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Aquaria Installation Series (Part 1)

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Installing an Aquaria Hydropack X requires an 18 to 22-foot box truck for delivery, a 150-amp double-pole breaker per unit, and careful pre-installation planning around property access, airflow, and underground utilities. This video documents Part 1 of a multi-day installation at a Georgetown, Texas property featuring two machines and a water storage unit.

What does it actually take to get an Aquaria Hydropack on-site and powered up? More than a delivery date and a power outlet. In Part 1 of this installation series, Aquaria's Installation Manager Orlando walks through a multi-day install at a Georgetown, Texas property — two Hydropack X units and a water storage tank, sited adjacent to a 50-by-120 foot greenhouse.

The pre-install walkthrough covers everything the install team needs to confirm before any equipment hits the ground: a clear delivery route wide enough for an 18 to 22-foot box truck, overhead clearance, and the location of underground utilities like septic, gas, and water lines. Each Hydropack X needs a 150-amp double-pole breaker (two slots in the panel); the smaller Hydropack S needs a 20-amp double-pole.

Beyond power, airflow matters: the Hydropack X has filters on both sides, so the team positions each unit away from solid walls. In this install, that meant running electrical lines through the greenhouse ceiling rather than trenching — protecting the existing structure while keeping the units cleanly powered for the days ahead.

[00:02] Good morning, this is Orlando with Aquaria. Today we are out in Georgetown, Texas. We're trying to kind of get set up here and get ready for an installation. Pretty much plan to be here for a few days. So one of the things I wanted to start off with today is the clearance, right? So we're at this great property here in Georgetown, Texas. [music] And the installation actually is going to be in the very back of the property. And so in here you what you're seeing is the very front of the property. And what I want to point out here is the

[00:31] fact that you know we have to account for since this [clears throat] area in order for our truck deliveries to take place. Our machines are pretty large, you know, in [music] this installation specifically we're installing our two largest machines which two of the largest machines, I'm sorry, which is the Hydropack X and then the smaller machine in the greenhouse back here that you'll see in a minute. But I wanted again cover since the beginning, right? So we definitely want to account for things [music] such as like 18 to 22 22-foot box truck dropping

[01:02] off these machines. >> [music] >> Also the water tank storage if one is going to be part of the installation, they can you know vary in sizes. We want to account for you know tree [music] limbs and things like that. You know, just to make sure and also accessibility, you know, since the installation way in the back we want to make sure that we account for everything to make sure that again it's successful and that we don't damage anything for you know in the customer's property. All righty, so now that we're on the other side, [music] you know, we were just speaking to you on the main

[01:30] side of the property. This is a customer's additional entrance here. And obviously you can tell [music] big difference, right? We have plenty of space to get into the area that we're going to be working on. >> [music] >> And again this is a good you know good exercise or good something to good to look at in order for you know for [music] things to be in the clear since the beginning of the project. You know, we've we've came out here and scoped it out before, [music] you know, trying to make sure that everything was accessible while we were doing our walk-throughs with the customer. And so again I just want to kind of show you you know how it would look in a perfect scenario, you know, for us to kind [music] of be able to access the

[02:00] property uh without, you know, hassling the customer here or being in their way. >> [music] >> And of course, you know, again talking about the safety and and accessibility for our units and our water [music] tank storage and also for the installer uh to be able to bring in heavy machinery. [music] Uh to show you exactly, you know, it's still quite a way, but we made sure again the clearance with the trees, uh you know, structures. Um another thing you want to be conscious about is some folks [music] have septic tanks, gas lines, and additional water lines that may be damaged by trucks or

[02:31] anything like that. So again, we want to make sure that even you know, trees are one thing, [music] structures are another thing, and also we want to have those conversations with our customers or the homeowner [music] um in regards to any gas lines or anything else that may be, you know, something that we can damage on our way to the property. Um and right now, again, this is our desired location for the installation. Uh these guys back here are setting up the concrete Um and so at the end of the day, what you'll [music] have here is you'll have the in the very back, we're going to go

[03:00] ahead and install the water storage unit. And right along the side of right here um in this area that we'll get to here more details in here in a little bit, >> [music] >> we can uh we can see that you're starting to build a form away from from the structure of the building. Um and that's a good reason. Uh there's a reason for that. [music] We would definitely want to make sure that our machines uh maintain a good airflow uh throughout on both sides, specifically on these large [music] uh Hydropack X, they have a filter on both sides of the machine. So in this case, this structure [music] makes a little bit of a difference cuz it's a

[03:31] very see-through type of flowy situation here. Uh but if it was more of a concrete wall or something more solid, [music] I could be a little bit more concerned of the of, you know, regarding the airflow, but if it again, in this case it's, you know, it kind of helps us out that we're working with the greenhouse here and everything just kind of flows with what we're doing. We're inside of the greenhouse right now. We're walking through to the electrical uh process of it and then show you how our water our electrical lines are going to be running to uh from the actual main panel. So, now that we're here inside of the

[04:00] greenhouse, uh again, I just want to show you the electrical intent, and what we we would do in these kind of cases, especially we're dealing with concrete, you know, plastic uh kind of wall that we can't really get out through, or it'll affect the actual greenhouse here. So, again, we just want to show you the electrical pump panel starts here. You know, we have our intention here to connect our uh >> [music] >> our Hydropack X takes a 150 amp breaker, double pole, so that should be two of these. So, we're we're expecting

[04:31] one machine to take two units here. The next one that'll be two two big uh units going in, so we're going to take these two slots for one, these two two slots for the next, then these two slots that are going to be for the next 20 amp double pole breaker just for our internal or smaller machine, >> [music] >> our Hydropack S. And then we'll have one more uh that's going to be utilized for an actual plug that's outside in order [music] for us to, you know, be able to pump the water back into the home. I wanted to point out that our

[05:00] lines are going to be very similar to this, [music] and we have three lines that are going to be coming in here. So, we have three lines that again that are going to go up through [music] the ceiling racks, and then go all the way to the back. And then we'll we'll either zip tie them [music] like you see already here, or I in a very nice structured line, you know, we're very huge on aesthetics, [music] and you know, just make sure making sure that everything looks good. So, we'll do some of the same process three times, and we'll show you what it looks like. [music] Again, right now, we haven't started that, but we'll show you once it's done how everything got

[05:30] wrapped up, and how we managed to get outside and to get our power, and then we'll definitely be able to access the >> [music] >> anything electrical outside instead of having to come all the way in here. Um you know, so again, the the idea is for us to get outside, uh >> [music] >> bringing in all the power that's needed. Uh we could have we could have created a sub panel outside but that would have been a little too heavy on the structure here in order for us to run a thicker wire [music] because again we would have to create another one outside. So in this case we just chose to run an each individual [music] line all the way

[06:00] this way just for keeping the structure safe as it is. And so one of the biggest things in this project is you know it's a it's a large amount of concrete here. We're looking at about a 50 ft by 120 [music] ft building. And the reason for that is like in this in this case particularly they're looking to [music] maintain their humidity levels and all that stuff based on what they do here. But for us as far as the installation [music] process we also want to you know we could have torn through the concrete and created

[06:30] [music] a new slab or created a new pathway for our electrical process >> [music] >> or trenching any kind of trenching whether it was here outside. But again we always want to take some somewhat path [music] of least resistance when it comes to dealing with already existing structures or things that we may damage if if the customer you know has a future intent for the structure. So we want to ask all those questions before we start going and obviously [music] pick the right process understanding you know the customer's situation where they're trying to do in

[07:00] their desired location. But again [music] it's it's it's a part of the process that we should be clarifying these questions just to make sure that we're on the right process [music] with the customer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much electrical power does an Aquaria atmospheric water machine need?

A: The Aquaria Hydropack X requires a 150-amp double-pole breaker, which takes up two slots in an electrical panel. In this installation, two Hydropack X units were being installed, each requiring two breaker slots. The smaller unit, the Hydropack S, requires a 20-amp double-pole breaker. An additional breaker slot was also reserved for an exterior outlet used to pump water back into the home. Homeowners should confirm their main panel has sufficient capacity before scheduling an installation.

Q: What size truck does Aquaria use to deliver its machines?

A: Aquaria typically delivers its larger machines using an 18 to 22-foot box truck. This means the property needs to have a clear, wide access route from the delivery point to the desired installation location. The team scouts the property in advance during a walkthrough with the customer to confirm the route is viable and free of obstructions such as low tree limbs or tight turns.

Q: What site conditions does Aquaria check before installing?

A: Before installation begins, Aquaria assesses vehicle access routes, overhead clearance from trees and structures, and the location of underground hazards. Specifically, the team checks for septic tanks, gas lines, and water lines that could be damaged by heavy truck traffic. The pre-installation walkthrough with the homeowner is designed to surface all of these issues before any equipment is moved onto the property.

Q: How much space does an Aquaria machine need around it for airflow?

A: The Hydropack X has air filters on both sides of the machine, so clear airflow on both sides is required. The installation team positions the machine away from solid walls or barriers that would restrict air circulation. In this particular installation, the machine was placed adjacent to a greenhouse structure, which the installer noted was beneficial because the open, mesh-like walls allowed air to flow freely rather than blocking it.

Q: How does Aquaria run electrical lines without damaging an existing structure?

A: When trenching or cutting through existing concrete is not practical or desired, Aquaria routes individual electrical lines overhead through ceiling racks and along the interior of the structure. In this case, three separate lines were run through the greenhouse ceiling rather than creating a sub-panel outside, which would have required running a thicker wire and adding load to the structure. The team chooses the approach that best protects the existing building and aligns with the customer's long-term plans for the space.

Q: Does Aquaria do a site visit before the installation day?

A: Yes, Aquaria conducts a pre-installation walkthrough with the customer before the installation crew arrives. This visit is used to confirm access routes, identify potential obstacles, and discuss questions about underground utilities or structural concerns. The walkthrough helps avoid delays or property damage on installation day and ensures the customer and installation team agree on the plan before work begins.

Q: Can an Aquaria system be installed in a greenhouse or outbuilding?

A: Yes, as shown in this video, Aquaria installed a system within and adjacent to a large greenhouse structure measuring approximately 50 by 120 feet. The installation team adapted their electrical routing approach to avoid damaging the greenhouse walls, running lines through the interior ceiling instead. The open airflow typical of greenhouse construction was noted as an advantage for machine performance.

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