The capacity of the LifeSaver Airwater machine is 500 Litres. This means the machine is able to produce 500L of water within a 24 hour period given optimum humidity and temperature levels.

The LifeSaver machine can start to produce water around 35% humidity. At this level of humidity it produces approximately 125 litres of water within a 24 hour period. Full capacity is reached where the temperature ranges between 25-40 degrees celsius and humidity levels between 60-80%.

The LifeSaver Airwater machines were originally designed for the military to be used in desert type environments. If you are running the machine in the desert, the machine will produce the bulk of its water at night as the dew falls and when the temperature becomes lower. The ideal working conditions for the unit in terms of temperature range from 5 to 40 degrees Celsius.

The filters work on the basis of reverse osmosis which is a process that is environmentally friendly.

The outer shell of the LifeSaver model is made out of metal grade rolled iron plate which complies with the AS1303 or IS3000 standard.

The life cycle of the Lifesaver model can be compared to a normal refrigerator. Some refrigerators can last for 10 to 15 years if they are looked after. The same applies to the LifeSaver machine. As there are no moving parts in the LifeSaver machine this adds to its useful life.

The maintenance costs of the LifeSaver unit depends on the amount of water that is going through the machine, however as an indicative guide:

• The filters need to changed every 12-15 months (Cost is approx $100)
• The ultra violet light needs to be changed every 18 months (Cost is approx $30)

All the filters have an outer shell with the inner shell being filled with carbon in one filter and minerals in the other. When these filters need changing they can be put back into the earth.

The reverse osmosis occurs in a membrane that perishers over a period of time. The ultra violet light is a globe that is disposed off like any other glass object or can be recycled along with other glass products.

The LifeSaver machine consumes 0.4 kWh/L of power. The machine switches off once the tanks are full. The kilowatts change once the machines condensors stop working to well under 15 % of the total voltage used to run the unit. The machines can be run by alternate power supply, solar or wind power which would make them fully sustainable in remote areas.

Our experience has been that people in certain villages in Africa use only 2 to 3 litres per person per day. Unfortunately in Africa each village or community uses what they can bring or carry back to their respective villages hence the small quantity of water consumed, which is barely enough to survive. Allowing for consumption averages of 12 litres a day, the Lifesaver machine could adequately serve a community of 50 people.

The water has been tested in different parts of the world. The water quality is far better than the best mineral waters being sold in the world today. Recently, the water tested was tested in Thailand and the parts per million from the machines recorded a 0.03 PPM as compared to the best mineral waters around today which record typical readings of 1.30PPM. Australian tests will be conducted in the very near future by CSIRO.

There is more water in the world’s atmosphere than all the water on the earth. Some say there is over 4000 cubic kilometers of water in the atmosphere at any one time.

The humidity in the air will not change as a result of the machines drawing water out of the atmosphere. The hydrological cycle will always replenish the water in the air. Nature maintains this ratio by accelerating or retarding the rates of evaporation and condensation irrespective of the activities of man. It is the sole source and means of regenerating wholesome water for all forms of life.

As at 16 April 2005