grundfos lifelink AUTOMATED WATER KIOSKS water dispenser Integrated revenue collection and water management for sustainable water supply

Meeting the challenges for sustainable water supply Grundfos AQtap addresses some of the main challenges for providing reliable and sustainable water supply in the developing world. These issues include improving the ability to collect and manage revenue to secure funds for service and ensure accountability towards investors. Grundfos AQtap is an intelligent water dispenser that can be used at any water kiosk. It’s simple and intuitive to use, and water consumers pay for the water via a WaterCard. The use of smart cards for revenue collection is transparent and reliable for the consumers and...

surprisingly easy water dispensing The AQtap dispenser unit is extremely tough and surprisingly easy to use The consumer experiences minimal downtime in water supply while gaining a positive and transparent water tapping experience. This is made possible by the: • Simple and intuitive interface • Closed system for credit transactions using smart cards • Precise dispensing with minimum water wastage Consumers load credits onto their WaterCard, either through local water credit vendors or via mobile payment. They are then ready to tap water, and this is done in four easy steps: Load a WaterCard...

revenue collection The unique platform for efficient revenue collection is fully integrated into Grundfos AQtap. To tap water from the AQtap dispenser unit, the consumer requires a WaterCard with a positive balance of water credits. The consumer buys water credits either on-site or using mobile payment. Smart cards are activated by you as water service provider and in addition to the WaterCard used by consumers there are three other types of smart card, all administered by you and your administrators. Water Service Provider – AdminCard: • Activate new VendorCards and ServiceCards • Create water...

Smart water management Using the mobile network, Grundfos AQtap is connected to a water management system that publishes data on its operational status and transactions, enabling you to manage your water kiosks remotely. Even large numbers of water kiosks in distant locations can be monitored with the online water management system, meaning you can expand operations, establishing a new level of professional and reliable water supply service for low-income communities. CASE: Nairobi City Water At Grundfos, we already have considerable experience with installed automated water dispensers, where...

Professional service and support Technical specifications Technical data of dispenser Installation requirements Hydraulic capacity ~ 1 m /h (under normal working conditions) Tapping increments Dimensions of inlet and outlet pipe connections 45 W (1 solar panel is enough) Ambient temperature Protection class Capacity of included backup-battery 18 Ah = approx. 12 hours of operation Water quality WHO drinking water standards external battery can be connected Water particle content Battery extensibility • particle size max. 0.5 mm • install with supplied strainer Water temperature Reading angles...

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