Popular Mechanics (South Africa)

Technical Specificat­ions

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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.

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