Install a Filtrine Drinking Water Remote Chiller for Energy and Maintenance Savings
There are significant advantages to using a central drinking water chiller/purifier to filter drinking water in building projects where lead removal, infection control, energy efficiency, and security are critical. One of Filtrine’s specialties is to design the appropriate drinking water system for maximum energy and maintenance savings for your building and/or building projects.
With a central chiller/purifier/circulator, the facility management only needs to oversee the drinking water maintenance in one location instead of constantly maintaining individual point of use (POU) water filters/coolers scattered throughout the building. There is also significant energy savings over traditional POU cooling because only one chiller supplies multiple outlets. As an added energy benefit, the central chiller is located in a mechanical room or basement, where exhausted Btu’s can be easily vented outside (instead of back into hallways where they are fighting the air conditioning and driving up energy costs).
One of nineteen Filtrine Model ES-8-RFC-FS remote chillers installed at the NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene in Long Island City, NY.
Especially in hospitality, hospital or healthcare settings, there is an opportunity for even greater energy savings by hooking ice makers and other potable water outlets up to the designated drinking water loop served by the central chiller. In delivering 50ºF [10ºC] water (instead of ambient temperature water) to an ice maker, you can reduce the energy consumption of that unit by at least 15%. In addition, the chilled purified water in the food service areas can be used for food prep, ingredient mixing and carbonators.
A building with (5) high/low drinking fountains and (5) ice makers can see savings of an estimated $845/year on electricity at $0.08/kWh by the installation of one central chiller. The maintenance savings is also impressive at $447/year, for a total of $1,289, for the first year of operation in “cost of ownership” savings. After year ten, the building owner will have saved a grand total of $15,474.
Filtrine offers a variety of water treatment features. The pre-filter Model PF and Taste Master® elements are installed in durable, long lasting stainless steel housings and are easily replaced in seconds.
Filtrine Drinking Water Treatment Options
| Filtrine Model PF Pre-Filter | Removes suspended particles to 5 microns, clarifies the water for improved purifier or sterilizer performance and operational life. |
| Filtrine Taste Master® | Carbon block element removes lead, odors, organic chemicals, PCB’s, chlorine and other waste chemicals. Meets NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53. |
| Filtrine Steri Flo® UV Sterilizer | Kills harmful micro-organisms such as Giardia, Cryptospiridium, bacteria, algae, spots and viruses. |
| Filtrine Phosphate Feeder | Prevents leaching of lead, inhibits rust and protects the plumbing. |
| Point of Entry Water Filtration Systems | Filters city water to serve lead-free, tasty water to multiple outlets. |
With over 100 years of experience, Filtrine knows the critical factors to take into consideration when you should choose a central drinking water system vs. multiple point of use electric water coolers.
For more information on chilling and purifying drinking water for your building or building project, fill out the Drinking Water Product Request a Quote Form or contact your local Filtrine Drinking Water Representative.
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For more information on any of these models, contact your local Filtrine Drinking Water Representative.
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