How A Watermaker Works (Explained in 5min) *SeaWater Pro Watermaker Installed On A Sailboat*

[@zokizoran]

This is one of those rare videos where it's actually everything you wanted to see. Thank you my man!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

More to come!

[@mkrawats]

I have seen and read about water makers. But never had it explained so well as you just did. Thank you, Dan, for producing this video for us.
It is amazing to produce freshwater on demand. But unsure I could handle the responsibility to run it, or flush it with fresh water, or pickle it, every couple of days.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It really is amazing. It's one of those things that becomes much easier the more you do it and eventually a second to nature.

[@chris2007a]

I don’t own a boat or live anywhere near the sea. I was always curious how this all worked out thanks for the video.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rubikfan1]

All these rules seems like automation could be a real hero here.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

I used to sell water treatment equipment and RO's (Reverse Osmosis) units were part of that. Those, however, could not handle an initial TDS of any more that about 2000 PPM. They were rated to take the TDS down to 95% of original when the membrane was new and 90% when it was nearing end-of-life. So for the most mineralized water it would take it down to 100 TDS when new.
The system shown here, however, is much more capable of removing salt and other dissolved minerals. The PRESSURE is what makes it happen. For the household RO's, there was usually no pressure pump as the normal house pressure - between 60 and 100 psi - was enough for them.
Nice to see this shown in detail.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Super cool!

[@torresdelpaine8888]

Would be nice if you could have discussed the cost to build your system, including maintenance costs for filter replacement, replacement of the salt separator cartridge, and volumes of water per unit time that you are able to produce. Do you use this water strictly for drinking, or for toilets, showers, cooking, drinking, washing, etc? What is the quality of water (purity) that you are able to reliably and consistently produce?

[@123mad]

You’ve done a great explanation on how this works. Thanks. Cheers from Vegas

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@theabsolutetruth2024]

Great video! Simple, straightforward and concise. Thanks for sharing!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevepritchard9544]

Top man, thanks for making that really sensible for the non water maker users. Very sseful and very well explained. Much Appreciated.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericbusse4985]

Great video! Super helpful to see the whole system installed and then the diagram walk-through. Thanks!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ExploreWithPerseverance]

Very informative video! We plan to install a Seawater pro in the coming months. This video makes me less stressed and more excited to tackle this project!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear that. It really is dirt simple and works great! The owner is super helpful! I'll be making more videos on it later.

[@sailingpacificstar]

Very clear explanation. Thanks

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Perfect!

[@juanzayas3844]

Fantastic video. So clear. I appreciate you din not dumb it down “Barney Style”

[@Luidwigvonsee]

thank you a thousand times! excellent content

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wakaspatel8405]

Thanks, but i have a question when we get a product water and it flows through diverter valve and it has some salinity left which get discharged with brine water after that the valve is flipped hut how do we know that there is still salinity left and when do we turn that valve to get that fresh water product???

[@thiago1029]

All so simply explained!! How cool!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it helped buddy.

[@rski1036]

How would the brine flush work ??

[@stephentaylor8217]

Great video....well explain. Thanks

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tcahuzak]

Wow so well explained! Thanks 😍

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear.

[@rossinnz]

Cheers basic and clear. Thanks.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Your welcome!

[@aquasail2096]

Great explanation

[@Adventureman_Dan]

:)

[@gavinclaassen6440]

Always wondered what happens to all the salt that presumably collects somewhere in the system, after being separated from the new fresh "sweet water" .

[@brianmason8597]

Your R/O water flows into your water tank. Do you install a switch inside the tank to shut the water maker off when it's full.

[@SYSirius]

Great explanation! Thanks!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear it helped.

[@chgofdsteve]

Great video and nice installation!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it.

[@MrJockoDundee]

Hey man, great vid. Have you done any testing at the faucet to confirm salinity or check for bacteria? I'm in the process of shopping a looper and am also curious about "most common" water systems installed and filter replacement/system review procedures. I'd want to do a complete refurb on anything used.
Again, good job! Thanks.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

The ppm meter is just before the faucet and taste great. That's good enough for me.

[@darthvetter3754]

This is really cool, I always thought water purifiers were much larger. I am curious though, being on a boat, how do you power that big motor, and does it take very long to purify a like few gallons worth? Nvm site says 20gph duh

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Check out my video on my solar system. That will explain more.

[@SpartyTime]

you might need to crack the hose on the prepump inlet to get the air out of that loop. once you do it once it should be set up and not need your attention again

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Good to know thank you buddy.

[@AB-bw5yc]

You usually only pickle it for storage. Flush it with freshwater after every use. Every few months you can do a flush using the same products used to pickle. You just recycle the chemicals through the system using a pump and bucket. Kills everything in there and saves the membranes. I didn't see a carbon filter.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I don't usually do a fresh water rise, just using it ever three days at least. And that seems to have worked well.

[@AB-bw5yc]

@Adventureman Dan if you ever need service and are close to fort lauderdale call titan marine and we can help you out.

[@lifeinmexico189]

If used daily, or every other day, there is no need to flush it.

[@jima8898]

Nice explanation Dan :-) Are you sure about the 700psi though? That seems low .. mine runs at 60bar, which is 870psi. I'm pretty sure most membranes suggest 800psi.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

You might be correct on that.

[@danfarbecker2441]

Whats the lifespan of the first three filters? Does the main membrane need maintenance other than being run every two to three days?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Lifespan of the *2 pre-filters entirely depends on the water you're sucking up. Could be as low as a week if you're in NYC off the hudson rier, or as long as 6 months with this crystal clear Bahamas water. :)

[@rafwhy9888]

why would chlorine be detrimental to the system?

[@davidmark8198]

thanks for the vidio , I have a 40 gph 120 V seawater pro that I am installing , my guestion is , our Bama Breeze is a Seawind 1160 deluxe Catarmaran which the hull is very shallow , can my sea strainer be above the water line as long as the pump is below waterline ?

[@jima8898]

David - yes. It doesn't matter where the sea strainer is. The reason for the LP feed pump being below the waterline is so that it is naturally primed, which just means there is always positive water pressure on the inlet side.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Jim answered that correctly.

[@orfeasdroop2733]

How much time can you be out at sea with this filter before you need to replace the membrane?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

The membrane can last for more than a decade I think if you handle it properly. Really depends on how clean the water is.

[@bumblbesss]

Why does so much PSI have to be used 700 PSI is way up there. Home service water line only reaches 80 PSI. Pickling I assume is sanitizing/sterilizing like using small amounts of bleach on dishes to kill bacteria. I'm not a boater just curious about the desalination to instant potable water and I assume this would work for Brackish lake water. Anyway great video

[@Adventureman_Dan]

That is the pressure needed to push the salt water through the membrane filter that then separates the salt water.

[@politicaltrucker5269]

How to you clean the system out? Because salt will build up right?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

No, it is continuously flushed out as it runs.

[@MrAnthism]

So how do you pickle it?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

You back flush the system with pure water mixed with sodium benzoate.

[@IshmaelSpann-fl1zx]

May i ask what is inside the final filter?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Just a really really really fine filter.

[@bsj.420]

Is this system really only legitimately producing 20 gallons per hour or is it just underrated for sale sake?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

20gph is plenty, and it does so without fault.

[@snorremuis]

Your website seems to be down.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It is, working on a solution.

[@SS-cv4fo]

is the water drinkable, if boiled ?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

The water is drinkable without boiling. It's super pure!

[@naps3386]

Total cost?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Check out the link.