{"product_id":"2540-watermaker-housing","title":"2540 Watermaker Housing","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" x 40\" Watermaker Membrane Housing (1000 PSI Fiberglass Pressure Vessel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis filament-wound fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) pressure vessel is purpose-built to serve as a \u003cstrong\u003ewatermaker membrane housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving sailors, yacht owners, and cruisers a dependable way to make fresh water at sea. Sized to house a single 2.5\" x 40\" reverse osmosis membrane element, it's a natural fit for the compact, high-pressure watermaker systems found aboard sailboats, catamarans, trawlers, and long-range cruising yachts, where reliable freshwater production is essential for extended passages and time spent at anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt using an advanced continuous filament winding process, the vessel shell is composed of continuous fiberglass impregnated with a heated epoxy resin system, resulting in a lightweight yet high-strength housing designed for the rigors of marine environments and continuous, long-term service life. Rated for a maximum operating pressure of \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 PSI (69 bar)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this housing is well suited for the seawater desalination pressures required to drive a watermaker's RO membrane efficiently — a key consideration for cruisers relying on their watermaker as a primary water source offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is fitted with \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel end caps\u003c\/strong\u003e, secured by a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel retaining device\u003c\/strong\u003e and sealed with \u003cstrong\u003edouble O-rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a secure, leak-resistant closure that stands up to saltwater exposure. A finished \u003cstrong\u003ewhite painted exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the vessel a clean, corrosion-resistant, UV-stable appearance suited to the tight, sun-exposed installation spaces common on sailboats and yachts. It ships complete with \u003cstrong\u003emounting straps and saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it straightforward to mount securely in a lazarette, engine room, or dedicated watermaker compartment. The vessel supports an allowable water pH range of \u003cstrong\u003e3–10 under normal operating conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e2–12 during periodic cleaning cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving sailors the flexibility needed to keep their watermaker membrane clean and performing well between passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermaker \/ Marine RO Membrane Housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSailboats, Yachts, Cruisers, Catamarans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVessel Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilament-Wound FRP (Fiberglass) Pressure Vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Membrane Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5\" x 40\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length (OAL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45.00\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Operating Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 PSI (69 bar \/ 70.3 kg\/cm²)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4\" NPT (Inlet \u0026amp; Outlet)¹\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Closures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel End Caps w\/ Retaining Device \u0026amp; Double O-Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting Straps \u0026amp; Saddles Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous Filament-Wound Fiberglass, Heated Epoxy Resin System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range (Continuous Operation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 – 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range (Cleaning Cycle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 – 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¹ Inlet and outlet ports are both 1\/4\" NPT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HCTI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43271721418850,"sku":null,"price":490.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2555\/0478\/products\/2.5_inch_seawater_housing_vessel_imported.png?v=1777775947","url":"https:\/\/hydrocomponents.us\/products\/2540-watermaker-housing","provider":"Hydrocomponents \u0026 Technologies Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}