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56 • WINTER 2022 www.SonnysDirect.com 800-327-8723
Around The Wash: Water fluent before the water is reclaimed sufficiently for reuse as wash water. However, reclaim for rinse water is a whole different matter. The aforementioned contaminants must be substantially removed from the water to be reclaimed and must go somewhere. Somehow, this is an often ignored truth. They don’t just magically (or biologically or chemically) just disappear. So, where does it go? The material to be removed can all go to one place, your settling tanks. This is if you are using biological systems or chemical (ozone) systems with auto back wash filters. Or, it can be split between two places if you are using a chemical system with filter bags (any number, but usually from one to three) and the settling tanks. The basic consideration is that it collects somewhere, and must eventually be removed or it will fill up your settling tanks, clog your filter bags (if used), etc. One manufacturer who uses a unique patented auto back wash filter offers a “sludge interceptor” for the effluent from the auto-backwash filters, which keeps the sludge from returning to the settling tanks. And remember, there is no magic, effortless method or system when it comes to reclaiming water. All reclaim systems will require some sort of maintenance and/or filter changing. Dean Taylor is the Applications Engineer at Progressive Pump and Treatment, a provider of commercial and industrial water treatment equipment and services, in Sarasota, Florida. Want to Recycle Water? Read this first. By Dean Taylor If the benefits of recycling water are attractive to the self-service operator, there are a few other guidelines that should be addressed with the manufacturer prior to making the investment. ■ ODOR CONTROL: Foul water odor often associated with reclaiming is one of the fastest ways to lose customers. Be sure the system addresses complete odor control. Get an odor control guarantee in writing from the manufacturer. Beware if they cannot or will not offer an odor control guarantee with the equipment. ■ PARTICULATE FILTRATION: Be sure the system will filter to below 10 microns. Many self serve equipment manufacturers require this parameter to warranty their pumps and equipment. Larger particles such as sand and dirt can harm pumps and prematurely wear out spray tips. ■ MAINTENANCE: Be sure the maintenance isn’t going to cost you more time and money than it’s worth. What’s the point in recycling if you have to babysit the equipment? Beware of those promoting a “no maintenance” reclaim system. There are no “magical” water treatment systems. All reclaim systems will require some sort of maintenance and/or filter changing. ■ BACKWASHING: Systems that automatically backwash are usually returning the dirt to the water it was just removed from. Although backwashing can help reduce daily maintenance, there are tradeoffs that can be very time consuming and costly to the operator. Monthly pumping of tanks and clogged sewer lines are common with automatic backwashing systems. Many cities do not allow backwash to go to sewer. Foreign materials can be detrimental to backwashing systems and media filters. If at all possible, avoid systems that have media filters and/or automatically backwash. ■ SPACE: Be sure you have space for the reclaim system. Some systems are cumbersome and require more space than an equipment room can offer. Although some reclaim systems can be placed outside or in-bay, keep in mind that freeze protection may be required. ■ TANKS: Reclaim systems also require water collection tanks to be placed in-ground or above ground. Be sure there is adequate space to implement tanks. Most manufacturers will recommend required tanks with their product information. ■ COMPATIBILITY: Insure the reclaim system is compatible with the soaps, detergents and chemicals that are being used at your self serve car wash. These products will be going down the drain and the reclaim system will encounter them. Many chemical manufacturers are now offering “reclaim compatible” products. Ask the reclaim manufacturer if you will need to change the chemical diet of the car wash when recycling with his equipment. ■ WARRANTY: Be sure the manufacturer is going to stand behind the equipment. Equipment failure can be costly and time consuming. Be sure your warranty covers all components for at least a year. In short, there are several great methods for the self serve operator to realize increased profits by conserving water. Do your homework and make sure the items you implement to conserve water are justified, cost effective and will not be adversely affected by contaminants such as oil, grease. How are the water supplies across the country? At the time of this publication, drought conditions were impacted the usual areas (see map below). And, it seems as if extremely dry conditions were causing water restrictions throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Montana. . The following is the drought outlook for the United States, according to Climate.gov. WINTER 2022 • 57
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