How to install Hydrosmart
EMFs
Applying HYDROSMART™ technology to the water supply of a building or irrigation system should in theory, provide near perfect ‘chemical free’ and ‘maintenance free’ water treatment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO FINDING AN INSTALLATION POINT
In practice the EMF (Electro-magnetic fields) issue means that careful consideration must be given to the positioning and installation of each unit.
The EMF issue arises, because extremely accurate frequencies are required in order to achieve resonance at the electron level. The presence of a strong electro-magnetic field (EMF) in the vicinity of the HYDROSMART™ system or close to the treated water pipe downstream of the treatment system can distort the HYDROSMART™ frequencies and render the treatment partially ineffective.
It is therefore essential to determine the source and extent of any strong electromagnetic fields at the point of treatment as well as adjacent to the treated water pipes downstream of the treatment.
SOURCES OF EMFs
Electro-magnetic fields are generated by a wide variety of electrical equipment such as pump motors, heating elements, transformers (including the Hydrosmart’s own transformer), ballast resistors, magnetic flow meters, controllers for irrigation valves or any ‘back-flush’ system, solenoid valves and switches, control panels and electrical wiring, (particularly 3 phase cables). Wiring running parallel to a treated water pipe is much more damaging than wires crossing the pipes at right angles. Ensure that no single or 3 phase power cables are buried along side the treated water pipe. Wherever possible it is best to keep power cables and water pipes at least one metre apart. Where this is not possible, shielded power cable can be used.
EMF’s are best determined prior to installation.
As a simple guide, allow for the following distances from treated water pipes or the HYDROSMART™ unit as distance offers the best insulation for EMF reduction to safe levels.
Allow:
3 metres from large electric pump motors
2 metres downstream and away from small pumps, transformers and magnetic flow meters
1 metre from unshielded power cables that carry high current draw such as for the pump
HYDROSMART™ systems are designed for easy Do it Yourself installation. Unlike water softeners, which incur expensive installation costs, the Hydrosmart is completely D.I.Y, or you can either have a plumber or irrigation specialist install the unit. The Hydrosmart is easily installed in 15 to 30 minutes using either or both PVC and irrigation fittings (not supplied).
HYDROSMART™ systems are sized according to pipe diameter and come in the following pipe sizes.
• ¾” 20mm – D20 Unit (I.D 17mm) – Copper Loop
• 1” 25mm – D25 Unit (I.D 30mm) – PVC Loop
• 1 ¼” 30mm – D30 Unit (I.D 37mm) – PVC Loop
• 1 ½” 40mm – D40 Unit (I.D 43mm) – PVC Loop
• 2” 50mm – D60 Unit (I.D 54mm) – PVC Loop
• 3” 80mm – H80 Unit (I.D 79mm) – PVC Loop
All above systems are supplied as double pass systems fitted on loops of Class 12 high pressure PVC pipe with the exception of the ¾” (20mm) systems which are supplied in copper tube. These loops have to be plumbed in at the appropriate points in the water supply and connected to a Standard AC power socket via the supplied Hydrosmart Power Supply Unit.
HYDROSMART INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
The HYDROSMART ™unit can be installed in any orientation, vertical, horizontal, or horizontal on its back parallel to the ground. The unit is also bio-directional; water flow can be either way through the unit.
The HYDROSMART ™ unit is an electronic device with a microprocessor at its heart and therefore is affected by water. When installing please protect the unit from moisture of all types including steam. The IP external box is water repellent but not designed to be reliably water proof.
OUTDOOR INSTALLTIONS
Exterior applications require that the HYDROSMART™ systems be protected from direct sunlight, the weather, wildlife and vandalism. A shed or suitable enclosure is recommended. The Hydrosmart unit must be at least 30cm away from metal surfaces such as metal cladding.
POWER
Hydrosmart can be powered from mains, battery or solar power supplies. Mains supplies can be left on permanently for example, during the irrigation season. (i.e.; not connected to the irrigation control timer circuits).
1. For optimal water treatment HYDROSMART™ system is best installed after any pumping system (e.g. after bore head or after pressure pump on Holding Tank) near the water meter or at the main water supply.
2. The HYDROSMART™ system can be placed on the intended pipeline in any position that is suits to provide all the water conditioning to the areas for treatment required.
3. HYDROSMART™ system can be installed vertically, horizontally or at any other angle.
INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
1. Protect the power supply unit against exposure to direct UV & water.
2. Use the included power supply unit only (Supplies 20v DC & 40v DC to the Processing unit).
3. Do not cut or damage the wire coils or nor the DC V power cord of the power supply unit.
4. Protect the Hydrosmart unit against exposure to direct UV & water.
5. The operating temperature of Hydrosmart ranges from (–25°C to +50°C).
6. Temperature peaks on heated pipelines should not exceed (80°C).
To extend the length of the power cable you can either:
Use an appropriate standard power extension cable between the HYDROSMART ™ Power Supply and the 240V mains power outlet.
or
Replace the cable between the HYDROSMART™ Power Supply and the Junction Box on the loop with a longer cable. Long lengths need to have thick cable (75 sqr mm) which can run up to 100 metres. Just open the Junction Box and the Power Supply and replace the existing cable with the new matching the colour coding exactly.
The loop is designed to be mounted using the galvanised support struts which can be drilled through for screwing and bolting to suit your needs. Preferably not against a metal surface (metal fence) or if doing so ensure all antennae are not touching the metal as this will neutralise the effectiveness.
The loop, although designed to be mounted upright, can be mounted in any position or angle that best suits the situation. If mounted upside down the input glands will need to be protected from water. If positioned horizontally ensure antennae are not touching the ground as this will earth the fields and neutralise the effectiveness.
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
The sub 4 micron particle size produced by HYDROSMART™ treatment is smaller than the pore size of most of the filters currently used in commercial irrigation systems. Consequently, filters below 200 microns may no longer be required. In most cases it does no harm to leave existing filters in place, unless they cause unnecessary flow restrictions or cause the pumps to use too much energy. Any filtration above 4 microns will be progressively cleaned out by the resonance frequencies. However, some forms of coarse filter screens (200 microns or above) are useful to remove any solid matter such as leaves, sticks and stones, which will not be broken down by the treatment.
Ensure that no power cables are buried along side the treated water pipe as this will distort the frequencies and negate the treatment. Care should also be taken to ensure transformers and controllers for the irrigation valves or any ‘back-flush’ system, are moved at least a metre and a half from the Hydrosmart loop and any of the treated water pipes.
