Blue Water Explorer LX Watermaker

Blue Water Explorer LX Watermaker

The Blue Water Explorer LX Watermaker provides high-volume reverse-osmosis production with a more traditional semi-automatic control arrangement. It is intended for large yachts and commercial vessels where engineering teams prefer manual pressure adjustment combined with electronic monitoring.

Key Features & Technical Information

• Production range: 2,100–3,400 GPD (7,950–12,870 LPD)
• Semi-automatic operation
• Traditional switches and manually adjusted back-pressure regulating valve
• LCD display for product-water salinity and system status
• Automatic product-water diversion to the storage tank
• Fresh Water Flush system
• High-rejection membranes
• Product-water carbon filter
• High- and low-pressure safety switches
• Optional remote control
• Compact-frame configuration

Models, Capacity & Selection

Current Explorer LX models are EXX 2100, 2600, 2700, 3200 and 3400. Manufacturer data lists 85–142 gallons per hour of production and 7.6 GPM feed flow across the range.

Why This Matters Onboard

The Explorer LX suits vessels that need the output of a large-yacht watermaker while retaining direct mechanical control over high-pressure adjustment. Electronic monitoring provides salinity and operating-status information without converting the system to fully automatic pressure control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changes should I consider when moving from Explorer to Explorer LX?

Explorer LX starts at 2,100 GPD and lists 7.6 GPM feed flow, compared with 4.2 GPM for Explorer. Its single-phase specification is also 220 V at 34 A running and 98 A starting, so existing water and power connections need assessment before a replacement is selected.

Should I choose EXX 2600 or EXX 2700 for a higher-output installation?

EXX 2700 is rated at 113 gallons per hour versus 108 for EXX 2600, despite using three membranes rather than four. Choose by required output and the model drawing, not membrane count alone.

Which should I consider if I want LX output with automatic pressure control?

Compare Legend LX with Explorer LX. They cover the same published daily capacity range, but Legend LX provides fully automatic touchscreen operation while Explorer LX retains a manually adjusted pressure valve.