Perfect quality water whenever you need it!
Dispense pharmaceutical grade water at the turn of a valve!
Achieve a silver deposit with the most brilliant, mirror-like finish possible when using your Spectra Chrome system.
Available in 400 and 1200 gallon models.
Both models feature:
• Activated carbon filter
• Mixed-bed organic filter
• Output small particle filter
• Water quality value exceeding 1MΩ
• Electronic Resilite water quality indicator
• Easy-to-use garden hose input/output
De-Ionized water versus Distilled water:
High quality de-ionized water always has a Totally Dissolved Solids (TDS) reading of .000; compared to distilled water sources, which have readings between .001 and .009. To achieve a perfect chrome finish, a perfect silver finish is required; and to achieve a perfect silver finish, high quality DI water is a must. Silver sprayed with water having a TDS reading of .001 or higher can have a slight yellow hue which gets worse as the TDS value goes higher. If the final finish of the product is to have a tint or color added in the topcoat, this slight yellowing could be hidden. Thus, it may be acceptable to use distilled water for silvering when finishing with a colored topcoat. However, de-ionized water is the most convenient and cost effective way of operating your spray service. When operating the DI-1200 or DI-400, the average cost of using DI water is 30 to 50 cents per gallon respectively. The price of the cheapest distilled water we have found ranged from 95 cents to well over a dollar per gallon. The cost saving is real. Owning a DI water filter easily pays for itself over time. Once the initial cost of the filter hardware is covered, it is a fraction of the cost to replace the filter material inside them. Not only is it cheaper to operate, the painter saves time and money by not traveling back and forth to the store each time distilled water is needed. Owning a DI water filter makes it easy to dispense pharmaceutical-grade water at the turn of a valve.
A handheld TDS meter is included with the purchase of every Spectra Chrome system.
De-Ionized Water Filtration Systems
This process utilizes unique silvering solutions, which are mixed with de-ionized water. De-ionized water is created when tap water is passed though a set of filters that remove all dissolved material and metals, or ions. To achieve a perfect finish, high quality de-ionized water is a must. When the water quality is poor, the silver deposit will exhibit a slight yellowish hue when sprayed. Very poor water quality can result in having a silver deposit which looks yellow-brown and can have black specks and imperfections.
Distilled Water: The use of distilled water, which is available at most local super markets, is not recommended. Distilled water does not have the purity of de-ionized water. Most distilled water has a Totally Dissolved Solids (TDS) reading of .001 to .009. High quality de-ionized water always has a reading of.000. With the purchase of any system you will receive a hand held, battery operated TDS meter to quickly and easily measure the quality water you with to use.
Purchase or Lease: It is recommended to purchase or lease a DI water filter system so that quality DI water can be dispensed from the filter system whenever needed. There may be local companies in your area which carry DI water filter systems for lease or purchase. If you cannot find such a company, we now offers two different DI water filter systems to choose from which provide excellent quality DI water. The two different systems with specifications are shown above. The initial cost of the hardware is listed. After the carbon and mixed-bed filter material is spent, refills for the mixed-bed and carbon filters can be purchased though us at a fraction of the initial cost. The DI-400 system refills cost $225 and the DI-1200 system refills cost $425.
How it works: With either DI system, city water under pressure is fed though an input valve and first passes though a carbon filter. A carbon filter removes chlorine and other inorganics before the water passes into the mixed-bed filter. The mixed-bed filter removes the dissolved metals and completes the DI filtering process. The output of the DI filter system includes an in-line electronic Rsilite which measures the resistance or ability of the DI water to conduct electricity. When the carbon and mixed-bed filters are fresh, the resultant water has nearly no dissolved ions to conduct electricity; and the resistance reading is very high, typically 15 or 16 Mega ohms. As the filters are used, they become less effective and the resistance reading becomes lower; from 15, 14, 13… down to 1 Mega ohm of resistance. At one Mega ohm the Resilite changes illumination from green to red indicating the water quality is degraded. 1 Mega ohm corresponds to a TDS reading of .001. Using DI water at 1 Mega ohm results in a very slightly yellowish silver deposit, and becomes worse as the water quality degrades. When the Resilites has a red light indication, it is time to change out the carbon and mixed-bed material. The number of gallons that either DI system can effectively filter depends upon the quality of the input city water source. If the water source has a high quantity of dissolved metals, the filters will not last as long. Conversely, if the water source has a low quantity of dissolved metal, the filters will last longer.
Activated Carbon
Mixed-Bed Organics
The DI filter systems utilize the highest quality activated carbon and mixed-bed organic filter materials.
TDS Meter: A handheld TDS meter is included with the purchase of every chrome system. TDS stands for Totally Dissolved Solids, which is an alternative way of measuring DI water quality. When using the TDS meter, place the bottom of the meter into the filtered DI water you wish to use. Make sure the electrodes of the meter are submerged into the DI water. A reading of .000 is required on the meter to ensure perfect quality DI water is present. A meter reading of .001 corresponds to a value close to 1 mega ohm and the Resilite will illuminate red. A meter reading of .000 corresponds to a value hier than 1 mega ohm and the Relilite will illuminate green. Even though the Resilite is green, it is always a good practice to use the TDS meter to measure the water quality each time the water is filtered though the DI system. A green indicator light and a TDS reading of .000 ensures the water you will be using will provide the highest quality finish.
INDUSTRIAL DE-IONIZED WATER FILTER SYSTEM SETUP
Figure 1
The DI-1200 De-ionized water filter system is shipped with the mixed-bed and carbon material in separate containers. The filter material must be poured into their respective canister before use. Please follow the instructions below.
1) Set the tanks near the location where they will be stored for use, since they will be quite heavy after filling and harder to move.
2) Carbon Canister – First, the blue carbon canister will be filled. Start by taping the top of the gray riser with paper masking tape as shown (Figure 1). After taping the riser, it should be inserted into the blue canister so that the riser tube touches the bottom of the canister tank. The tape is used to prevent the carbon or fill gravel from getting into the riser tube when filling the canister. Locate fill gravel (Figure 2) and pour gently into bottom of blue canister. The fill gravel is placed around the bottom of the riser tube to prevent possible blockage of DI water flow due to carbon material impackment. Once the fill gravel is loaded, it is time to add the black carbon material. (It is okay if the cubic foot of carbon material dues not come all the way to the top of the blue canister).
3) Remove masking tape on the top of the gray riser tube and rotate carbon canister cap onto the canister cap onto the canister and make sure riser insert into bottom of cap assembly.
4) Mixed-bed canister: Next the white mixed-bed canister will be filled. It is possible to pour the entire contents of the mixed-bed material into the canister first, and then insert the gray riser into the bottom of the canister by pressing it down to the bottom. The mixed-bed canister cap assembly may now be placed onto the top of the canister, making sure the gray riser inserts into the bottom of the cap.
5) Plug in Resilite power pack into 120 volt AC outlet.
6) Connect the gray inter-couple hose between the two tanks. Connect the input water hose source and output hose and turn on water valves slowly. Allow the filters to discharge a couple of gallons of water before use. Measure the water quality with the TDS meter provided. The quality of the water should read .000 on the TDS meter and the Resilite should illuminate green.
CAUTION: It is recommended to always turn off the input water source valve to the DI system when not in use. This prevents possible leaks that may occur when the system is pressurized.
