Various SolarBee Models Available

Models are available for reservoir volumes of 0.2 to 40 million gallons per SolarBee. This flexibility allows us to select the best equipment for your reservoir.

Near-Laminar Flow Pattern

The SolarBee thoroughly mixes the entire reservoir, reaching all the dead spots, even in large reservoirs with hundreds of support columns. Breakpoint chlorination can be accomplished by injecting chlorine into the SolarBee impeller area.

Inexpensive to Operate

The SolarBee has little or no energy cost, a 25 year expected life, and virtually no maintenance. It comes with a two year parts and labor warranty.

Self Adjusting for Reservoir Level

The SolarBee flotation system, together with the variable length intake hose, self adjusts at all times for peak performance regardless of water depth in the reservoir. No other mixing system does this.

Little or No Infrastructure Expense

Although the various models range from 10 to 16 ft in diameter when fully assembled, the SolarBee's design allows it to be disassembled and brought into the reservoir through a 2 ft x 2 ft opening. Trained factory technicians perform all installations. Installation is typically within 4-6 weeks of the order date.

Compared to Nozzle Systems

Unlike nozzle devices applied to the inflow-outflow piping, the SolarBee causes no detrimental effect on system flow rate capability, no loss of energy at the nozzle, no losses in pump efficiency, and no changes to other distribution system characteristics. Also, by definition, when extra mixing is needed the most is when there is very little flow available to make the nozzle system perform at all.

Compared to Turbulent Mixers

High speed turbulent mixers have a very short distance of influence unlike the SolarBee which mixes the entire reservoir. The SolarBee has far less electrical and maintenance costs, and there is no high voltage in the reservoir. Also, the SolarBee has stainless steel construction instead of cast iron, and the SolarBee is not subject to problems of cavitation or being run dry.

Options Available

The SolarBee can be equipped with SCADA output signals, a chlorine injection system, and with various solar and 24-hour power kits as needed depending on reservoir characteristics.