Small-scale desalination units for Bore, Brackish or Seawater
Land-Based Stella Watermaker suitable desalination units to farmers, business owners, and rural communities across Australia and throughout the South Pacific. The watermakers make 240+ lph.
Portable systems are the solution for your freshwater needs.
The Land-Based Stella Watermaker System
Is a manual system that uses only heavy-duty parts, making it extremely durable and able to withstand the harshest of environments. Every Land-Based Stella Watermaker comes pre-plumbed ready for Plug & Play use. Simply connect the \\”water source inlet\\” and \\”to tank\\” hoses and plug in the pumps to begin making water. Stella Watermakers are an incredibly system designed to help Aussie farmers.
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Pre Filters
We use 10/4 inch pleated filters for our Land-Based and Aquarius systems. This is so the pre-filters last longer and doesn’t need to be changed as regularly as the 10/2.5 inch.
Membranes
Do you need seawater or brackish water membranes? Speak to one of our staff members who will help you design your system and ensure you are set up with the right membranes.
Stella Options
Auto Flush
Makes it easier to maintain your watermaker. Optional automatic freshwater flushing system which includes a box with dual timer and solenoid valve to flush your system with water from your fresh water tank for a few minutes every 7 days. All watermaker membranes need to be freshwater flushed after each use and then every 7 days if not pickled for storage, to avoid damage to the membrane.
Jumbo Spares Kit
All the consumables you need for 6-12 months usage (depending on usage). Includes: 3x 10/4 inch 20-micron seawater filters, 3x 10/4 inch 05-micron seawater filters, 1x 10/2.5 inch 05-micron charcoal (carbon) filter, 1x 500g pickling solution (for membrane storage), 1x 1lt HP pump oil.
Stella Advantages
Simple manual operation, no electronics
We have made it simple to use. You don’t have to study the manual to be able to operate our watermakers. We have removed the electronic automation which makes watermakers difficult to use, unreliable and even harder to fix. Just two valves on the control panel and a knob to wind up the pressure. Comes with a laminated ”Quick Start-Up Sheet” with step-by-step instructions so anyone can make water quickly.
Super performance and reliability
Our watermakers make a lot of water fast! 80-240 litres per hour with our AC units. When it comes to making water ”the quicker the better” so you don’t have to do it every day or for long periods. With the simple, quality components and lack of electronics comes unequalled reliability, critical when in water-scarce areas.
Quality 316 stainless steel components
From our high-pressure pump to our membrane housing end caps and fittings, all-metal components are 316-grade stainless steel (or Duplex), designed for a harsh marine environment. We appreciate quality and have sourced the best components from around the world for our watermakers.
Low maintenance and running costs
A simpler, better-engineered watermaker with fewer components means less maintenance is required. Running costs are minimal but will depend on how often it’s used and how well it’s maintained. Consumables such as membranes, filters, pickling solutions, and pump oil are all standard items available from us or worldwide.
Plug and Play design for easy installation
All Land-Based Stella Watermakers are delivered as a framed kit with all pre-plumbing connected. This means the systems can be fitted wherever there is available space, just hook up the hoses to the water source and tank, plug in the electrical cords for the pump and turn it on.
No flashing lights or failing circuit boards
Fully automated watermakers use a multitude of electronics including a microprocessor, circuit boards, solenoid valves, timers, relays, pressure switches, led screens, flashing lights and salinity probes. Great when they work, but the cost goes up and reliability goes down! Any experienced cruiser knows that the simpler the equipment the better. Even seasoned superyacht engineers prefer our watermakers to others with all the ”bells and whistles”.
No high maintenance energy recovery pumps
We don’t use complicated energy recovery pumps with lots of O-rings and poppet valves that create more maintenance. We use industry-standard 316 stainless steel triplex high-pressure pumps with solid ceramic plungers, designed specifically for marine desalination. Parts and services for these pumps are available worldwide.
No cracking plastic membrane end plugs
We don’t use plastic membrane housing end caps; they have a habit of cracking causing dangerous high-pressure leaks. We use quality Duplex 2205 stainless steel end caps for high strength and corrosion resistance.
High-Quality High-pressure hoses
We don’t use cheap and nasty high-pressure hoses; they chafe easily from pump or engine vibration and can split or burst to cause injury and damage. We use the highest quality hoses we can find with Quality 316 Stainless fittings. The hoses are protected with an anti-wear wrap to help protect and prolong the life of the hoses.
No proprietary components
We don’t use special manufactured components such as filters or membranes that force you to buy replacements from us and cost ”an arm and a leg”. We use industry standard components that you can easily find worldwide. If you are in a remote area, we can ship parts fast if required or help you find them locally.
24 months limited Australian warranty
We offer a 24 months limited warranty on our watermakers. This is an Australian warranty, backed up direct by us, the manufacturer. You won’t have to deal with a different country or through a local agent.
Proudly designed and manufactured in Australia
Not only is our watermaker the best value for money system available, it is also Australian made and comes with an Australian warranty and back-up. Support your local marine industry and buy an Australian made watermaker.
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