Blue Water Explorer Watermaker

Blue Water Explorer Watermaker

The Blue Water Explorer Watermaker is designed for yacht operators who want robust, traditional controls with electronic monitoring of key reverse-osmosis functions. It uses a manual high-pressure valve while the controller handles product-water diversion and displays salinity and system status.

Key Features & Technical Information

• Production range: 475–1,800 GPD (1,800–6,810 LPD)
• Semi-automatic operation
• Traditional switches and manual high-pressure valve
• LCD display for product-water salinity and system status
• Automatic product-water diversion
• Fresh Water Flush system
• High-rejection membranes
• Quiet high-pressure pump
• Product-water carbon filter
• Dual-voltage 50/60 Hz motors
• Stainless-steel booster-pump shaft
• Designed for service and maintenance access

Models, Capacity & Selection

The Explorer range covers several production capacities up to 1,800 GPD, allowing a vessel to select output according to tank capacity, crew/guest demand and expected daily operating hours.

Why This Matters Onboard

Explorer systems are particularly relevant where the engineering team wants straightforward manual pressure control but still requires electronic water-quality information and automatic diversion of acceptable product water to the vessel’s tank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Explorer should I consider for 200 gallons of freshwater in five hours?

That duty requires about 40 gallons per hour, matching the published output of EXL 950-1 and EXL 950-2. These are rated outputs; also check tank capacity and generator starting capacity when selecting the installation.

How do Explorer, Explorer LX and Legend differ when choosing a watermaker?

Explorer suits buyers who want manual pressure control at up to 1,800 GPD. Explorer LX provides higher output from 2,100 GPD, while Legend offers automatic touchscreen operation at capacities closer to the standard Explorer range.

Which prefilter arrangement should I check before ordering Explorer consumables?

Blue Water lists a 10-inch dual 5/20-micron assembly and optional commercial prefilters for Explorer. Identify which assembly is installed before ordering cartridges; a micron rating alone does not establish the correct replacement.

Does EXL 950-2 make more water than EXL 950-1?

No. Both are rated at 40 gallons per hour; the difference is a two-membrane versus one-membrane arrangement. Compare their installation layouts when deciding which version fits your yacht.