Running costs are modest with most residential properties consuming between $300 and $500 each year in Aquatek.
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The costs associated with operating the StainStopper are determined by two key factors:
1. How much dissolved iron is in your water.
2. The volume of water that you pump.
Stop bore water stain in its tracks!
When your bore water comes out clean and clear but leaves dirty brown stains on your walls, plants and paths, the StainStopper System is ideal for you. ​
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Prices range from between $2000 and $3000 with commercial systems generally under $5000
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Wireless Kit Now available
A solid 2km range this system add-on means we don't have to connect the reticulation controller with wires to the StainStopper Pulse.
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For all those folks who have their reticulation controller in the garage or the other side of the house from the bore, this solves those problems.​
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We now have available the Aquatek as a powder designed for white calcium type stains. Running costs are similar to the iron stain liquid Aquatek.
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Questions we will ask:
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Access to the bore, is it covered in concrete or pavers?
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Power availability for the Pulse, we need access to the retic controller and power.
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Condition of the main water pipe, if it’s clogged, it will need a clean.
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Is the water coming out clear and after resting for 24 - 48 hours turning brown? We want to know it’s a mineral iron problem rather than something else. like tannin
StainStopper Pulse System
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The Pulse offers great flexibility as we can mount the dosing system with either tank configuration. The Pulse requires one 20mm blue line connection to the head of the bore or the mainline, connection to the retic controller and power. ​
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Select which tank you would like: 140/350/750 L
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Expect from 30 and 400 hours continuous operation per fill depending on the tank size and site details.
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Designed for Aquatek Liquid Pro treatment concentrate
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First qty of Aquatek included with full system purchase
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Requires a single phase power supply (GPO)
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Tank can be customised and partially buried for a more discreet look.
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Optional Extras
StainStopper Pulse Wireless $625
We now have a wireless link for the Pulse system, so we no longer need to run wires from the reticulation controller to the tank when the controller is on the other side of the property. We still need a power point (GPO) near the System to run the pump.
Boresaver StainStopper F&Q
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Is it safe for my garden?
Safe for your garden, pets and stock as its non toxic!
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Do I have tannins?
Take a sample of water from a sprinkler, does it come out clear then turn brown over the next 24 hours? This is iron. Tannin would mean the water is coloured right from the start.
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What if I have a buildup of iron oxide in my bore and reticulation system before I install a StainStopper?
The iron clogging has to go somewhere. We usually look to add extra Aquatek to the tank to get rid of the iron oxide quicker but it does take time. Clients report anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to get the pipes clean. If you have sensitive surfaces you will want to wait for the pipes to clear before using the IronKleen stain remover.
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Do I get a guarantee?
Absolutely! in Western Australia, we are fortunate to have very strong consumer protection laws in place. This means it’s not just us saying we will back the units, the law requires us to! The goods must be fit for purpose and we guarantee that they are.
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Does the StainStopper do anything else?
The units not only provide complete stain protection, they also keep the pipes, valves and gear drives clean, a real bonus on larger commercial properties! Clogging of sprinklers and pipes is so bad for some folks they put a StainStopper on just to keep the pipes clean. Works brilliantly.
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Iron oxide already clogging the bore?
If you want to fit a StainStopper to a dirty bore, i.e. one with a lot of iron oxide clogging please talk to us about cleaning it first with BoreSaver Ultra C or Multikleen. A number of clients have had great success fitting a StainStopper and increasing the dose rate for a few months as well.
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What if it’s a long way from the bore to the StainStopper?
After 10m, you get flow and pressure losses that make tuning the unit harder and the install more expensive. We know shorter is better but can manage longer if required, it just costs a little more to install.
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Can I add fertiliser to the StainStopper?
We prefer you don’t as it will void the guarantee.
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Does the unit promote IRB or other problems?
No. The Aquatek Liquid Plus concentrate doesn’t promote IRB at all, unlike some other products offered to the market.
Residential Tank
140 lt tank
Up to 30 hours treatment
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The Residential unit is the compact, convenient, good looking solution for your iron stain problems. This unit is designed for folk who water 3-4 hours at most a week.
Maxi Tank
350 lt
68 hours treatment
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Designed with the larger house or rural property in mind
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Holding tank size is 350 L
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Approximately 60-66 hours continuous operation per tank fill
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Unit is 585 diameter by 1239 mm high
A water sample before StainStopper installation and after
