Waterline Controls to Exibit at WEFTEC 2015

Choosing the Right Water Level Sensor

Very basically, a water level sensor detects the level of water in a container. Our water level systems use Electronic Sensors for determining the volume of water in a tank. They can replace old systems with mechanical float switches and Capacitive, Conductive or Ultrasonic sensors.

There are lots of water level sensor systems available today. The challenge is in choosing the right system. You need ease of use. You’ll need to easily integrate with your existing systems. You need to monitor and, finally, control it.

It is important to select a water control sensor that has an intuitive monitoring system. Ours feature LED indicators and easy to use push button systems. If the sensor can work on autopilot, then you reduce the need for continuous manual monitoring. We say ours system is “so complete you don’t need to be there.” With our controllers and sensors you have a complete level detection and filling system which is fully automatic.

Durability is another important factor to consider in a water level sensor. We build systems so they can last for many decades. A modular design will also let you fix individual parts when needed, eliminating the need for a complete replacement. You will never have to replace the entire unit again, simply replace the appropriate part. This kind of design can substantially reduce the cost of maintenance and operation. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If it doesn’t work we will take it back – period. This kind of guarantee shows we are very confident about the effectiveness of our system.

Safety

Waterline systems utilize a low voltage, which avoids injuries and serious accidents. A low-voltage / low-amp system totally eliminates the possibility of electric shock. During installation and maintenance, you are safe from accidents due to high sensor voltages. Our sensors are listed to UL508 Standard by ETL.

Sensor Types

The types of sensor you see in today’s market are generally Mechanical, Capacitive, Conductive and Ultrasonic. All of these have many drawbacks, reliability issues, corrosive issues, voltage issues or cost and calibration issues. In an application that contains diesel or certain coolants we do recommend using mechanical float switches. We have developed our own magnetic reed switch that connects directly with our WLC Series controller when needed.

New Technology

Waterline Controls designed and created completely new electronic switch sensor that runs on software. In conjunction with our automatic controllers, with models designed for many markets and application, we offer a complete, simple, and reliable solid state electronic level control system that is also very cost effective.

Cooling Technology Institute’s Annual Conference in New Orleans

At this CTI Annual Conference show I was there alone, but got to spend time with one of my Customers Tony Balliagues, a Canadian, that I ran into there. On this trip I realized how much I love the combined art and music you find in Orleans. And of course, the food is really good too; there is just no other place quite like it in the US.

26 technical papers were presented, along with sessions put on by the Water Treating Group (WT), the Performance and Technology Group (P&T) and the Engineering Standards and Maintenance Group (ES&M) of CTI. There was also a Water Treating Panel Discussion on Instrumentation and Control in Cooling Water Systems. Hey, that’s us!
The conference was billed to “consist of the industry’s top vendors”.
We enjoyed meeting several OEMs and are excited about working with them in the future. We got a great reception and will be working furiously to get back to all of those that requested more information or quotes. We hope to welcome many of you to our family soon. Thanks!
–Bill S.

AHR Expo in Chicago

The American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) “AHR Expo” in Chicago this year turned out to be a record breaker for attendance. Over 62,000 visitors from over 140 were in attendance for the 2015 Annual Meeting, according to ASHAE. A consolidation between ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association was also finalized by both organizations at the conference.
We had a great time – a special thanks goes out to all of the great people we talked with. Many were genuinely interested in how our water level controllers could upgrade and modernize their systems, and we had many conversations with both contactors and OEMs, several of whom we are already talking with further.
It was a pretty cold visit to Chicago this year, but we had a good time there. We did get a bit tired walking around the conference and one day even braved the cold on foot back to the hotel, but a cab was the proper way to travel in that weather. At nights we were on a quest to find the best Italian food and even had several different kinds of pizza at three different restaurants. Our favorite food on this visit turned out to be at a place called Tuscany.
Next we are off to the Cooling Technology Institute’s Annual Conference in New Orleans, where we hope to see many old and, hopefully, some new, friends.
–Bill S.

Lift Stations Explained

A lift station is a system that moves any sort of clear water or wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher elevation. It begins as a wet well – a large underground pit that gravity pipelines feed into. When there is a determined amount of water or sewage in the wet well, an electronic or float switch will activate a centrifugal pump that sends the contents elsewhere. In sewage situations, the lift station will carry sewage to a treatment center.

It’s often found that wet wells contain multiple pumps in order to handle various flows throughout the day. Secondary underground rooms where technicians can safely enter and service pumps and monitoring systems are known as dry wells, and are typically found near the wet well. If a level switch or pump were to fail for whatever reason, the contents can overflow. Regardless of clearwater or wastewater, this often results in property damage and/or physical injury.

Waterline Controls offers the WLC7000-9100 series for accurate and reliable level control. The WLC sensor is made of stainless steel probes that are low voltage and low current, and will not plate, foul, or degrade in clearwater or wastewater. The functions offered include pump on and off for two different pumps, a high alarm, and power loss indication. They can alternate between two pumps to ensure that both pumps are used equally, and a visible/audible alarm is optional. Lift Station controls and sensors have some specific reqirements you can explore more in depth here.

Waterline Controls Acquires Trademark

After six years of waiting, Waterline Controls has finally received its trademark. When System Dynamics, Inc was developing Waterline Controls back in October of 2008, President Bill Seneff applied for a trademark of the name “Waterline Controls” to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). After almost ten months of processing, the trademark request was denied. During five years of growing Waterline Controls business into the product line it is today, Bill Seneff had the Waterline Controls’ logo created and developed the WLC Level Controllers into a popular and recognizable brand. In August of 2013, both Waterline Controls’ name and logo were resubmitted for review by USPTO. There was no opposition, and the trademarks were officially registered on August 19th, 2014. You can find both the logo and the name trademarked at www.uspto.gov under their registration numbers 4587419 and 4587400 respectively.

New Catalog Release!

Due to an interest in physical literature from both new and existing customers across the country, Waterline Controls shows its dedication to clientele by developing a new product catalog. This blue booklet contains product information for all applications, including cooling towers, well water holding tanks, boilers, fire protection, sumps, commercial pools and fountains, sewage, and wastewater treatment.
Inside each catalog you will find high-resolution prints of the information sheets we provide online. These information sheets offer the product’s description, functions, design, and drawings. Included with the catalog is a flash drive that has .pdf versions of the printed documents, as well as AutoCAD drawings for each of our products. This is the first release of the DWG files.
Waterline Controls is proud to have been a paperless company and assist the economical efforts to conserve paper. If there are applications that you are not interested in, you can request custom catalogs that are built for your interests and needs in an effort to reduce paper consumption. These catalogs are currently in limited supply, so call today to ensure you receive your Waterline Controls catalog!