What is the process for washing System 1 filters?
- Affordable stationary and mobile washing systems
- The filter element can be washed in conventional solvent/aqueous type parts washers or cleaners.
- System 1 recommends and manufactures an industrial proprietary aqueous washer
that separates the liquid and particulate contaminate.
- The operational washing cost is approximately $0.50 per filter.
Has the environmental benefits aspect been officially recognized?
Yes. System 1's environmental benefits aspect has been recognized by:
- United States EPA
- United States Department of Toxic Substance Control
- California Office of Pollution Prevention & Technology Development
Have the filters been industry tested?
Our filters have been extensively tested by companies such as:
- Fed-Ex
- Greyhound
- Coca-Cola
- U.S. military
- Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
- Western Filter, Valencia, CA
- Maxim Laboratories, St. Paul, MN
- Parker Hannifin, Modesto, CA
Test results are available upon request.
Additional benefits of System 1 Filters:
- 10-year warranty on housing and modular adapter ??
- 5-year warranty on filter element
- $1 million product liability coverage on each unit
- 100% money back guarantee
- Training for installation/technical support
For details, contact System 1,
e-mail, 559-687-1955.
How much can System 1 Filters save me?
| Number of Engines |
100 |
|
| Cost of a disposable filter |
$45 |
|
| Environmental fee charged on a disposable filter |
$0 |
|
| Number of uncrushed filters per drum |
50 |
|
| Present number of annual oil changes per engine |
12 |
|
| Number of gallons of oil used per oil change |
10 |
|
| Cost per gallon of oil |
$8.59 |
|
| Environmental fee per gallon of oil |
$0.36 |
|
| Disposal cost per gallon of used oil |
$0.18 |
|
| Time it takes to change oil and filter |
0.5 hours |
|
| Shop/internal labor rate |
$40 |
|
| Cost of a System 1 Filter |
$520 |
|
| Reduction in oil changes using extended drains |
6 |
|
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| Annual Expense Totals |
Disposable Filter |
System 1 Filter |
| Annual cost of disposable filters |
$54,000.00 |
|
| Annual environmental fee of disposable filters |
$0.00 |
|
| Annual expense for uncrushed filters |
$0.00 |
|
| Annual credit for uncrushed filters |
$0.00 |
|
| Annual cost of oil |
$103,080.00 |
$103,080.00 |
| Annual environmental fee for oil |
$4,320.00 |
$4,320.00 |
| Annual expense for used oil disposal |
$2,160.00 |
$2,160.00 |
| Annual labor cost to change oil & filter |
$24,000.00 |
$24,000.00 |
| One time cost for “System 1 Filter” |
|
$52,000.00 |
| |
|
|
| Totals |
$187,560.00 |
$185,560.00 |
| Investment payback period using “System 1 Filters” |
|
1 year |
| Savings using extended oil drains |
|
|
| Annual savings on cost of oil |
|
$51,540.00 |
| Annual savings on environmental fees for new oil |
$2,160.00 |
|
| Annual savings on disposal fees for used oil |
|
$1,080.00 |
| Annual savings on labor costs to change oil & clean filter |
$12,000.00 |
|
| |
|
|
| Total Annual Savings |
|
$66,780.00 |
| (Annual expense to change oil & filter) |
$187,560.00 |
$118,780.00 |
| Investment payback period using extended drains |
0.63 years |
|
 |
Year 1 |
$68,780.00 Total savings to date |
|
Year 5 |
$406,100.00 Total savings to date |
|
Year 10 |
$864,200.00 Total savings to date |
| Weight of waste prevented per year |
8,400 lbs. |
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| Volume of waste prevented per year |
23.52 Cubic Yards |
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