The Activeion Pro

“Generally to this point, people have used water electrolysis in large wall-mounted units in a series of industrialized applications, but these systems can cost $10,000,” says Todd Schaeffer, vice president and general manager of Activeion Cleaning Solutions. “We’ve packaged it into a handheld sprayer for $299, and it allows our customers to eliminate all separate cleaners — glass, stainless, carpet, etc. — with a 3 to 9 month payback.”

The transformation from tap water to cleaning solution works as follows: When the trigger is pressed, the tap water flows through a water cell that applies a small electrical charge, which activates the water and separates it into a mixture of positively and negatively charged nano-bubbles. Once the water is activated, it must be used immediately, as it returns to its natural state after 30 to 45 seconds.

Chemical surfactants are used to achieve three key steps to clean: reducing surface tension of water, charging the dirt to break it down, and suspending the dirt for easy removal. Activeion Pro follows these same steps using a slight electrical charge instead of chemicals.

“By applying the electrical charge, the resulting positive and negative ions break down the water molecule,” says Schaeffer. “The idea is all dirt has a charge to it, so the electrolyzed water attracts the dirt and breaks it up, enabling it to be wiped away cleanly. The science is pretty simple: we make water behave like a chemical by adding electricity rather than chemistry.”

Electrolysis creates a safe environment for housekeeping staff and guests by minimizing exposure to chemicals, and it cuts down on waste. In addition, it saves time on ordering, stocking and disposing of chemicals and related equipment.

“Electrolyzed water doesn’t leave residue, and in areas with food service, there’s no concern of chemicals getting into prep areas,” says Schaeffer. “From a green perspective, we’ve completed a full life cycle sustainability practice for the Activeion Pro, and for every 30 units adopted into the commercial market, it takes the equivalent of 10 U.S. homes off the energy grid for a year.” 

Onity’s Wireless InnPULSE Energy Management System

The Amana® brand DigiSmart™ suite of wireless energy management products can help hotels reduce packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) energy costs by up to 35 percent.

DigiSmart’s on-board energy management system is engineered for complete customization, allowing temperature setbacks on PTACs when rooms are unoccupied and enabling precise temperature control to avoid over-cooling. DigiSmart also features radio frequency-based wireless connectivity. The DigiSmart Suite enables a hotel operator to centrally monitor and control each Amana® brand PTAC within a property. This system-wide communication allows for load management, remote shut-off capability, and easy identification of units needing maintenance through communication with the on-board diagnostics in each Amana brand PTAC unit.

Onity’s Wireless InnPULSE Energy Management System

InnPULSE is an advanced information system that delivers innovative features designed specifically to reduce operations expenses, improve services and closely monitor energy usage throughout the property. It expands into an interactive, on-line communication network, directly linking other electronic devices and HVAC systems with individual departments via a wireless radio-frequency signal. The wireless innPULSE system works in conjunction with Onity’s Wireless SensorStat DDC thermostat to provide a comprehensive on-line energy management system for properties of any size. The system  allows both existing properties and those under construction save up to 40 percent on energy usage and expenditures, thereby reducing operational costs for the property. The Onity innPULSE system provides one of the quickest ROI’s in the industry — usually 12 to 24 months for most properties. For more information, please visit www.onity.com.

Carrier's new 52F series

Carrier's new 52F series is energy efficient, with selected models carrying the Energy Star standards designation. Ronald Bench, Carrier's PTAC marketing manager, believes that the hospitality industry can greatly benefit from the 52F series by offsetting rising energy costs. According to Bench, "Upgrading older, less efficient Through-the-Wall air conditioners with a new Carrier 52F series product will provide quick payback to many hotels and health care institutions around the country." For more information, please visit www.carrier.com.