AIRVAC is the world leader in Vacuum
Systems. The company has in excess of thirty years of experience and
holds numerous patents derived from the application of vacuum wastewater
technologies for municipal and industrial wastewater collection and transport
systems. AIRVAC's extensive knowledge of vacuum wastewater systems has
led to new products. One of these is the Vacuum Toilet line.
It was in the early 1980's that AIRVAC first designed and tested its
vacuum toilet. After years of research and development, AIRVAC brings
to the marketplace a new vacuum toilet that has a modern, sleek design
and simple operation.
The AIRVAC Advantage - Vacuum Toilets offer optimum flexibility in sanitary
liquid waste collection and transport through the use of a vacuum drainage
system. This system, utilizing Vacuum Toilets, can be installed in buildings
located where there is a need to control and conserve the amount of wastewater
produced in each flushing cycle. The use of this technology can help
solve the worldwide problems of water conservation and sewage disposal.
Additionally, the use of Vacuum Toilets with a vacuum drainage system
provides the designer a tool that can offer flexibility in installation
and operation.
Reasons for Selecting AIRVAC Vacuum Toilets
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Limited water supply
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Expensive
water and sewer hook up fees
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Expensive water and
sewer utility rates
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Existing utilities inadequate
for expansion
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Reduction
and control of water consumption
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Controlled
collection of both black and gray water
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Off-site construction
of bathroom modules
Eliminate these Common Problems of Gravity Drainage Systems
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Gravity systems utilize plumbing vents, which are
associated with roof leaks.
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Gravity systems utilize
traps on floor drains. These traps may dry out and permit sewer gas
to enter the building.
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Undetectable underground
sewer leaks are an ever-present risk.
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Gravity
systems require extensive floor excavation and backfilling for
installation.
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Solid
waste may collect in underground piping pockets and remain
stationary for extended periods of time. Such conditions encourage
bacterial growth and allow wastewater to become septic.
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Gravity
systems necessitate cutting floors and excavating to make minor system
repairs or revisions.
Major Features of Vacuum Drainage Systems
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Flexibility in Design - Wastewater can be lifted
vertically up to 20' from point of collection. Essentially eliminates
the need for piping under the floor within the building.
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Small
Pipe Diameters (1-1/4" to 4") - Minimize
installation costs, maintenance costs, and future modification costs.
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Overhead
Piping Installations – Allows for added
accessibility of the vacuum drainage system. Future modifications
are easily accomplished.
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Vents & Traps May
be Eliminated - AIRVAC Vacuum Interface Valves provide a positive
seal between discharged wastewater and the lavatory, water fountain,
or other fixture.
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Ease
of Service and Changing of Valves -Valves may be changed or serviced
with the transport system in operation.
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Water
Conservation - AIRVAC Vacuum Toilet uses 2/3 gallon (or less)
of water per flush.
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Virtual
Elimination of Pipe Obstructions- Wastewater is transported
at 15-18' per second. Possibility of bacterial growth is drastically
reduced.
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Minimized
Treatment Costs - Multiple collection tanks / discharge
pumps can be used to separate different types of wastewater. Also
optimizes re-use of non-contaminated wastewater streams.
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Transportation
of High Solid-to-Liquid Ratios - The system is able to
transport wastewater with high solid-to-liquid ratios
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