{"id":1027,"date":"2019-01-01T12:55:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-01T12:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/?p=1027"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:22:10","slug":"6-pointers-to-remember-before-buying-a-marine-watermaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/6-pointers-to-remember-before-buying-a-marine-watermaker\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Pointers To Remember Before Buying A Marine Watermaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: Buying a marine watermaker is a big decision for anyone. It used to be a luxury, something expensive. But today, it's really a necessity when you're out sailing. Before you get one for your boat, there are some crucial things to think about so you make a smart purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Find an expert:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><<span style=\"font-weight: Marine watermakers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: are serious machines built for tough work. They process corrosive seawater at high pressures, so they'll need regular maintenance. Even if you have a crew, you need to find someone with the right skills, or make sure you can get outside help. Handling a watermaker when it's down isn't easy; skilled pros train specifically for this. Often, companies pass jobs to reps or agents who might not have the experience. Before you buy a watermaker, think about who will fix it. Usually, you'll find these experts through the manufacturer. Their customer service team can save you tons of time. So, pay close attention to the company you buy from.<\/span><\/li>\n<p> \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Watermakers are different:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: Not every watermaker makes safe drinking water. Most are made for heavy tasks like cleaning or other operations. Many people think that once you install a watermaker, all your water problems are gone. But using that water could put you and your crew in danger. <\/span><<span style=\"font-weight: Manufacturers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: specifically state on their products if they're just for utility. If you need drinking water, you'll need extra treatment to make the output safe. This is vital to stop bacteria from growing and to prevent corrosion.<\/span><\/li>\n<p> \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Focus on the weakest links:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: A watermaker mainly consists of a pump and membranes. These two parts drive the cost, which often tempts people to buy smaller pumps and fewer membranes to save money. You'll regret that decision later, as these cost-cutting ideas lead to huge maintenance bills down the road. Seawater is super corrosive, so the materials used are expensive because they deliver the quality the process needs. You can be smart about material choices, though. Brass, bronze, and stainless steels only last so long. Manufacturers now use thermoplastics and fiberglass, which work just as well but cost less. If you want to customize your system with metals, use materials with a pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) above 42.<\/span><\/li>\n<p> \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The gunk is your enemy:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: Seawater holds a lot more than just salt. Depending on where your boat is, it also has seaweed, suspended solids, industrial waste, and more. If you just used an RO system for seawater, it would cost a lot and wouldn't be very efficient. Usually, the pre-filtration stages in <\/span><<span style=\"font-weight: reverse osmosis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: remove these solids down to 5 microns. Anything bigger than that gets rejected, and the remaining water goes to the membrane for more filtering. Getting rid of this waste is crucial. You should talk to a skilled expert to sort out these specs before buying. They'll give you an exact solution that won't break your bank now, or with future maintenance.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<p> \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Look out for manufacturers who keep it simple:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: Everyone's thinking about automation these days. There's this idea that if a machine is automated, it's modern and top-notch. A big reason for this is our smartphone world, where things happen with a touch or voice command. So, manufacturers try to add more automated features, touchscreens that monitor every part of the equipment. But then, the system needs extra sensors, transmitters, positioners, steppers, and electronic components. That's a lot of potential failure points. Choose a company that keeps things simple and direct. That way, when you call an expert during downtime, it's not because a sensor failed while the equipment itself works fine.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<p> \\\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>This time, bigger is better:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: When you're buying a system, you probably want something small, maybe even <\/span><<span style=\"font-weight: portable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, that takes up less space. But that&#8217;s not always the best choice. Smaller size often means fewer functions. Smaller pumps and systems usually aren&#8217;t serviceable. That means you&#8217;d have to take the whole thing apart just to tighten a nut. Likewise, if your pre-filter is small, you&#8217;ll constantly be changing it. Pre-filters work on surface area. More surface area means more capacity to hold dirt, which extends its life before maintenance. In these situations, bigger really is better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: These tips are really important to consider before you buy a marine watermaker for your boat. What's cool is, these points are universal. You can use them whether you're getting an industrial or even an offshore watermaker, and you'll see the same good results. If you're looking for a manufacturer of the best RO systems, Ampac USA is the place to go. We've been a leader in this field for 28 years, providing skilled experts for installations and maintenance, plus 24\/7 customer support. We offer a wide range of marine watermakers and reverse osmosis system options to fit your vessel. Give us a call today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related reading: <Softeners for Well Water: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying, <Makes Marine Watermaker from AMPAC USA Reliable?, <RO System for Boats and Yachts- A Marine Watermaker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purchase of a Marine watermaker for any buyer is a critical choice to make. Before, this was a luxury choice, considered to be expensive. 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