Pentair Water Components Catalogue 2023

NORMS AND REGULATIONS In the past, the majority of people washed their car at home. Nowadays, most European countries have regulations restricting these practices, largely due to environmental reasons. These regulations represent an important step forward towards water conservation. First of all, by promoting car washing by professional methods (conveyors, roll-over, self-service) that require less water consumption and, secondly, by encouraging professionals to use the most optimal methods of water treatment. MAIN TYPES OF CAR WASH FACILITIES Recycle treated water for reuse • Decreased water bills • Contribues to a more sustainable planet • In certainEUcountries, fiscal incentives are granted to companies that are environmentally conscious • Car washes equipped with a water recycling system impacted less by water scarcity Soft water for cleaner cars & happy customers • Reduce white spots on cars due to hard water • Improved efficiency of cleaning products - save money with less detergent use • Foam rinses more quickly which helps save water • Reduced scaling protects and extends the life- time of car washing equipment Car wash BENEFITS OF CAR WASH WATER TREATMENT The next page represents howPentair products provide car wash systemowners with benefits through two main channels : waste water recycling and hard water treatment. This is a good example how Pentair envisions the ideal car wash*. *Subject to changes due to local legislation. WATER TREATMENT PROCESS IN A CAR WASH CONVEYORS A conveyor moves the vehicle through a series of fixed cleaning mechanisms. ROLL-OVER An automatic washing machine and dryer rolls back and forth over a stationary vehicle. SELF-SERVICE Self-service facilities, generally coin-operated, where the car owner does the washing, including pressurized “jet washing”.