Everything we know about making your own fresh water
Plain-English guides, technical comparisons and practical answers, written by the people who build and support these systems in Australia.
Written by Kalim Scharenguivel Owner, Water Makers Australia
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Guide
How Does a Marine Watermaker Work? Reverse Osmosis Explained
A straightforward guide to how a marine watermaker turns seawater into fresh drinking water using reverse osmosis, explained step by step.
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Comparison
Pumptec 107SS vs DuPont SW30 Membranes
The Pumptec 107SS can make water, but it does not meet DuPont's minimum concentrate flow for SW30 seawater membranes. See the flow comparison and why it matters.
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DiagnosticsWhat Your Watermaker Is Actually Telling You
Reduced output from a marine watermaker is more often caused by cold seawater, dirty pre-filters, a blocked seawater strainer, low membrane pressure, poor feed supply or air in the system than by a failed membrane. Before replacing any part, record five readings plus the seawater temperature and compare them against each other.
Read more GuideHow Does a Marine Watermaker Work? Reverse Osmosis Explained
A straightforward guide to how a marine watermaker turns seawater into fresh drinking water using reverse osmosis, explained step by step.
Read more ComparisonPumptec 107SS vs DuPont SW30 Membranes
The Pumptec 107SS can make water, but it does not meet DuPont's minimum concentrate flow for SW30 seawater membranes. See the flow comparison and why it matters.
Read more Life afloatWhy You'd Want a Water Maker on Your Boat
There's a moment familiar to many cruisers. You're lying at anchor in a perfect bay - clear turquoise water, white sand, nobody else around. You reach for the shower tap, hesitate, and count seconds. "Just a rinse," you tell yourself, "don't use too much."
Read more ExplainerWhy Water Makers are a Smart Investment for Your Boat
A lot of people enjoy being out on the water. But it's also no secret that being on a boat in the middle of the ocean has its share of inconveniences. The perfect solution is to invest in a system from Water Makers Australia. But what exactly is a water maker, and how can investing in a water maker save you money?
Read more On the waterEnjoy Convenient Fresh Water With Desalination On Your Sailboat
Do you ever find yourself wishing that you had a convenient option for desalination aboard your sailboat? Having a pleasure cruise cut short by the need to stop off somewhere and refill the water tanks makes it difficult to plan longer excursions
Read more On the waterChoosing a Salt Water Maker for Offshore Journeys
Long-haul sailing journeys offer many challenges, but when you can safely extract sea salt with a water maker, fresh drinking water is virtually all around you. That's one challenge ticked off the list - now the rest won't be so difficult to sort. However, can you afford such a system
Read more On the waterMarine Watermaker
Marine Desalination was once only available to those who could afford expensive new technology, and the process could be slow in the past. Today marine desalination is surprisingly easy and affordable with technology in the field that can turn many litres of saltwater into desalinated water
Read more On the waterPrivate Yacht Desalination
Private yacht desalination is not just for emergency use. You can save water storage room and weight by installing a quality private yacht desalination system for daily use. If you are planning an overnight trip, or even if you are leaving sight of the shoreline
Read more On the waterBoat Desalination
A quality boat desalination system is practically a requirement for any responsible captain of a vessel of any size that has the capability of leave shore overnight. No matter how much water you try to store, in an emergency situation you can still run out
Read more On the waterWe Ensure You Can Always Have the Marine Water Maker You Need
If you need a reliable marine water maker from a team that understands how to deliver excellent results with their products, you can find it here. Our water makers ensure you have access to the drinkable water you need when you are out sailing to your favourite destination
Read more On the waterWe Can Provide You with the Fresh Water Maker for Boats You Need
If you are looking for an excellent quality fresh water maker for boats that will not break the bank, we provide it here. Our services ensure you have the clean, drinkable water you need whenever you are out sailing the ocean
Read more On the waterFind a Boat Desalination Kit Ideal for Even High Demand Situations
Have you ever considered the value there may be in modifying your boat with a desalination kit? There's nothing quite like an escape on the water, especially when you get away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy good food and drink with friends and family
Read more Off-gridDesigning a Solar Water Machine to Support Off-Grid Production
Without easy access to grid power, using solar for a water maker may seem like the ideal off-grid combination - but finding such a solution often proves easier said than done. For those establishing a homestead off the grid or running an agricultural operation that requires potable water for people and livestock alike, finding a functional solution is a critical matter
Read more Off-gridSelecting a Remote Water Maker to Provide Resources Off the Grid
Should you add a remote water maker to your location off the grid? Australia presents a wide variety of challenging environments, and mastering the land is one of the most significant obstacles to both domestic living and commercial applications in a more rural setting
Read more Off-gridThe Number-One Solution for Brackish Desalination
Do you have a remote site with an abundance of muddy or brackish water, but no fresh potable water? We've taken the existing technology and turned it on its head, coming up with an efficient and extremely cost-effective way of brackish desalination that can turn your muddy or brackish groundwater into fresh drinking water
Read more Off-gridBore Water
Remote bore water and water purification using off-grid and on-grid technologies. If your property runs on a bore, the water can be turned into clean, clear drinking water without a mains connection.
Read more BuyingThe Ultimate Fresh Water Maker
Get the ultimate fresh water maker for your seaside property or boat. Imagine having unlimited fresh water on your boat or at your seaside property. No more having to find a marina to fill up the water tanks, since you are making your own, sparkling and fresh drinking water, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional desalination systems
Read more BuyingWatermaker Desalinator
We want you to know that as your price points change here at Watermakers Australia, our quality does not waiver. Lower prices desalination systems do not reduce the quality or reliability, simply the per hour liter output.
Read more BuyingCheap Desalination Systems
If you have been searching online for cheap desalination systems because you know you want to upgrade and increase your capabilities for drinking water on your boat or waterfront property check out our affordable desalination systems for homeowners, businesses, and boaters.
Read more BuyingSeawater Purification System
You can purchase a reliable seawater desalination system for your boat, yacht, or even waterfront home in Australia. It was not that long ago that the idea of desalinating water on a large enough scale to be meaningful was out of reach for most.
Read more BuyingWater Makers
Everyone across Australia (the globe really), should be able to take clean clear water for granted each time they turn on the faucet. For people who live near the sea, across time, there have been too many occurrences of people staring out into a vast endless ocean of water
Read more New ZealandDesalination Systems in New Zealand
If you need the best desalination systems in New Zealand visit us at Water Makers Australia. No matter how surrounded by water you may be in your boat or waterfront home, you probably know all too well how undrinkable salt water is.
Read more Still decidingTalk to an Expert Who Knows Your Water Needs
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