Slimline filter added to Wavebrite’s grey water systems
British manufacturer Wave International has launched a new Wavebrite Slimline filter to support its range of Wavebrite Grey Water systems, which comply with EU Waste Water Standards. The Wavebrite Slimline will be on show for the first time at METSTRADE (03.403).
“We’ve invested in an extensive period of technical redesign and many hours of product testing to ensure that the new smaller, lighter and lower cost Wavebrite Slimline will perform to the same high standards, without compromising the capability, capacity or most importantly the flow rate of the various Wavebrite products in the market,” says MD Paul Gullett. Last summer he called for legislation for the unregulated marine leisure sector specifically looking at overboard discharge, especially with grey water.
Ensuring the system can handle up to 15 litres per minute flow rate, the Wavebrite Slimline System first uses a strainer to remove hair and other larger particulates that could damage a pump. The grey water then passes through two additional filters to remove sediment, microfibre and microplastics down to 0.5 micron. The partially treated water then passes through the Wavebrite Slimline Filter, which comprises a complex series of sophisticated media, to remove any remaining pollutants, such as phosphates deposited from washing up liquid, shampoos, soaps, sunscreen, moisturisers, etc. The final stage sees any colour and odour removed, before clean water is discharged overboard.
Water from the bilges and grey water from sinks and showers contain traces of oil and diesel, chemicals and phosphates from soaps, washing up liquids and sunscreens, and microplastics and microfibres shed from ropes, clothing and onboard furnishings, which all pollute the ocean – one drop at a time.
Wavebrite says its systems are suitable for any size of leisure vessel and commercial craft such as ferries and crew transfer vessels, and the company has operating instructions detailed online. The capacity of Wavebrite systems is increased by adding more Slimline filters. The most sophisticated system is the Wavebrite SMART, a one-piece integral unit that includes additional features such as remotely mounted LED and control display panels that provide audible and visual system status and alarms that can also be integrated into the boat’s system.
By fitting a Wavebrite filter system, boat owners and OEMs can be confident that they are improving their environmental credentials, and also, by removing the need to have a grey water tank reduce weight, cost and create additional valuable space on board.
“Dealing with grey water is a major issue,” says Gullett. ”The introduction of the Wavebrite Slimline takes our proven and sophisticated technology and by reducing the overall size and price, makes it easier and more affordable for boaters to implement a grey water filtration system on board. Suitable for a wide range of craft from day boats to cruising sailing yachts, right up to superyachts and commercial vessels, Wavebrite technology removes the need to have a separate grey water holding tank and enables boaters to be confident of maintaining the highest environmental standards wherever they are in the world. Having vessels fitted with grey water filters also benefits many marinas, which may have to pay to get grey water recycled.”
The Wavebrite Slimline System is available worldwide through Wave International distributors.
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