Some non-recycle machines run out of jetting water in approximately 15 minutes and production stops until the unit is refilled with fresh water. Under these circumstances, non-recyclers are only actively cleaning for less than two hours, or approximately 25 per cent of a working day.
Recyclers do not stop for water but continue cleaning until the debris tank is full. Because recyclers reuse the same water over and over again, larger flow nozzles can be used to increase cleaning efficiency. Bigger flow volumes, combined with higher pump pressures, dramatically improve debris removal from sewers and drains.
Recyclers say less time is spent to achieve the desired cleaning standard compared to conventional machines, thereby reducing cleaning costs and increasing efficiencies.
Lower ‘per metre’ production costs are vital for contractors and municipal authorities alike to improve their efficiencies. Recyclers increase production by working smarter, not harder.
Article continues below…A further bonus of this new recycle technology is huge water savings. Conventional high pressure cleaners can use up to 140,000 litres of drinking water a day. The new recyclers are able to use industrial process water, river or lake water – even raw sewage. Just a small amount of fresh water is used daily to flush pumps and neutralise acids or other corrosive elements.
In the face of a concerted effort by authorities to reduce water usage, supplies from stand-pipes have now been banned in some areas with further limitations being actively pursued. Recyclers seem to have an assured future in this industry and are not likely to be subjected to limitations from current or future water restrictions planned by authorities.
Recycle machines may be optioned up for increased and diversified utilisation. Hydro excavation, vacuum eduction, high pressure sewer and drain cleaning, surface cleaning, street flushing and tunnel washing plus emergency response capabilities are just some of the options available from the manufacturers.
In a climate of ongoing demands for everyone to conserve water, it is important for corporations to make their activities more eco-friendly. By preventing valuable drinking water from being flushed down the nation’s sewers and drains to clean them, the recyclers can make a huge contribution to water conservation.
