Solve ODOR and ALGAE Problems in Car Wash Reclamation …
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Est. 1994
1600 East 78th St. Richfield, MN 55423(612)866-1200 (800)466-7946 US, Canada, Mexico
www.ecosmarte.comwww.glasspackfilter.com
Solve ODOR and ALGAE Problems in Car Wash Reclamation SystemsBy: Larry Couture
The addition of a simple ECOsmarte electronics packageto the existing water treatment equipment with a glassmedia filter will enhance separation of oilsand solids as well
Municipal regulation of new car wash constructionrequiring reclamation systems has created specificchallenges in water treatment with most sites experiencing noxious odors and algae growth on thewalls due to the reclamation water.
ECOsmarte oxygenation/ionization systems havebeen installed since 1999 in Michigan, Maine andMinnesota with specific success utilizing the existingwater treatment equipment onsite. Installation timefor the average six bay wash has been accomplishedin less than 2 hours. The DC voltage controller, selfsacrificing copper anodes and titanium/platinum oxygenation anodes operate at a cost of about $50per bay, per year with 30 minutes of quarterly maintenance.
In 2009, the addition of low pressure, high flow rateglass media filtration has been engineered to better separate solids using the glass and oxygen in aswimming pool sand filter platform.
On each site the algae build-up on the walls stopped(in both summer and winter) and the odor has been virtually eliminated. The algae itself is often a sourceof the odor but the reclamation sump is the ultimate culprit with soaps, minerals, dirt and plant sporescreating an optimal environment.
Source water dissolved oxygen (DO) levels areincreased from 2 to 3ppm to 6.0 to 6.5 range ppmand a low level copper ionization level of .2 to .4ppmis maintained through both programmable and flowswitch controllers. The increases in DO are true inboth hot and cold water, and regardless of ph.
Maintenance personnel maintain the copper residualwith a simple Lamotte EC 70 test kit, a 5 dropreagent and quarterly cleaning of the anodes in adiluted acid wash.
The reclamation system can be installed as part of anew car wash build or added to all existing water treatment strategies.
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Est. 1994
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1600 East 78th St. Richfield, MN 55423(612)866-1200 (800)466-7946 US, Canada, Mexicowww.ecosmarte.comwww.glasspackfilter.com
MECHANICAL & PLUMBINGOperating Press. Max. 150 PSIGOperation Temp. Max. 120˚ FTank listing and structural integrityrequirements only.
OXYGEN ELECTRODESProprietary composite material
IONIZATION ELECTRODES100% Pure Copper
ELECTRICALInput Voltage: 110 to 267 Volts, SpecifyOutput Voltage: 100 VA Class UL CSA
Compliance Power SupplyGPM: Each Unit 5 GPM to 200 GPM
Multiple Bay Systems May Require MoreThan One Electronics Package.
ECOsmarte and Glass Pack Filter are registered US Trademarks of ECOsmarte Planet Friendly, Inc. in over 26 countries
Existing bag filters may or may not be used,depending on existing water treatment.
Ozone or UV Bulb replacement will generallynot be required after installing an ECOsmarte Package.