Post on 12-Oct-2020
Onsite Wastewater Treatment system / Package plant
WHAT IS BUBBLER ?
Bubbler is a waterborne sanitation system, designed for
the onsite treatment of effluent. This means site that
sewage can be treated on site without the need for a
connection to the municipal grid.
THE BUBBLER PROCESS
Household grey water and sewage are deposited into the
DIGESTER tank.
In the Digester tank the sewage is processed through
anaerobic as well as aerobic digestion coupled with
aeration through the SEPTIC BOSS system.
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
When the toilet is flushed the sewage is transported to a primary
tank (Digester Tank) where it is digested through the Bubbler’s
patented system.( The Bubbler also enjoys, and actually needs, the
effluent from washbasins, bathtubs and showers).
The Bubbler uses naturally occurring micro organisms and
enzymes contained in the
BUBBLER BACTERIA BLEND, which are added as a
biological additive to facilitate the digestion. There-after
the semi purified water flows into a secondary tank
(Ducting Filter) where the pathogens and remaining solids
are removed, once again through another Bubbler
patented system. The result is water that is suitable for re-
use in the cistern, or for the cultivation of crops.
WHERE CAN IT BE USED ?
Bubbler is ideal for settlements where there are no municipal infrastructure, or
where it would be more cost effective to install the Bubbler in stead of creating a
traditional municipal sewerage system. The Bubbler is especially suitable for rural
areas, or new urban developments where the existing infrastructure does not have
the capacity to accommodate the expansion. Bubbler is also the ideal replacement
for existing septic tanks.
HOW SAFE IS IT ?
The final effluent from the Bubbler system
complies with the South African National
standard for Landfill water. This means that the
water is suitable for the irrigation of crops, or reuse
in the toilet cisterns, since harmful
pathogens and solids have been reduced to a
scientifically acceptable standard.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING THE BUBBLER?
The use of the Bubbler disposes with the need for expensive sewage disposal
systems. The sewage is processed on site, and the water is available for
immediate re-use. Recycling is of major importance in water-scarce countries.
The Bubbler is a system with no smells, it is easy to clean and it minimises the
risk of the spread of sanitation-related diseases by facilitating the appropriate
control of disease carrying flies and pests. It furthermore enables safe and
appropriate treatment and/or removal of human waste and wastewater in an
environmentally sound manner. The Bubbler does not need messy and
unhygienic cleanouts like other existing sewerage systems such as dry latrines
or existing septic tanks. The Bubbler leaves no solid residue that have to be
disposed of on a regular basis, and it is expected that the Bubbler will only need to
be pumped out once in every 10 years. The Bubbler will also alleviate the
institutional burden and cost of the provision of bulk sewage treatment systems
associated
with traditional sewerage plants.
MAINTANACE
The Bubbler is an easily constructed, low maintenance,
and low cost, system. It has a bacteria inoculator that has
to be replaced once every 3 months, and 1 chlorine pill
that needs replacement approximately every 4 weeks,
depending on use. The Bubbler’s components are made
from PVC and Polyethylene plastics that are virtually
indestructible, and itis expected that under normal
circumstances it will never need to be replaced.
* Please see maintenance report.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The principle is that naturally occurring micro-organisms as opposed
to chemical processes are selected as a biological additive to the
primary tank. The biological process occurring in the primary tank
converts raw sewage into usable filtered grey water, ready for re-use
in the toilet cistern and/or landfill. The workhorse in the system is the
Multiple Bacteria Airlift (MBA / Septic Boss) which work specific within the
bacterial genus Bacillus. These good and human friendly bacteria have
inhabited our soils for millions of years, and are largely responsible for
cleaning and eating the billions of tons of dead leaves and vegetation that
accumulate every year.
1400L BUBBLER SYSTEM
The 1400L Bubbler System services 8-12 people per
day.
This includes all grey and black wastewater and is
calculated
at 120L per person per day.
1400 L Tank – 1600mm Deep; 1900mm Wide; 2800mm
Long
Inlet Height: 1400 L – 1240
Water Efficiency System SB100 (1400l) (46)
Electrical Service: 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Draw: 100 Watts – 0.45 Amps
Air Delivery Rate: 140 L/Min @ 0.042 MPa
Liquid Mixing Rate: 126 000 L/D @ 1.6M Depth
Fixed Film Utilization Factor: 64948L/1.94m²/day
Organic Digester Rate: 2.7 – 5.4 Kg/BOD/day
2200L BUBBLER SYSTEM
The 2200L Bubbler System services 15-20 people
per day.
This includes all grey and black wastewater and is
calculated
at 120L per person per day.
2200 L Tank – 1400mm Deep; 1800mm Wide; 3300mm
Long
Inlet Height: 2200 L – 1140
Water Efficiency System SB100 (2200l) (29)
Electrical Service: 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Draw: 100 Watts – 0.45 Amps
Air Delivery Rate: 140 L/Min @ 0.042
MPa
Liquid Mixing Rate:144 000 L/D @ 1.4M Depth
Fixed Film Utilization Factor: 64280L/2.24m²/day
Organic Digester Rate: 2.7 – 5.4 Kg/BOD/day
3600L BUBBLER SYSTEM
The 3600L Bubbler System services up to 30 people
per day.
This includes all grey and black wastewater and is
calculated
at 120L per person per day.
3600 L Tank – 1700mm Deep; 2000mm Wide; 3700mm
Long
Inlet Height: 3600 L – 1400
Water Efficiency System SB160 (3600l) (10)
Electrical Service: 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Draw: 100 Watts – 0.45 Amps
Air Delivery Rate: 140 L/Min @ 0.042
MPa
Liquid Mixing Rate: 118588 L/D @ 1.7M Depth
Fixed Film Utilization Factor: 37175 L/3.19m²/day
Organic Digester Rate: 2.7 – 5.4 Kg/BOD/day
SPECIFICATIONS
QUOTING1.
Age of current system installation
2. Number of people using system
3.Any modifications/repairs made to current
system at any time?
Yes / No
4.
Symptom of failure?
Surfacing effluent field:
Surfacing effluent tank:
5.
Any indication of piping problems from
septic tank to the disposal field?
Yes/ No
Is there aggressive plant growth over the
path of the outlet pipe?
Yes/ No
6.Topography of site: Flat/ Sloping/ Gentle/ Medium/Steep
7.Soil type in disposal area? Sandy loam/Sandy clay/ Clay/ Rock
8.Is there evidence of high ground water? Yes/ No
9.
Any trees, hedges, bushes/ large plants
growing on or near disposal field?
Yes/ No
10.Other type of water treatment? Yes/ No
If yes – name or describe:
11.
Have chemicals been used in disposal
field?
Yes/ No
Name of chemical:
How often:
12.
Have a septic tank bacteria/enzymes
additives been used?
Yes/ No
Name of product(s):
How often:
13.Design of disposal (leach line, seepage pit,
bed, chamber, etc.)
14.Septic tank must be located and all
chambers inspected
15. Waste and vent pipes made of? Cast iron/ ABS/ PVC
16.
Is there a Grey Water System connected to
septic tank?
Yes/ No
Can we connect? Yes/ No
17.
Distance of septic tank from residence? m
Distance from disposal field? m
18.Distance of septic tank from electrical
supply?
m
19.Septic tank capacity: Lt
Number of chambers in tank:
20.Septic tank is made of: Concrete/ Brick or block/ Wood/ Metal
21.
Condition of tank? Excellent/ Good/ Poor/ Other
Problems: Leaking/ Visible biomatter or smell/ excessive plant growth
22. Gravel depth over inlet pipe?
Gravel depth over outlet pipe?
Gravel depth over middle of tank?
Extensions needed Yes/ No
23.Maintenance Agreement discussed with
Owner?
Yes/ No
24.
Were guidelines for septic system use
discussed with Owner?
Yes/ No
25. Pictures taken? Yes/ No
Not included in pricing:
• Excavation
• Transport/Travelling
• Cistern Pump (if applicable)
• Cistern piping (if applicable)
• Grey/black piping
• Monthly Bacteria
Q: How does my current septic tank work?
A: Before Septic Boss was installed in your septic tank, there were no real consequences to putting anything you liked into
the tank. The conventional anaerobic (without oxygen or aeration) septic tank is basically a construct to remove, by separation
and settling, the solid waste from the water you just used to take the solids out of the house by gravity. It in fact does remove
from 70 to 90 percent of the solids when properly maintained. Some minimal digestion of the organic solids takes place within
the septic tank but the vast majority of the solids are merely retained within the septic tank until you periodically removed them
by pumping. Intestinal bacteria are the main group of bacteria within the conventional septic tank and if they were poisoned or
reduced by toxic compounds or household products, you put more in each day when you flush the toilet. Our System is
different.
Q: what makes the bubbler different?
A: The Bubbler Blend bacteria are inoculated at start up of the System and normally maintain a healthy community with
little oversight. They are not re-introduced each day by flushing the toilet. Between fifty and one hundred billion of additional
lab clean spores are introduced when the bacteria filter is replaced as part of the annual maintenance. Unlike a conventional
anaerobic septic tank, the Bubbler Blend bacteria digest the solids within the septic tank, thus removing the solids from the
waste stream and dramatically reducing the need for pumping.
Q: Can the bubbler waste water system adapt to various conditions?
A: The Bubbler Blend bacteria are robust and are capable of adapting to a wide variety of conditions and moderate abuses
typical of how a modern household uses a septic system. But, the Bubbler Blend bacteria do best when care is given in what
you put in your septic system. Reports of toxic conditions are so rare with the System that we have only five reported over five
years. We easily restored the systems to full function. (USA Report)
Q: What kind of objects can I flush down the toilet?
A good rule to follow when in doubt about putting something in your septic system is, “If you won’t put it in your
mouth and swallow it, don’t put it in your septic system.” There are household products we use in our modern homes
that we won’t put in our mouths to be swallowed but will not typically harm a septic system with a Septic Boss unit installed.
The following guidelines should be followed after the installation of the Septic Boss System. These guidelines are within the
normal suggested septic system guidelines for your standard conventional septic system.
Q: Can the bubbler system be clogged ?
A: The Septic Boss can be damaged or clogged by non-biodegradable items or materials that enter the septic system ,
Including but not limited to personal latex products, rubber gloves, any items made of rubber, latex, plastics or metals, sand or
Soil from non water tight septic tanks, etc. It is important to keep such items out of the septic system.
Q: What happens when there is load shedding, power
outage?
A: Should there be a power outage of 4 to 6 days where the air
pump is not
working, the Bubbler Blend bacteria will survive without problems.
Should the power remain out for a longer periods, contacts your
Certified Installer or Maintenance Inspector for advice?
Q: what happens when I go on holiday and the house is
unattended?
A: If you leave your house unoccupied while on vacation, or for
any extended period up to two months, or the Septic Boss
installation is in a septic tank serving a vacation home that is
periodically occupied during a vacation season, leave the air pump
operating. The compost in the bacteria filter will retain an active
community of Bubbler Blend bacteria for several months when the
house is unoccupied. Upon your return and re-use of the septic
system, the Bubbler Blend bacteria will begin to rapidly multiply,
remove the bacteria filter, re-colonize the Septic Boss and the
Septic Boss will function as before.
When a vacation home is closed up after the vacation season,
unplug the air pump. When you start to use the vacation home the
next season, get a new bacteria filter, replace it and plug in the air
pump. The Septic Boss will restart without additional oversight.
Q: what does a service entail?
A: Servicing of the bubbler system is very easy. SEE SERVICE
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22 Electron Road
Blackheath
Western Cape
South Africa
Office: +27 21 905 6130
Fax: +27 21 905 8650
Mail: info@bubbler.co.za
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Date:
Contract Number:
OWNER INFORMATION
Owner’s Name:
Address:
Installation Address (if different):
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Cell Number:
Email Address:
Billing Address:
REPORT
Water Efficiency Tank
• Smell • Correct water level
Yes No Yes No
Filter
• Signs of solids • Wash filter • Chloride tablet replace • Air supply adequate
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Septic Boss
• Air Supply • Bacteria bag
- Inspect - Change
• Tampering
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Irrigation
• Clamps tight • Running • Tampering • Broken parts • Blocked •Leaks • Missing • Sufficient water supply
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Pump hut
• Check power supply • Clamp tight • Dampness around power source • Sufficient air supply • Tampering • Check vents for blockage
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Wastewater & Sewage Treatment
Converting current or new septic tanks into:
Water Efficiency Systems
What is Bubbler/sanitation concept?The Principle is that naturally occurring micro-organisms as
opposed to chemical process are selected as a biological additive
to the primary tank. The Biological process occurring in the
primary tank converts raw sewage into usable filtered grey water,
ready for re-use in the toilet cistern or landfill. The workhorse in
the system is the Multiple Bacteria Airlift (MBA) which works
within the bacterial genus Bacillus.
How does the system work?1.Influent flow into primary chamber2.Solids float on top of the water base3.Aeration occurs via the Septic Boss 4.Aerobic bacteria breakdown of the solids to very fine sludge5.Water mixture with sludge filters through Septic Boss6.Filtration via Septic Boss causes the sludge to come in contact with Bubbler Bacteria
Blend that breakdown the sludge even more (split water and solids)7.The constant flow within the primary chamber, separate the solids (drifting on top) from the sludge (sitting on the bottom) leaving the center portion of the primary tank with clean water 8.Clean water now flow via the vertical brush filter into the secondary tank. From the secondary tank the water flows through our specially designed Ducting Filter where it’s treated again.9.Treated water can now be released or distributed.
ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY
LOW MAINTENANCE
When to Consider a Bubbler system?If you want to… Save water Re-use water Eliminate the pumping out of your septic tank Eliminate any odours in and around your septic system Replace a failed septic system. Create irrigation and/or drain field. Have minimum maintenance requirements. when you experience bio mat problems when you want self-sustainable wastewater treatment
solution (recycles treated water and reuse for flushing) when your soil quality is not appropriate for a septic system
1400L BUBBLER SYSTEMThe 1400L Bubbler System services 8-12 people per day. This includes all grey and black wastewater and is calculated at 120L per person per day.1400 L Tank – 1600mm Deep; 1900mm Wide; 2800mm
Long
Inlet Height: 1400 L – 1240
Water Efficiency System SB100 (1400l) (46)
Electrical Service: 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Draw: 100 Watts – 0.45 Amps
Air Delivery Rate: 140 L/Min @ 0.042 MPa
Liquid Mixing Rate: 126 000 L/D @ 1.6M Depth
Fixed Film Utilization Factor: 64948L/1.94m²/day
Organic Digester Rate: 2.7 – 5.4 Kg/BOD/day
3600L BUBBLER SYSTEMThe 3600L Bubbler System services up to 30 people per day. This includes all grey and black wastewater and is calculated at 120L per person per day.3600 L Tank – 1700mm Deep; 2000mm Wide; 3700mm
Long
Inlet Height: 3600 L – 1400
Water Efficiency System SB160 (3600l) (10)Electrical Service: 220 – 240 V, 50 HzPower Draw: 100 Watts – 0.45 AmpsAir Delivery Rate: 140 L/Min @ 0.042 MPaLiquid Mixing Rate: 118588 L/D @ 1.7M DepthFixed Film Utilization Factor: 37175 L/3.19m²/dayOrganic Digester Rate: 2.7 – 5.4 Kg/BOD/day
2200L BUBBLER SYSTEMThe 2200L Bubbler System services 15-20 people per day. This includes all grey and black wastewater and is calculated at 120L per person per day.
2200 L Tank – 1400mm Deep; 1800mm Wide; 3300mm
Long
Inlet Height: 2200 L – 1140
Water Efficiency System SB100 (2200l) (29)Electrical Service: 220 – 240 V, 50 HzPower Draw: 100 Watts – 0.45 AmpsAir Delivery Rate: 140 L/Min @ 0.042 MPaLiquid Mixing Rate:144 000 L/D @ 1.4M DepthFixed Film Utilization Factor: 64280L/2.24m²/dayOrganic Digester Rate: 2.7 – 5.4 Kg/BOD/day
Achieving the correct hydraulic flow pattern design, to
achieve maximum Grey Water and Sewerage Water in a
Septic System to full purification ability (landfill).
In the design of the glow pattern it is critical that the
Bacteria is protected to ensure that it can grow and
multiply to achieve its goal.
The flow pattern consists of creating an aerobic
condition to maximize the aerobic breakdown of solids
and providing sufficient aeration to maximize the
biological breakdown of ammonia in the water.
This transfer of landfill water via filter system ensures
efficient filtration in key areas which assist the
biological processes.
In addition to the above, we incorporate a recycle pump
which adds a oxygen diffuser to maximize dissolved
oxygen in the system.
SALES PRICING:
Complete 1400L System from: R45
285,81 ex.
Complete 2200L System from: R47
521.80 ex.
Complete 3600L System from: R56
392.53 ex.
QUIERIES :
Not included in pricing:
• Excavation
• Transport/Travelling
• Cistern Pump (if applicable)
• Cistern piping (if applicable)
• Grey/black piping
• Monthly Bacteria
Where can Bubbler be installed?
•Rural Areas, because of the difficulty in installing Water-borne sewerage due to topographic factors•Rural Schools, which lack infrastructure
•Farming Communities for the same reason
•Camp sites including holiday sites
•Densely populated informal settlements
•Special Events
•Disaster Managed Areas
•Upmarket Housing