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Emperor Aquatics, Inc. in the News
Below are 2010 "News Items" and links to their provider.

Click on ARCHIVED for past "News Items".

UV transmissibility is the absorption of UV light by water, particles and dissolved materials. Twenty years ago UV transmittance (UVT) was seldom a topic of discussion. Today, we can not legitimately select a UV system for a specific application without identifying %UVT.

Visit UV Transmissibility for more information.

0250160-B SMART HO ML UV Sterilizer
160-watt SMART HO ML UV Sterilizer being delivered to a chemical lab.

SafeGUARD COM6520 UV System
SafeGUARD "COM Series" COM6520, 520 watt, UV System being delivered to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, Inc. for use on their marine rescue facility. This SafeGUARD unit will aid in animal rescue relief efforts associated with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Panacea, FL

SafeGUARD COM4400HO-3F UV System
SafeGUARD "COM Series" COM4400HO-3F, 400 watt, UV System being delivered to Aquatic Habitats for germicidal disinfection on a Research Rack & Embryo Production System.

Apopka, FL

SafeGUARD COM61500HO UV Systems
5 SafeGUARD "COM Series" COM61500HO UV Systems being installed on a finfish production Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) at the Sai-Pac Fish Farm in Vietnam.

Vietnam

SafeGUARD COM6750HOB6F
SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV System being delivered to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Facility for germicidal disinfection on their Zebra Fish Research System.

Seattle, WA

SafeGUARD CLP6260A6-3FB
SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV System used for germicidal disinfection on a Seafood Processing System to provide bio-security. This specific facility processes finfish, shrimp and mussels.

Reymann Memorial Farm
SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV System being delivered to West Virginia University to be used at their Reymann Memorial Farm. This UV System will be used for germicidal disinfection on their Trout Farm.

Wardensville, WV

SafeGUARD COM6195 UV System
Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered a SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV System to the North Carolina Zoological Park for germicidal disinfection on a reptile exhibit.

Asheboro, NC

Stingray Beach
Emperor Aquatics, Inc. would like to congratulate the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ on the June 18th, Grand Opening of their Stingray Beach Touch-Tank attraction. We would also like to say, "Thanks" to the Adventure Aquarium for selecting our COM3028-2004 Protein Skimmer with 2 gram/hour Ozone Generator for use on their new exhibit.

Camden, NJ

SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV System
On June 14th, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s National Commercial Sales Manager, Adrian Megay, visited the Eagle Sockeye Research Facility to assist in the installation & testing of a SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV System. The 2,600 watt CLP unit is being used to disinfect all of the influent water coming into the facility from the local river.

Eagle, ID

SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV Systems
Two SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV Sterilizers being delivered to Nova Scotia, Canada. These 390 watt SafeGUARD units will be used for germicidal disinfection on Muscle production filter systems.

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Marine Harvests Egg Incubation Program
Emperor Aquatics, Inc. would like to congratulate Marine Harvest on the success of their Egg Incubation Program. "There has been some discussion within the industry about the benefits of upwelling incubation systems", acknowledges Dean Guest, Freshwater Operations Manager with Marine Harvest. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to manufacture Upwelling Incubation Jars for Marine Harvests' Egg Incubation Program.

Each upwelling incubator "can individually contain as many as about 15,000 fertilized eggs, nearly the equivalent of three trays", and they can individually "run at different temperatures to speed-up or retard hatching."

Our units have "proven to be a success, cutting labor costs and being easy to service." The constant up-flow water circulation holds the eggs in constant suspension, eliminating stagnate areas while forcing lighter "dead eggs" to the top. "Janet Stanford, one of the three personnel who maintain the jars and remove any dead eggs, said that they're easy to remove into a bucket using light suction from a primed pipette." This drastically cuts down on egg maintenance time, and the incubators themselves "require only very minimal maintenance."

Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s Upwelling Incubation Jars are made of polycarbonate, ABS with PVC plumbing and are supplied with gate valves for precise flow control for system customization.

More information on Upwelling Incubation Jars

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

We would also like to thank Hatchery International for providing an informative article about Marine Harvests' facility in the May/June 2010 issue.

Jars make picking easier at Marine Harvest facility
-Hatchery International May/June 2010

Clam-Shell Fish Grader is a Success!
4-28-10: We at Emperor Aquatics, Inc. would like to extend a huge Thank You to the Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute, and to Steve Summerfelt for his kind words regarding our Clam-Shell Fish Grader. We are very proud to see our hard work making someone else's hard work a little less complicated. Read the good news Steve had to report below:

4-23-10: The Clam-Shell Fish Grader that you fabricated for us worked extremely well to top grade, crowd and harvest Yellow Perch. The first harvest that we used the clam-shell grader, we were able to top grade and harvest an average 225g Perch. The next harvest, we were able to harvest 10,000 fish per hour using the clam-shell grader and our sidewall harvest box. Thanks to Steve Zimmer, Don Conwell and their colleagues for the quality work, rapid response to our changing needs, meeting our deadlines and supplying a great product!

Steve Summerfelt
Director, Aquaculture Systems Research
Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute

Past news on Clam-Shell Fish Grader

Sheperdstown, WV

Eagle State Fish Hatchery
4-26-10: In an effort to expand the existence of Sockeye Salmon, the first salmon species listed on the endangered species list, the Eagle State Fish Hatchery has dedicated a Sockeye Salmon Broodstock facility. The Eagle Hatchery installed a SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV Sterilizer to inactivate harmful waterborne pathogens and protect the facilities livestock from disease. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. understands the importance of sustaining an ecosystem and was honored to help the Idaho Department of Fish & Game with their efforts in re-establishing a healthy population of Sockeye Salmon in the Idaho river systems.

Eagle, ID

Hollings Marine Laboratory
4-23-10: Ten years ago Hollings Marine Laboratory purchased various types of Emperor Aquatics, Inc. filters that include: Fluidized Bed Biological Filters and Foam Fractionators (Protein Skimmers). Today this equipment is the life-suppport used in their Red Drum Fish Research Program. Photos sent to us by Mr. Colden Battey reveal that the equipment still looks as if it was recently installed; a result of proper installation, operation and maintenance.

Photo One: View of culture tanks with Emperor Aquatics, Inc. Foam Fractionators and Fluidized Bed Filters in the background.



Photo Two: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. AquaFOAM Foam Fractionator equipped with ozone generator and ORP controller. The Emperor Aquatics, Inc. Fluidized Bed Bio-Filter is positioned behind the Foam Fractionator with it's effluent discharged and processed by the foam fractionator.

Photo Three: This photo demonstrates how our unique dual-venturi manifold functions. Both venturi's are fitted with valves for easy vacuum adjustments. Adjusting the venturi vacuum is critical, especially when injecting ozone, allowing the operator to dial-in a precise vacuum that matches the production capacity of the oxygen concentrator and ozone generator.

This system is fitted with an oxygen concentrator that strips out nitrogen, delivering 92%-98% oxygen to the ozone generator that increases ozone production 3 X's compared to using air. Additionally, using air (that contains 80% nitrogen) to generate ozone leaves behind a nitric acid by-product that coats and fouls the ozone producing corona cells dramatically reducing the efficiency of the generator.

Another critical factor addressed by our dual venturi manifold, and delivering a venturi solely to ozone injection is the elimination of nitrogen from the injection process. Nitrogen goes into solution much easier than ozone gas, and if present during the ozone injection process, nitrogen can severely reduce ozone solubility.

Photo Four: View of Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s Fluidized Bed Filters and Foam Fractionator (Protein Skimmer).



Hollings Marine Laboratory is a unique collaboration of governmental and academic agencies including NOAA's National Ocean Service, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina.

Charleston, SC

Seattle Aquarium
4-21-10: On April 1st, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited the Seattle Aquarium. Steve was impressed with the facilities husbandry staff, as well as, their exhibits. Steve mentioned that visitors to Seattle should place the aquarium on their "must see" list. The Seattle Aquarium utilizes multiple Emperor Aquatics UV Systems at their facility. Special thanks to Robert Anderson and Robert Keil.

Seattle, WA

Oregon Zoo
4-19-10: On March 30th, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited the zoo for a meeting with Dave Moyer; responsible for Aquatic Life Support Systems. Steve was impressed with Dave's commitment to Aquatic Life Support equipment maintenance. The Oregon Zoo relies on multiple Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Systems for bio-security protection in their exhibits.

Portland, OR

NOAA Hatfield Marine Science Center
4-15-10: On March 29th, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited this facility and met with facilities manager, Michele Ottmar. Steve was impressed with Michele's interest in UV operating performance and her work related to tracking it. Steve commented on the facilities visitor center's "interactive" educational program and noted that visitors to Newport, Oregon should make it a point to visit the Hatfield Marine Science Center. The center depends on multiple Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV systems for the bio-security on their aquatic applications.

Newport, OR

University of Oregon's Zebrafish Facility
4-14-10: On March 29th Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited this facility and was impressed with the staffs level of interest towards aquatic life support systems and husbandry. The facility depends on multiple Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Systems for bio-security in their Zebrafish facility.

Eugene, OR

SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers
4-09-10: SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers being delivered for installation on a residential pool filter system.

SafeGUARD "CLS Series" UV Sterilizer
4-09-10: SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV Sterilizer being delivered to
Mt. Hood Community College.

Gresham, OR

SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers
4-09-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. recently introduced the SafeGUARD "CUS Series" to their arsenal of UV sterilizers designed to inactivate harmful waterborne pathogens. SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers are guaranteed to work in an wide variety of aquatic applications.

Pottstown, PA

SafeGUARD "CUP Series" UV Sterilizer
4-07-10: 650 Watt SafeGUARD "CUP Series" UV Sterilizer being delivered for installation on a new Zebra Fish Rack System.

Beverly, MA

Marine Exhibit Bio-Security
3-25-10: Gaylord Palms Kissimmee Resort & Convention Center is a long-time Emperor Aquatics, Inc. customer (12 years). Their BEAUTIFUL 161,000 gallon marine exhibit (1 of 9) sustains species native to Key West, Florida. Species that include: Tarpon, Red Drum, Snook, Jack Crevalle and even American Alligator.

We would like to commend Gaylord Palms and the contractor, Bottled Oceans, for their unwavering commitment to husbandry and aquatic life system maintenance.

Photo 1: Baron Kozy, of Bottled Oceans, proudly stands beside the Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Systems he is responsible for maintaining. These UV Systems are over ten years old and a testament to proper staff maintenance.

Photo 2: Gaylord Palms beautiful 161,000 gallon native-species exhibit. This eco-system is protected against harmful waterborne pathogens using appropriately sized Emperor Aquatics, Inc. Commercial UV Systems; no ozone is being used on this system.

Photo 3: Baron Kozy stands beside another Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV System at the Gaylord Palms Kissimmee Resort & Convention Center.

Kissimmee, Florida

Zebra Fish Research System
3-14-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. visited Massachusetts General Hospital to deliver multiple SafeGUARD CLP "Amalgam Series" UV Systems for use in their Zebra Fish Research System. Aquarius Fish Systems' Eric Stone, a ten-year Zebra Fish Systems veteran, designed an extremely clean system and impressed us with his meticulous attention to detail.

Boston, Massachusetts

Fish Grader
3-13-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s visit to The Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute in Shepherdstown, West Virginia had our engineer, Don Conwell, delivering a large "clam-shell" fish grader we built for their Lake Perch Rearing Program. Our removable, white grader-plates are the highlight of this grader; available with different grading openings for 50 gram to 180 gram fish. With hoists and manpower, the grader was lowered into place and tested successfully. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. can help you with similar fabrication.

Sheperdstown, WV

SMART UV Sterilizers
2-25-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided the water Bio-Security by supplying multiple SMART UV Sterilizers for use on their hatchery system.

Kearneysville, WV

2-18-10: 2080 Watt SafeGUARD CLP UV Sterilizer System being delivered to HydroGest S.p.A.

Osorno, Chile, South America

1-26-10: 1 of 2 SafeGUARD CLP UV Sterilizer Systems being delivered to the PA Fish & Boat Commission.

Bellefont, PA

1-21-10: SafeGUARD CLP UV Sterilizer being delivered to the
SHEDD Aquarium. The application is to treat up to 500gpm of rainwater for a water reuse application. The water will be used for mechanical make up water for their process equipment, such as cooling towers.

Chicago, IL

11-10-08
While UV has been used for the treatment and disinfection of water for decades by many municipal as well as commercial entities, it has only been the past few years that the technology has been embraced by the pool and spa industry in the U.S. By now most people are familiar with the term "UV" and understand that a UV system can disinfect water, but typically, that is where the understanding ends. Fortunately the basic principle is fairly simple and you don't need to be an alchemist to say: "I get it now"... View Full Article


Article by Dan Dycha (National/International Swim-Fountain Account Manager & Architectural Design Account Manager) as published in Northeast Spa & Pool Association's The Edge magazine.