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1. Why Choose Horizon Reverse Osmosis?
2. What is Reverse Osmosis?
Technical Watermaker Questions:
3. Why do I need a watermaker?
4. What capacity watermaker is right for my boat? Why do I need so much water?
5. Are there system differences?
6. Are watermakers noisy?
7. Can I operate a system in Brackish Water?
8. How do I flush (store) the watermaker?
9. Do watermakers take up much space?
10. Are water makers expensive?
11. What is the life expectancy of the System?
12. What are the Power Consumption, Amperage Draw, and Power & Voltage requirements?
13. Is there an Automatic Shut Off with Full Water Tank or after a set time?
14. Can the System be remotely operated?
15. Can I operate the System in a Marina or Harbor?
16. How long does it take to make fresh water?
17. How does R.O. work, and how does the ETD work?
18. What material is the Pump manufactured with?
19. Are all R.O. Membranes alike?
20. Can you drink the water, and if so what does the water taste like?
21. Can I use the water for my Batteries?
22. Must I have a Genset to use a water maker?
Accessories Questions:
1. Fresh Water Flush, how does it work?
2. Ultra Violet Sterilizer (UV) do I need it?
3. What options does Horizon Reverse Osmosis recommend?
4. Is the booster pump self-priming and what size is it?
5. Do I need a Plankton Filter or a Multi Media Filter?
Installation Questions:
1. What are the Installation requirements?
2. Where on the boat can it be installed?
3. What size thru-hull is required?
4. Can I have an above water line installation?
5. Is a self (owner) installation recommended?
Maintenance Questions:
1. Are Pre or Post Treatment Chemicals and Options required?
2. What are the Maintenance or Service requirements?
3. What are the Maintenance costs?
4. What are the Filter Changing & Cleaning requirement?
5. How often is changing and cleaning an R.O. Membrane Element required?
6. What do I need to know about Storing, Winterizing (protection from freezing), and Pickling?
7. Where can I purchase Spare Parts?
8. Are maintenance kits available?
9. Are Prefilter Elements special & cleanable?