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Make your own disinfectant from salt.
Make disinfectant from salt, where you need it.
A small water supply or hospital needs disinfectant but cannot store chlorine safely. Salt water and a small electric current make liquid bleach (sodium hypochlorite) on site.
What it achieves
The key numbers.
liquid bleach made on site.
chlorine cylinders.
and power are the only inputs.
Problem and fix
The problem this solves.
- 01The problem
A small water supply or hospital needs disinfectant but cannot store chlorine safely.
How it is fixedSalt water and a small electric current make liquid bleach (sodium hypochlorite) on site. A small portable model makes it from kitchen salt when needed.
How it works
Step by step.
- 1
Mix
Common salt is dissolved in water.
- 2
Electrolyse
A small electric current turns it into liquid bleach (sodium hypochlorite).
- 3
Dose
The bleach is dosed into stored water or used to clean surfaces.
Key features
Why it works well.
No chlorine to store or transport. No leftover chemicals to throw away.
- No hazardous storageNo chlorine gas to store or transport.
- No leftover chemicalsNothing to dispose of.
- Portable modelA small unit makes disinfectant from kitchen salt on demand.
At a glance
The details.
| Product | About 1% sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Salt, water, electricity |
| Scale | Portable to town supply |
| Ready level | Level 6 to 7 of 9 (tested in the field) |
| Scale | Home to town |
Costs are indicative and change with your water, site and plant size. We confirm them after testing a sample.
Where it is used
Who it is for.
- Small water supplies
- Hospitals and clinics
- Homes and travel
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is this technology proven?
Yes. It is at ready level 6 to 7 of 9, which means: tested in the field. No chlorine to store or transport. No leftover chemicals to throw away.
Can we try it on our own water first?
Yes. We test a sample in our NABL-accredited lab and, where it helps, run a small trial on your site before you invest in a full plant.
Do you supply and install it?
Yes. We design, supply, install and start up the system, train your staff, and our lab checks the treated water.
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THE NEXT STEP
Fix it on
your own site.
Send us a water sample or a test report. We will check it, confirm this method fits and tell you what it costs to run.
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