OilSmart Bilge Water Separator
The Bilge Filter-(TBF)
The #TBF3X system ass’y has 1 sediment filter and and two OilSmart oil removal filters with a gate valve and pressure gauge, that can work with any bilge pump. It plumbed, assembled and ready to be installed with just a simple inlet/outlet connections. With the #TBF3X system we can mount a IMO/MEPC 107 (49) oil content monitor behind that is USCG/ABS/BV certified and you can have a clear record of your oil in water discharges. The monitor can log the last 18 months of discharges thru the unit. Every time your pump kicks on——–it’s logged.
Want proof you are not over limits on oil?
How about TheBilgeFilter with an Oil Content Monitor?
This does not make it a separator — but it does give you a USCG approved monitor that shows the water quality of the water discharged thru this system. Unlike a full blown marine oil water separator that is usually a minimum of 30” square and 6′ tall, The Bilge Filter with the monitor is only 30″ high by 30″ wide x 8″ deep
These oil content monitors come with a 5 year certification which means it is certified to meet IMO/MEPC 107 (49) requirements for 5 years——-as long as the seal on the unit is not broken or missing. After 5 years it has to be re-calibrated to be certified as compliant with regulations. Big trouble awaits you if your monitor is out of certification because you would then be out of compliance with IMO/MEPC 107 (49) requirements and operating illegally. While there are a few recalibration services around, doing that takes you out of operation. The solution or work-around for that is simply getting a new measuring cell and simply installing it on your oil content monitor and you are then instantly recertified for another 5 years——-as long as you don’t break the seal on the measuring cell. It’s a simple quick installation and you’re back in business and back to being certified. Contact us directly for a certified replacement measuring cell.
Gives you a legal record of the water you’ve discharged thru the system. Shows the USCG — you’re trying to do the right thing. If you are not mandated to have a separator, this could be the answer. For 1/3 the size and cost of a Oil Water Separator!
OilSmart Bilge Water Separator
The Bilge Filter system assembly includes the filter housings, gate valve, pressure gauge AND the TBF filter cartridge removes oil, gas, diesel fuel and other hydrocarbons from the bilge water as it is discharged overboard. The Bilge Filter cartridge is replaceable and this system even ships with one spare. Each 20″ cartridge will remove up to a 1/2 gallon of oil—before needing replacement. Once you own the housing and mount, filter replacements are cheap and easy to use—certainly compared to pollution! A pint of oil can cover almost an acre!
Until now most of the fishing industry vessels, smaller workboats, ferries and almost all recreational vessels have been pretty much overlooked regarding the amount of oil they put over. That’s all changed. Since the EPA was successfully and the courts ORDERED compliance to the Clean Water Act. VGP is here! Vessel General Permit (VGP) requires commercial vessels under 79′ to take steps to reduce several different waste water streams.
For use in marine applications with an over-board discharge, the system must be operated in conjuction with a suitable oily water separator and monitor acceptable to the National Authority, when required to meet MARPOL or other relative legaslative requirements.
Want to meet the EPA or Coast Guardto discuss your illegal oily discharge?
Don’t have room for a full sized Oily Water Separator?
The FEDS are coming to a boat near you. The VGP is hapening!
- It’s against the law to pump oil into water!
- TheBilgeFilter can save you from a $25,000 fine.
- The Federal Water Pollution Act
- (aka Clean Water Act) disallows even the appearance of a visible sheen on the water.