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Sea Recovery 'Aqua Whisper Mini'

Sea Recovery has added two new models to their line of compact watermakers. The new low-hassle Aqua Whisper Mini 550 and 750 are engineered to fit anywhere and gives you the choice to produce more fresh water while keeping the same small footprint. Measuring at about 2 - 3 cubic feet, sail and small power boaters have the opportunity and the convenience of owning a Sea Recovery watermaker without the space restrictions. Producing from 7, 15, 23 or 31 gallons of fresh water per hour, the Aqua Whisper Mini series of watermakers are the perfect seaworthy companion for the solo cruiser.

KEY FEATURES

  • Smallest line of watermakers
  • Production of 170, 350, 550, or 750 gallons/day
  • DC power available for the Aqua Whisper 170
  • Low AC power consumption

SEMI-AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

  • Touch pad control panel with simple touch operation.
  • 6 illuminated LED status indication lamps for system operation.
  • Weekly automatic fresh water flush timing (optional) and sequential starting of electric motors with manual override.

METERS / MONITORS

  • Hour Meter for keeping accurate ship's logs & schedule preventative maintenance.
  • New solid state electronic flow meters for visual monitoring of the product water and feed water flow used to calculate production rates of the system.
  • Exclusive Solid Salinity Meter shows actual product water quality, an essential tool for product water monitoring.
  • Product water quality is displayed in bar graph format with 10 additional LEDs.

PUMPS

  • Exclusive high efficiency booster pump for extended pre-filter life.
  • Quiet high pressure pump runs smooth and is free of pulsations.

ACCESSORIES

  • Push button remote control available
  • A Soft Motor Starter is available for single phase AC powered systems that reduces start up power by 60%.
  • Clear viewable Sea Strainer with a cleanable Monel Mesh Screen filter for ultimate corrosion resistance and large particulate removal.
  • Optional - pH Neutralizer, and Automatic Fresh Water Flush.

NOISE REDUCTION FEATURES

  • The quiet stainless steel high pressure pump is specifically designed for sea water reverse osmosis applications. The unique design of this high pressure pump reduces noise level to a negligent hum.
  • Low noise manifold design
  • Vibration isolation mounts included.

MATERIALS

  • Dedicated heavy duty Magnetic Latching Relays for each motor integrated in the system.
  • 316 Stainless Steel Pressure Transducers for accurate measurement of system functions.
  • New High rejection / high yield membrane element that produces higher quality product water in a smaller space.
  • Fiberglass Reinforced High Pressure Membrane Vessel is stronger and eliminates corrosion.

SAFETY

  • A failsafe Product Water Diversion Valve
  • Unique Low Voltage Control Circuitry, shielded terminals, and covered high voltage components for end-user safety.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Fault LED indication is provided for easy diagnosis of required maintenance.
  • The Aqua Whisper Mini is shipped from the factory ready to install and function.
  • There are no optional items required, and a complete installation kit is also included along with a comprehensive and detailed Owner's Operation & Maintenance Manual.
  • Worldwide Service and Sales Network for immediate attention regardless of location
  • Technical service dedicated to excellent system performance

 

AQUA WHISPER MINI - SPECIFICATIONS

 
Performance Rated Performance / Product Water Produced: +-15% at 820 PSI / 57 BAR, 77°F / 25°C & 35,000 PPM TDS typical sea water
 
 
Production
Model # Per Hour Per Day
AM 170
AM 350
AM 550
AM 750		 7 gal / 26.8 lit
15 gal / 56.9 lit
23 gal / 87 lit
31 gal / 117 lit		 170 gal / 644 lit
350 gal / 1,325 lit
550 gal / 1,900 lit
750 gal / 2,850 lit
Salt Rejection
(Chloride Ion)		 Minimum 99.2%, Average 99.4%
Product Water Temperature Ambient to feed water temperature
Pressure Adjustment User Adjusted
Salinity Monitoring Automatic electronic monitoring. Temperature compensated with the digital continuous readout. The salinity monitoring components of the system give a continuous TDS readout in ppm (parts per million), are temperature compensated, and of a fail safe design.
Salinity Range Designed for seawater use up to 50,000 PPM TDS (NaCl) (typical seawater salinity is 35,000 ppm)
Temperature Range Max. 122°F / 50°C, Min. 33°F / .5°C
System Feed Water Flow: 4.5 gpm / 17 lpm (depending on system)
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Selected High Rejection/High Yield aromatic tri-polyamid, thin film composite, spiral wound, single pass, high rejection reverse osmosis membrane element.
Chlorine Tolerance 0.1 PPM
pH Range 3-11 (typical seawater pH is 8)
System Pressure Feed Water: Maximum 35 psi / 2.41 bar / 2.46 Kg/cm2
System Operation Seawater nominal 820 psi / 56.5 bar / 57.66 Kg/cm2
Weight
Model Number
Weight
AM 170
AM 350
AM 550
AM 750		 70 lbs/32 Kg
89 lbs/47.6 Kg
125 lbs / 57 Kg
130 lbs / 59 kg
 
External Installation
Water Connections		 Pipe sizes to be supplied by the installer for connection of the SRC supplied components. The below pipe threads are all US Standard.
 
   
Feed Inlet 170 /350: 1/2" MNPT Male National Pipe Thread
Feed Inlet 550/750: 3/4" MNPT Male ZNational Pipe Thread
Brine Discharge: 1/2" MNPT Male National Pipe Thread
Product 170/350: 1/4" FNPT Female National Pipe Thread
Product 550/750: 3/8" FNTP Female National Pipe Thread
Electrical Requirements (NOA = Normal Operating Amps; SUC = Start Up Current; HP = Horse Power)
   
Aqua Whisper Mini 170
Phase Pump Motor Hz Voltage HP NOA SUC
Single High Pressure N/A 12VDC .333 29 120
Single High Pressure 50 110 .333 6 26
Single Booster N/A 24VDC .333 14 60
Single Booster 60 230 .333 3 13
   
Aqua Whisper Mini 350
Phase Pump Motor Hz Voltage HP NOA SUC
Single High Pressure 50 110 1 13 52
Single Booster 60 230 1 6.5 26
   
Aqua Whisper Mini 550/750
Phase Pump Motor Hz Voltage HP FLA LRA
Single High Pressure 50 /60 110 / 220 2 26 / 13 93 / 47
Single Booster 50 /60 110 / 220 1/2 7/3.5 28 / 14
   
Total Electrical Requirements
FLA LRA
33 / 16.5 121 / 61
   
Circuit Breaker Size - Aqua Whisper Mini 170
Operating AC Voltage Phase Recommended Circuit Breaker
12 / 24VDC   40 Ampere / 20 Ampere
110 / 230 Single 20 Ampere / 15 Ampere
   
Aqua Whisper Mini 350
Operating AC Voltage Phase Recommended Circuit Breaker
110 / 230 Single 20 Ampere / 15 Ampere
   
Aqua Whisper Mini 550
Operating AC Voltage Phase Recommended Circuit Breaker
110 Single 40 Ampere
   
Aqua Whisper Mini 750
Operating AC Voltage Phase Recommended Circuit Breaker
220 Single 20 Ampere
   
Aqua Matic Screen
 Remote Control
The new state-of-the-art Touch Pad Remote Control Unit allows for remote operation and supervision of your system.
   
Soft Motor Start
The new SRC Soft Motor Starter (SMS) reduces start-up amps by 45%. This allows operation from smaller generators.
   
Fresh Water Flush
 Fresh Water Flush
The fresh water flush greatly prolongs the life of the membranes by rinsing them with fresh water at the touch of a button. Automatically flushes your system every seven days.
   
Ultra Violet Sterilizer
 UV Sterilizer
The Ultraviolet Sterilizer processes up to 2 gallons/minute. The result is a 99.8% sterilization of all micro-organisms, including reproducing bacteria and viruses. Ultraviolet replacement U.V. lamps are also available. Please specify voltage when ordering.
   
pH Neutralizer
 pH Neutralizer
The Sea Recovery pH Neutralizing Filter provides pH neutralization of the reverse osmosis system product water. It comes in various filter sizes for your convenience.
   
pH Neutralizer
 Plankton Filter
The plankton filter traps suspended solids larger than 100 micron, thus providing additional protection for the system's pre-filters, which ultimately extend pre-filter element life (Dual design available).

 

 
Replacement Filters
 Replacement Filters
Whether for the pre-filtration stage or post treatment stage, the Sea Recovery R.O. Filter Elements are an essential part in proper system performance.
   
Membrane Element Storage Chemical
 Membrane Elemement Storage
These chemicals inhibit bacterial growth while maintaining the high flux and salt rejection of the R.O. Membrane Element.

Membrane Element Cleaning Compound #1 (SRC MCC-1) is an alkaline cleaner designed to clean biological fouling and slight oil fouling from the R.O. membrane element.

Membrane Element Cleaning Compound #2 (SRC MCC-2) is an acid cleaner designed to clean calcium carbonate and other mineral deposits from the R.O. membrane element.

Membrane Element Cleaning Compound #3 (SRC MCC-3) is used for iron fouling. If the system's R.O. membrane element is fouled with rust from iron piping, then SRC CC-3 may be used for effective removal of light or moderate rust fouling.
crankcase oil Crankcase Oil
Crankcase Oil is a specially formulated hydraulic lubricant with anti-wear, de-oxidizer, and rust inhibitor additives.

 

Sea Recovery 'Aqua Whisper Mini'

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