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applications.
So far, the Seabin team has tested the prototype out in Mallorca, Spain, and it
seems to have been a success. (No fish were harmed). Despite the hefty
price tag of USD $3,825 per bin, the crowdfunding campaign did achieve its
goal, raising more than $240,000 to push the project to the next level. So, we
may see more of these unassuming floating marine filters in the future, ridding
the waters of garbage, one marina at a time. In the meantime, we can all do
our personal part by reducing our plastic waste or going zero-waste all
together. For more information, visit Indiegogo and Seabin Project.
We are excited to introduce our new invention helping to solve, educate and
prevent our oceans pollution problems.
The Seabin is a revolution in ocean cleaning technology. It will help create
cleaner oceans with healthier marine life. The Seabin project is helping create
a better way of life for everyone and every living thing.
Its a solution
Its a prevention
Its educative
It works
It works 24/7
The Seabin isnt big or bulky and can fit into the problem corners of marinas
without being obtrusive or taking up dock space for boats. The waste in the
Seabin is collected easily and disposed of responsibly in the already establish
waste disposal system of the marina.
We also have the option to fit an oil/water separator to the system.
The Seabin is located in the water and is fixed to a floating dock. There is a
shore based water pump on the dock running on shore power.
The water pump creates a flow of water into the bin bringing with it all floating
rubbish and debris. The rubbish/debris is caught in a natural fibre catch bag
and the water is then sucked out the bottom of the bin and up to the water
pump where it is then pumped back into the marina.
the Seabins. We have contingency plans and designs in place if this happens
(fingers crossed)
Manufacturing
We have a great facility set up at The Sea where we make nearly everything
in house ourselves. But for the first run of the Seabins we will need to
outsource some components and already have suppliers here in Europe on
standby to start producing when we give them the green light. We will then
assemble everything local.
Fulfi llment
We aim to start shipping mid to late 2016. If we can ship beforehand even
better, but we want to be realistic. We anticipate a month or so of tweaking
and refinement of the final product. We want to be sure you have the perfect
product.
To reach our goal we anticipate we need to supply 50 Seabins. We feel this is
also a realistic goal in this time frame. Again, if the project hits the big time
then we need to step up the manufacturing and may take a little longer. But be
rest assured that fulfilling our supporters are our first priority
Seabin development
We have spent a lot of time, energy and money developing the prototype to
the best we possibly could. However there is always room for improvements
and modifications.
We want to build the Seabins in the most sustainable and responsible way we
can afford and to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible.
Put short, the more money we can raise the better we can build the Seabins
and the more efficient they will be.
Imagine building seabins from recycling our own captured plastics and
materials to build more Seabins. Now that would be something!
The Seabins work with floating docks or pontoons only at this stage.
Q. How are the pumps run? Do you have any other plans to power
them?
A. The pumps are currently electric, costing around $20 a month to run. We
are looking into alternative eco friendlier power sources for the near future!
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reciprocating piston pump, and it has indeed all the well known merits of that type powerful
suction and self priming, constant capacity at varying heads, the ability to cope with rough
conditions and to handle a great variety of liquids, viscous or free flowing, clean or dirty. Yet in
its simplicity, compactness and even flow it more closely resembles the centrifugal pump. It
therefore combines the advantageous features of both these two main pump types without their
respective limitations.
The Sliding Shoe Pump is ideal for oil/water separator service where electric, gasoline or diesel
motors are required. The positive displacement design does not emulsify the oil into the water so
that the oil/water separator can perform to its maximum capacity.
Benefits
Self priming.
Operates with dry suction.
Simple to install.
High suction lift.
Constant capacity at varying heads.
Single cover access.
Simple to operate.
Self compensating for wear.
The same pump for water and oils.
Remove the last drop from containers.
Minimal shear/emulsification.
Features
Megators floating stainless steel skimmers skim the surface of water, where the highest
concentration of oil and other effluent is located. The intake weir is adjustable, enabling the
skimmer to deal with thin or thick oil and effluent layers.
The Alpha Skimmer is primarily used as a floating suction device for the Sliding Shoe Pump.
Typical Installation:
pump, and it has indeed all the well known merits of that type - powerful suction and
self priming, constant capacity at varying heads, the ability to cope with rough
conditions and to handle a great variety of liquids, viscous or free flowing, clean or
dirty. Yet in its simplicity, compactness and smooth flow it more closely resembles the
centrifugal pump. It therefore combines the advantageous features of both these two
main pump types without their respective limitations.