about ecoupled
eSpring™ - The birth of eCoupled™ technology
Alticor's eSpring water purifier is an internationally recognized water treatment system. Using ultraviolet light technology and patented carbon-block filter technology, eSpring effectively removes 140 potential health-effect contaminants and destroys more than 99.99% of the potentially harmful bacteria and viruses that may be present in tap water.
Roughly ten years ago, the eSpring team was facing a number of challenges, including unwanted hot water caused by the ultraviolet lamp, the overall size of the unit and corrosion of electrical connectors. In response to these problems, research began on alternative power transfer methods resulting in the invention of eCoupled technology.
The eCoupled solution proved to be ideal. It allowed for instantaneous, high-powered energy transfer to the ultraviolet lamp, reducing energy consumption and ambient heat; nesting of a connector-less ultraviolet lamp inside a submersed carbon filter, reducing the size of the system; and the elimination of exposed electrical connections, protecting the ultraviolet lamp from the water surrounding it. Sealing the lamp prevented corrosion, reduced electrical shock hazard and simplified component replacement. It also created a significant reduction in production and operating costs. In effect, eCoupled technology allowed for a better, safer and less expensive product.
To make the eSpring system even more robust, wireless data transfer capabilities were incorporated into the inductive power circuit to monitor operation and performance and to notify the user when to change the filter and ultraviolet lamp. With this new blend of power and data transfer capabilities, it was easy to see that the advantages of implementing eCoupled technology would apply to wherever power is needed, and a new world of opportunity was created. Today, Alticor has sold over 1.5 million eSpring units in over 36 countries around the world.
To learn more about eSpring products, visit eSpring.com.
