WHAT ARE THE STORAGE CAPACITIES / SIZES / DIMENSIONS OF THE RANGE SPAREAU ?

The capacity of the boxes that receive the waste water are different depending on the model :

• Spareau Family: a Subwoofer with a capacity of 185L sized up to 6 persons – 120 Litres useful.
  Subwoofer L 600 x w 800 x H 580 – Cabinet = l 400 x H 600 x 200
  A Spareau Family, for example, is perfectly suited to the demands of grey water recycling household for a family of 6 people thanks to its cabinet of receipt of 120 litres (useful & renewable), enough to power between 15 and 20 tanks flush

• Spareau Business : 2 versions available 
  Possibility to put 2 boxes Spareau Family series – SF ( 600 x 800 x H 600) x 2
  Cabinet capacity 470L 7/14 persons – 280 Litres useful.
  Cabinet capacity 610L 15/20 people – 410 Litres useful.
  pallet size 1200 x 1000 H 750 + Wardrobe = l 600 x H 800 x 260

  Spareau Community : a Subwoofer with a capacity of 1060L 21/ 35 – 700 Litres useful 
  pallet size 1200 x 1000 H 1115 – Cabinet = l 600 x H 800 x 260

Storage and reuse of grey water / rain water

Do YOU PROVIDE A VAT OF EXTRA STORAGE TO AVOID THE EXCESS WATER From LEAVES TO The DRAIN VIA THE overflow ?

Once full, the containers SPAREAU are all equipped with a too-full rejects grey water or sewer system, or if applicable, in a holding tank, water storage tank, cistern, rain water recuperator, etc, in order to be reused for outdoor use (irrigation, garden, washing outside).
Our business is to provide complete solutions integrating storage, treatment and reuse of the waters according to their origins and their destinations. For a more complete solution, please contact us.

CAN WE PAIR SPAREAU WITH A RAINWATER collection ?

It is possible thanks to the system SPAREAU® filter rain water and use it as a recovery station for both rainwater and grey water (water used for washing the body and clothes). Attention from a health point of view, the use of grey water and rain water had been processed through SPAREAU®, transforms the waters of clear water adapted to the TOILET, but not the "potabilise" no.

CAN WE REUSE The WATER FOR the WATERING OF The GARDEN AND / OR EXTERIOR CLEANING ?

For watering and/or cleaning, it will be necessary to size the storage tank of recycled water as a function of the surface area of garden to water or surface outside to clean. The entire range Spareau can be connected to a tank additional from the too full. We propose a filtration kit extra special "garden" which filter to 3 levels of wastewater to the store it for watering.

The philosophy of our range Spareau is to treat and stabilize the grey water with the tablets of enzymes eco carrying the label, compatible with septic systems and in order to be able to reuse the water for exterior use and in particular for the garden.
It is obvious that the regular use of hygiene products and detergents are as natural as possible, even biodegradable, can only contribute to the proper functioning of SPAREAU® and accompany the ecological approach.

Regarding the installation of the system SPAREAU

WHO CAN I INSTALL MY SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

As a manufacturer – distributor, we do not provide home installation, but the installation of a system Spareau is within the reach of any plumber or any person having good knowledge in plumbing. The installation is easy and requires just 5 connections to standard plumbing (2-in-flow and 3-in-water supply). We remain at your disposal to put you in touch with a skilled qualified installer.
You have the ability to view and download all of the technical documents SPAREAU® on our website : http://www.spareau.co/uk

WHERE AND HOW TO INSTALL SPAREAU ?

The system Spareau is composed of 2 modules : a case of the receipt of the grey water and a wardrobe of filtration. Like any home appliance, it must be installed conveniently in a healthy place, which is easily accessible, isolated from extreme temperatures and humidity.
The main work of implementation is to divert water from the sanitary ware (sinks, showers, washing machine) and bring them back to the place where the case of the receipt of the grey water Spareau.
Similarly, it is also important to feed your tank TOILET from the place where the cabinet filter grey water Spareau.

HOW much does AN INSTALLATION Of A SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

Only a study of your installation by a skilled professional can determine the feasibility and the rate of installation but they account for a new installation or recent, a day, or an average of 500€.

THEN I INSTALL MY SYSTEM SPAREAU IN MY CRAWLSPACE ?

In the case of installation in a crawlspace, ideally the subwoofer system Spareau must be installed at the entrance to the crawl space and in a place disbursed offering a minimum of 1 metre in height, to ensure its maintenance. It may be semi-buried up to the overflow (35 cm). The entrance to the crawlspace must be 70 cm minimum height and width in order to be able to leave the case in the event of maintenance.

The system Spareau, like any other home appliance, must be installed in a healthy place, which is easily accessible, isolated from extreme temperatures and humidity
If the installation of the system Spareau in the crawlspace is not possible (in a house of full foot, for example), it is enough to recover some(s) basin(s) and connect the washing machine is large enough to supply a minimum of 10 flushes in a row.
If you do not have gravity, there is a kit lift that returns the wastewater as soon as they arrive, in the case of the receipt of the grey water system Spareau module (sold as an option).

On obtaining a Spareau

WHAT IS THE REGULATION ON THE RECYCLING OF GREYWATER ?

It is true, the regulation is substantial and we may get lost as it is diffuse, depending on the case, but the general principle for the use of the public network is the following :
We can't recycle that water "public network" if the evacuation goes through the sewage (Normal, since the wastewater is taxed)
The recycled water can only supply power flushing toilets or be intended for outdoor use. This recycled water may not have a home or food.
Normally, it would be necessary to make a statement in the Hall or in the Prefecture following the common Article R. 1321-57 of the code of public health to which very few responses are returned.
But due to the current situation of water shortage, the public authorities are tolérents and push to integrate new solutions for the energy, economic and ecological
SPAREAU meets the standards NF EN1717 and B128.3-12 (greywater).

WHAT IS THE GRANTS AND AIDS ?

For the moment, aids and subsidies on what type of hardware are still rare; however, they remain at the initiative of local government-type metropolitan area, department, region, agency of water, etc., This is far from being systematic but we begin to catch a glimpse of the initiatives of various public institutions and we hope as you, that our future will be of solutions " for saving drinking water approved for the premium energy.

WHAT ARE THE AVERAGE DELIVERY TIME ?

They are variables and temporal, but we give, in general, 4 to 6 weeks to commands for the model Family and 6 to 8 weeks for the models, Business or Community. In the high season (spring, summer.) this period may be more important.

Regarding the use of the system SPAREAU

Live with the Spareau

WHAT IS THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE PUMP ?

The pump is a submersible pump of 1000Watts and 4 bars of pressure so, in theory, can climb up to 40 metres in height, which allows you to simultaneously power multiple tanks of the TOILET even located several tens of meters in distance and height. It goes off every drop of pressure in the network for only a few seconds. The power consumption is 2 to 3€ / month for a family of 4 to 6 people(tariff electricity 2023)

CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOISE OF THE PUMP IN OPERATION ?

The index of the sound to the open air of the pump is 30 decibels, but much less since housed in a box sealed with cover and immersed in water, so it is very muffled.

THE SYSTEM HAS AN INTERNAL MEMORY of THE NUMBER Of USES, THE AMOUNT OF TREATED WATER (and THEREFORE SAVED) ?

Not internally, but the ability to connect a water meter output to quantify the water savings generated by the system (optional)

IN CASE OF a POWER OUTAGE, THE SYSTEM HAS A STANDBY POWER ON 12 VOLTS ?

The solution in 12 volts is not really suitable for practical and economic reasons. In general, the power cuts are very short and do not require a backup solution. During installation, the establishment of a by-pass is provided in our kit and allows you to easily switch the system on running water (by opening a valve and closing another). Suddenly, your installation works without electricity, and also helps the reservoirs of WC during the operations of maintenance of SPAREAU®, cleaning, and changing filters, etc (see technical data sheet " module by-pass ").

THEN I REUSE THE WASTE WATER FROM MY WASHING MACHINE WITH SPAREAU ?

The waste water from the washing machine are part of the grey water. It is often very easy to retrieve all the waters of the washing machines, which are all equipped with a pump ! and send them to the case of the receipt of the grey water, placed the same distance.
For information, the recovery of water from a single program of a washing machine, enough to feed at least 10 flushes in a row, and corresponds to the need for water in the tank of a TOILET for a family of 3 people.
In the case of recycling grey water from the washing machine, it is strongly recommended to regularly clean the filter of the device (usually there is a little trap door located at the bottom of the washing machine), mainly because of the textile fibres.

AND THEN I FEED MY WASHING MACHINE WITH THE WATER TREATED BY MY SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

Yes, the legislation provides power wash cloths with the recycled water, but quite honestly the result of the washes will never be equivalent to that obtained with running water. This is why, we prefer to recover the gray water from wash cloths instead of the feed in grey-water recycling.

THEN I REUSE THE TREATED WATER BY SPAREAU TO SUPPLY WATER make-up MY POOL ?

We don't recommend it for health reasons (this is not really authorized), and compared to the clarity of the water that can be different. In fact, even if it is clear and very appropriate for the TOILET as it drips on a white background, but it is not as translucent as the water of a swimming pool. However, it is possible to recover in the Spareau, the water after the wash / rinse my pool for reuse.

WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY Of the MAINTENANCE OF the SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

Like all filtration systems, the module Spareau requires the recurrent maintenance.
At the level of the subwoofer, it is important to clean the basket stainless steel at least 1 time per month. This basket is made from canvas, stainless steel it is removable and can be cleaned in the washing, brushing or in the aspirant, which brings a lot of comfort during the maintenance of the system. Has the same frequency, it is necessary to add shelves enzyme for purification of water stored.
The cabinet of filtration can be located nearby or at a distance as the case may be (provided with a cable length of 7 m or more on request) but the 2 elements must be easily accessible for maintenance.
At the level of the cabinet of filtration, filter cartridges to replace every 6 to 9 months depending on the number of users and their patterns of consumption.

OPENING the WARDROBE OF The SPAREAU, HOW to REPLACE THE FILTER CARTRIDGES ? AND THEN I CLEAN THEM ?

The system is supplied with a cartridge washable 50 microns and a filter cartridge 20µ that cannot be cleaned. It is normal that the color darkens as these are cartridges that hold that there has to be filtered (some, such as charcoal filters are darker in nature.)
They replace every 6 to 9 months depending on the number of users and their patterns of consumption. To filter over the end, there are cartridges with 5 microns (sold separately) that allow to obtain a clearer waters.

IS IT NECESSARY TO DRAIN THE TANK FULL EVERY TIME YOU CLEAN ?

No. It is advisable to drain once or twice a year, or when the water seems to " irretrievable ". In case of holidays for several weeks, it is advisable to drain the casing through the valve provided for this purpose or to add before from a pebble product or the active oxygen product (pool) in the housing.

CAN I USE CHLORINE AS a MEANS Of SANITATION IN THE TRAY OF greywater ?

Nothing prevents you from doing so, unless you intend to reuse the treated water for your garden or vegetable garden, or if it is incompatible with your septic tank. Many will tell us that the chlorine is not eco-friendly, but the drinking water from our tap is also chlorinated low dose. In addition, the chlorine evaporates in the open air, so there was a residue is very low after use. Instead of using chlorine slow, you can use the active oxygen compatible with the watering of the plants.
Let's not forget that the water in the Spareau is generally for the tanks of the toilet.

About the price the SPAREAU

WHAT IS The WATER savings GENERATED BY THE SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

The system SPAREAU allows you to perform a triple economy up to :
– 40 % savings on your bill of drinking water consumption.
– 40 % of drinking water conservation on the natural resource
– 40 % savings on the reprocessing of waste water

HOW long am I GOING to DAMPEN MY INVESTMENT SAVER DRINKING WATER SPAREAU ?

In order to make a calculation just, it is necessary to take a water bill for a year in vat, for the divide by the number of m3 consumed. The price of the m3 medium in France is 4€ per m3 today. Tomorrow, what will be the price of water ?
It is estimated that the increase of 30% to 80% of the price of the water, according to the regions in the next 3 to 5 years. In addition, he is sure that Ecology has to rhyme with Economics, but the installation of a water recycling system in the first place is Eco-friendly. Don't you find it ridiculous to throw the drinking water in your toilet ?
The depreciation obviously depends on the annual water consumption. You can do an accurate simulation on the site : http://www.spareau.co/uk
From a purely financial point of view, if you make a loan to finance a system Spareau, it can do nothing cost thanks to the economy generated, over the amortization period.
Request a custom simulation and you will be amazed !

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (FILTERS, CONSUMABLES, ETC.) ?

Each module SPAREAU® is delivered with the elements of filtration (filter cartridges) and sanitation (filter vent & tablets enzymatic) that are to be changed between 9 and 12 months depending on the mode and frequency of use.

WHAT IS The ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF the SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

The design of our range Spareau respect of measures of the "Eco-friendly & Eco-Responsible" ; all of the materials that compose it, are separable and 100% recyclable ! This product has a low environmental footprint, and also low power consumption (2 to 3€ / month for a family of 4 to 6 people)

CAN YOU send ME A RETURN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FROM The ORIGIN OF the SYSTEM SPAREAU ?

We are designer SPAREAU®, patented concept in 2018, entirely manufactured in our workshop in Occitania (Made in France). The range Spareau has continued to improve over the years and we are a pioneer in the field of recycling and grey water treatment.
On our website you will find links to videos of the youtube channel or a particular unpacks and installs a module Spareau Family,
It makes the balance of 1 year after installation and talks about the gains !

Since the filtration system is still greatly improved with the advent of a linen basket stainless steel removable and washable.

What are the warranties on the systems Spareau ?
As a manufacturer – distributor, we assure a warranty of 2 years parts exchange standard across the catalogue of the range Spareau. The hardware equipped with pump Einhell are guaranteed for 5 years!!!

THE DECENNIAL OF MY PLUMBER/INSTALLER TAKES ACCOUNT OF THIS SETUP ?

The warranty of the installation is ensured by the ten-year warranty from the installer, which has made the implementation of the system.

THEN I INSTALL THE SYSTEM SPAREAU OUTSIDE ?

The system SPAREAU may be you can stay outdoors in a location covered and insulated. Like any home appliance,  it will need to be installed idéalement, in a healthy place, which is easily accessible, isolated from extreme temperatures and humidity.