $5250 |
SM40S | 40/720 | 9.3/4.8 | 8.2 | $5400 |
SM50S | 50/720 | 9.3/4.8 | 8.2 | $6200 |
SM60S | 60/720 | 9.3/4.8 | 8.2 | $7100 |
Challenges With the Simple Water Makers
- You will need to access it every time you start and stop the desalination device.
- We mount the system controls on the end of the RO Pressure Vessel.
- Also, you’ll need to stop the water maker to adjust the desalination system pressure.
- It may save your marriage and cruise if you plan to bury the RO Pressure Vessel in an inaccessible area.
- This also includes spots such as under the salon seat. This is where the admiral will kill you for tearing you apart each time you need to access her showers.
- If you had a spot to mount the RO Pressure Vessel that would allow easy access to the water maker controls, you could have made it past the compromise one.
- This means giving up the ability to glance at your desalination device panel. Also, to see how many gallons of fresh, clean water per minute you are producing.
- This is because you won’t have a flow meter (or at least the one we supply on the remote panel).
- Not having a flow meter kills the deal for a lot of the “techy-monitor-guys.”
- Especially those who love to watch the flow meter float bounce at 35 GPH on their 30 GPH water maker and feel like they got a bonus of 5 GPH.
- However, for the captains who can happily use a 5-gallon bucket and stopwatch to calculate their drinking water production, not having the panel-mounted flow meter is livable.
- We still include the nonblocking 3-way valve that routes the product water to either your sample location or your ship’s tank in the SeaMaker Simple Water Maker.
- However, you will not have the on/off boost pump and high-pressure pump switches.
- Since you will need to supply breakers for these two pumps, even with the remote panel, you can just use your breakers to turn the two pumps on and off.
Why Choose Cruise RO Water and Power?
Experience
Experienced cruisers and industrial manufacturers craft our commercial watermakers. Our firsthand knowledge ensures the finest onboard solutions for your water production needs.
Quality
At Cruise RO Water and Power, we are committed to excellence. Offering only products we believe in, our quality assurance ensures reliability and peace of mind for every voyage.
Affordability
Discover affordability without compromise at Cruise RO Water and Power. Our watermakers, crafted with no proprietary parts, deliver high quality at a price that won’t break the bank.
Adaptability
Experience the power of customization with Cruise RO Water and Power. Our adaptable solutions mean watermakers crafted uniquely for your boat, cruiser, yacht, or any boat you own.
FAQs About Boat Water Makers
How Does Reverse Osmosis Work?
Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process that filters out impurities and contaminants from seawater, making it safe for consumption. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
- Prefiltration: Removes larger impurities to protect the semipermeable membrane.
- High-Pressure Pump: Forces finely filtered seawater through the membrane at up to 1000 psi pressure.
- Semipermeable Membrane: Allows only water molecules to pass, leaving concentrated brine.
- Post-Filtration: Eliminates remaining contaminants for top water quality.
- Storage and Distribution: Freshwater is stored and distributed throughout the vessel.
Reverse osmosis technology ensures access to safe and clean drinking water during marine journeys.
What Does a Reverse Osmosis System for Boats Do?
By definition, a water maker is a device used to obtain drinking water from seawater. The process to remove salt from water is called reverse osmosis. Water makers remove salt and other contaminants from seawater and brackish water. As a result, they produce a continuous desalinated seawater supply that is safe to drink.
Not only do reverse osmosis systems solve the dilemma of making saltwater freshwater, but they are very convenient. These devices can be quite valuable to have on board because they reduce the need for large water tanks for a long passage.
How Long Does it Take to Make Fresh Water?
Reverse osmosis is a process used to remove dissolved minerals and impurities from water from a salinated water source. It uses pressure to force water molecules through a semipermeable membrane. Desalination plants often use this process to remove salt and impurities from seawater, turning it into fresh drinking water.
The time it takes to purify salt water to drink depends on the water maker. Some water makers can create fresh water in a few hours, while others may take more time.
The size, capacity, and other features added to the water maker also affect production time.
Is Reverse Osmosis Water Good For You?
RO water isn’t merely safe—it’s beneficial in several ways:
- Filtered Contaminants: Reverse osmosis is one of the most comprehensive water filtration methods. It removes lead, asbestos, and 82 other pollutants, including bacteria, viruses, nitrates, sulfates, fluoride, and arsenic. The small membranes in RO filters can even remove dissolved chemicals and minerals from the water, reducing it to its most basic molecules.
- Better for the Environment and Safer than Bottled Water: RO is a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative if you frequently rely on disposable plastic water bottles. It could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually.
Can You Drink Reverse Osmosis Water Everyday?
Reverse osmosis water, or RO water, is purified drinking water that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived health benefits.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that eliminates many contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals. This makes RO water safe for human consumption, especially for those concerned about the health risks impurities pose in regular tap water. However, it is important to note that RO removes healthy minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which can affect water’s taste and health benefits.
Does Reverse Osmosis Waste Water?
Yes, RO does generate wastewater, and the amount depends on factors such as water pressure and the condition of the RO filter. A system operating below 35-40 PSI or with a worn-out valve tends to be less efficient, resulting in increased water wastage.
However, recent advancements in membrane technology have produced more efficient RO systems, with some achieving a 1:1 ratio of permeate to concentrate production. This signifies that only one gallon of reject water is produced for each gallon of treated water.
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