What makes Watertech’s approach to equipment installation innovative?
Watertech emphasizes creating clean, organized, and safe chemical treatment areas. We custom-build in-house control panels tailored to each system and facility layout. This includes labeled tanks, neatly routed tubing, and secondary containment for pumps, improving serviceability and safety.
What is Aquafilm and how does it improve boiler water treatment?
Aquafilm is a film-forming amine product developed with our partner Magnus. It replaces multiple boiler treatment chemistries—internal treatments, sulfite, amines, and caustics—by forming a hydrophobic barrier on piping surfaces. This reduces fuel consumption, increases cycles, improves heat transfer, and protects against corrosion.
What are the benefits of using Aquafilm in a steam system?
- Improves condensate conductivity stability
- Extends boiler cycles
- Reduces oxygen pitting and corrosion
- Lowers energy costs
Its protective layer behaves like “cooking spray on a cookie sheet,” preventing water adhesion to piping.
What is EndoTherm and how does it support energy efficiency?
EndoTherm is a 100% organic, biodegradable additive for closed-loop systems (chilled or hot water). It reduces energy consumption by decreasing water surface tension, allowing it to fill microcracks in piping. This improves thermal contact and heat transfer efficiency by up to 20% in many cases.
Is EndoTherm compatible with various system materials and additives?
Yes. EndoTherm is compatible with metals like steel, aluminum, and copper, as well as materials like rubber and plastic. It works seamlessly with inhibitors and glycols without breaking down thermally, making it ideal for HVAC and industrial systems.
What is PTSA-tagged polymer technology and how does it benefit water treatment?
PTSA-tagged polymer is a dual monitoring system combining a tracer dye (PTSA) with a tagged polymer. The dye tracks dosage levels, while the polymer tag reveals product degradation over time. This helps detect system upsets and provides proactive diagnostics beyond traditional monitoring.
Can PTSA-tagged polymer technology reduce operational costs?
Absolutely. In a case study at a large industrial facility, implementing this technology helped save $2 million by identifying upset conditions, preventing downtime, and improving water loss management.
What is Aquassist and how does it streamline water treatment reporting?
Aquassist is Watertech’s advanced service reporting and data management system. It integrates with testing equipment to provide real-time updates, automate data logging, and simplify water management planning.
How does Aquassist improve water testing accuracy?
Aquassist uses Bluetooth-connected testing kits that upload data to the cloud automatically. Tests such as hardness, calcium, and alkalinity are performed with high precision, often detecting endpoint changes before the human eye can, thus improving accuracy and repeatability.
What is the 4E framework used in Aquassist?
The 4E framework stands for:
- Environment
- Energy
- Efficiency
- Economy
It evaluates controller and sample data to optimize performance, detect water and energy savings opportunities, and deliver real-time, measurable ROI to customers.