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Simply put: "Makes water out of thin air!"
Ideal for the home and/or office, the SOHO (Small Home and Office) will generate up to 32 Litres of pure drinking water every 24 hours. Simply plug the unit into any electrical outlet (110v or 220v), and in a matter of hours the unit will generate water out of thin air!
- Needs NO water source.
- Makes water from the air.
- Generates up to 32 litres a day.
- Low power consumption and maintenance costs.
- Filters only need replacing after 1 - 2 years.
- Contains no harmful chemicals such as Chlorine and others found in tap water.
- Can be powered by solar energy and generators.
- Has 7 filters which include an Air Filter, Ultra-Viloet (UV) Filters, Mineral Filter, Sediment Removal Filters, Odour and Taste Removal Filters and a Carbon Block Filter.
How does it work?
The unit uses refrigeration/condensation techniques to remove the water vapour (humidity) from the air we breathe. The water drops fall into a holding tank (with a UV light), when this tank is full the water is then pumped through the mineral, sediment removal, odour & taste removal filters and a carbon block filter to ensure that 100% pure clean drinking water ends up in the 18 litre storage tank which contains another UV light.
How much electricity does it use?
The unit's power consumption can be compared with that of approximately 4 light bulbs (around 2Amps)
What if there is no humidity?
There is always humidity in the air, however the unit will only function if the humidity level is above 35% therefore in such areas as deserts or extremely hot climates where the humidity levels are bellow 35% during the day, the unit will not produce water, however at night time (due to the dew point factor) the unit will produce water.
What is the lifespan of the unit?
If the unit is taken care of and maintained properly estimated lifespan is 10+ years.
What happends when the tanks are full?
When the storage and holding tanks are full, the unit goes into a standby mode, where the fans and condensation process is halted and power consumption is minimal, if the cooling function is enabled, the unit will continue to chill the water automatically. If the unit is turned off for a period of time, it can simply be turned back on and a refluxing process will make sure the water is fresh before it will allow you to dispense the water.
How often do the filters need to be replaced?
The filters typically last over a year, but may need replacing sooner depending on your climate and quality of the air.
Above image is an example of the humidity extraction process, courtesy of Wikipedia.
Watermaker SOHO IV Spec Sheet.
More info how atmospheric water generators work on Wikipedia.
All units are tested for 48 hours before they will be dispatched to our courier.
