The AcquaFlow™ Solution
The Problem
Nearly all industries rely heavily on water for their day-to-day operations. This prevalence of water use may not be surprising, but what is remarkable is that most commercial and residential users overpay on their water & sewer bills by approximately 20% - 35%.
As water flows through the municipal waterworks from its source to the meter, the water line accumulates a significant volume of entrapped air resulting from turbulence in the water line. Because water meters measure volume and cannot distinguish between volumes of air and water, users are being billed for this volume of entrapped air as if it were water. In addition, users’ constant on/off activity along the line results in turbulent flow causing vibration at the meter which results in overspinning, and therefore, overcharging. These inaccuracies inflate reported water consumption and consequently overstate water and sewer expenses by upwards of 35%.
The Solution
AcquaFlow™ mitigates this problem—consumers stop buying air from the water company and turbulent flow is smoothed.
Installed on the consumer’s side of the water meter, the valve creates a pressure wave that results in a compression zone on the municipal side of the meter. Within this zone the volume of the entrapped air is compressed and water flow is smoothed, such that the result is a more accurate consumption reading and a significant reduction of water and sewer expenses with no difference in pressure or flow at the tap.
Once the water passes through AcquaFlow™ it returns to its original state. This means that there is no discernible change in pressure or flow at the tap.
How Does AcquaFlow™ Work?
AcquaFlow™ is an application of Boyles Law which states that the product of a gas’s volume and pressure must always equal a constant. Therefore, by increasing pressure before the water meter, AcquaFlow™ significantly decreases the volume of air in the water line. This reduction of air volume prevents the water meter from counting air as if it was water, and greatly reduces vibration at the meter which further reduces water & sewer costs. If you would like to know more about how AcquaFlow™ works, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking here.
Manufacturing and Calibration
We are proud to manufacture and calibrate every AcquaFlow™ valve here in the United States. We stand by our commitment to provide our customers with the highest quality product manufactured from the highest quality materials with cutting edge equipment and industry-leading best practices. Each AcquaFlow™ valve is specifically calibrated by our trained engineers for each property. We create custom AcquaFlow™ valves for every size and type of water system.
Each AcquaFlow™ valve is made from high-quality 316L stainless steel which provides a 40+ year useful life. As a result, the AcquaFlow™ valve will likely outlast the other pipes and components of your water system. If you would like to learn more about the manufacture and calibration process, please contact our engineering team by clicking here.
Certifications and Testing
The IAPMO Research & Testing Lab has certified that AcquaFlow™ valves are in compliance with NSF/ANSI 61 standards and are safe to be used in any potable water system.