Popular Mechanics (South Africa)
Technical Specifications
WATER STORAGE
Each panel holds 30-liters (60 standard water bottles) in a reservoir where it is mineralized and kept clean for optimal taste and health. Standard arrays have 120 bottles of water storage capacity.
DAILY PRODUCTION
Standard array averages 4–10 liters each day or 8–20 16.9 ounce standard water bottles, depending on sunlight and humidity. Array sizes are designed by modeled performance.
POWER
SOURCE utilizes solar power and a small battery to enable water production when the sun shines and water delivery on cloudy days or at night.
FOOTPRINT
Each panel is 4 feet x 8 feet (1.2m x 2.4m) and a standard array contains 2 panels.
CREATION OF WATER
Water vapor is pulled from the air with a system powered by solar and then converted into liquid water.
WATER QUALITY
Pure water is created from water vapor, leaving behind any pollutants in the air, and minerals are added; Follows EPA and FDA guidelines.
MINERAL CARTRIDGE COMPOSITION
One cartridge in reservoir: calcium and magnesium Final finishing cartridge at tap: activated carbon
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
SOURCE certified installer configures to meet customer needs, mounted on roof.
ENERGY USAGE
SOURCE is fully self-sustained and off-grid.
DELIVERY
Water is delivered to a tap, fridge, or wallmounted dispenser from pump at 80 psi.