Water makers: Dispelling the myths
Press Release: 20/05/2014
For immediate release
While water management systems are vital to the smooth and cost-effective running of superyachts, they must operate seamlessly, effectively and without hassle. With a huge demand for freshwater for showers, baths, food preparation, laundry, washing down, etc. superyachts need to be able to produce their own fresh water through desalination.
Water makers (also known as reverse osmosis desalination systems) are an essential piece of equipment on a superyacht, but on a yacht of a more modest size many believe that it is simply a luxury purchase.
Water maker misconceptions
Myth 1: Water makers are an expensive piece of equipment
It's true that a yacht water maker may not be an essential piece of kit on a smaller vessel, but it is still an investment that must be thought about. (A very basic water model today costs somewhere upwards of £1500.)
The cost of a water maker is just as relative as GPS, radar, fenders, interior design, etc… and just like this other equipment it offers convenience, flexibility and peace of mind.
Myth 2: A lot of power is needed
Powering a water maker can be done using a variety of methods (electricity from the battery bank, an engine, or an AC generator.) Most water makers are engine-driven, in which case battery power isn’t getting used. If a motor boat is owned, the engine will be used all the time. If a sailboat is owned, the engine will be used regularly to accommodate for no wind. If the engine is going to be run anyway, why not use the energy to fill water tanks?
However battery-powered water makers do consume a lot of power and sacrifices may have to be made when deciding on what to use fresh water for.
Having exposed these myths around yacht water makers, hopefully an informed decision can be made on whether or not one would suit your boat or superyacht.
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