Bilge Buster

Bilge Buster

We just ordered our Bilge Buster and SalonMate air purification and odor control systems from Quantum Pure Aire.  They have promised a 10-day delivery so I expect to have them both installed and running by the end of August.  Stay tuned for the story of how effective they are and ease of installation.  Make sure to ask about the combined purchase option with DEEP discount.

Very important note – the unit offered by West Marine is not a marine certified unit.  It is designed for light commercial or residential use.  Some of the differences included with the units below are: silver soldered connections, water-proofed insulation, and a coated interior cabinet.

All units meet FCC 15B and will not interfere with other electronics.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Size………………..7.75″x4.75″x2.25″
  • Weight……………2 lbs.
  • Color………………Black
  • Enclosure………..ABS Plastic
  • Power…………….12Vdc@1Amp
  • Watts…………….12 Watts

FEATURES

  • All materials are corrosive and maintenance free
  • Self-cleaning corona discharge plates.
  • No moving parts

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Size…………………..8″L x 6.5″W x 4.25″ H
  • Weight………………2 lbs.
  • Color………………..Almond
  • Enclosure…………..ABS Plastic
  • Power……………….12Vdc @1.2 Amps
  • Watts……………….16 Watt

FEATURES

  • Maintenance Free
  • Self-cleaning corona discharge plates.
  • Quiet Operation / 25 cfm Fan
  • Fully Automatic
  • Produces Negative Ions
  • Re-usable, Washable Filters
SalonMate

SalonMate

At Quantum Pure Aire, they have developed state of the art miniaturized technology for use in all of their products. Their Ozone producing plates, in addition to being miniaturized are also self-cleaning and unbreakable. They are permanently installed in the units and are maintenance free.  The SalonMate unit is equipped with a Puristat sensor. The Puristat sensor is an air quality sensor that detects very low levels of odor, toxins and pollutants, and then automatically signals the unit to turn on. When the toxins and odors are neutralized, the sensor puts the unit into a standby mode until the quality of the air changes again.

Here is a photo of the Bilge Buster installed in the bilge in the master berth.

installed

BilgeBuster installed

There are no sweeter words from your wife than … “Honey – the boat doesn’t smell anymore!” … Steph arrived onboard for the weekend of September 27 and made a point of telling me that the boat no longer smelled.  I rest my case and applaud the Quantum Pure Aire folks for a great series of products.

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