HullSonic Ultrasonic Antifoul Kit- One or Two Transducers

Less expensive & suited to smaller boats.

The HullSonic Kit is suitable for boats up to 10 metres 30' using either one or two transducers.  It has the same cleaning ability as the Cleanahull system, just less buttons and operates on 12 volts only!   Larger boat?  See CleanAHull 4 transducer product.

Introduction:

The CleanaHull HullSonic Ultrasonic Antifouling is less expensive and suited to smaller boats.  It is the best option for simple, smaller boats with less hull structure below the waterline.  Hullsonic has a maximum of two transducers.

The protection system utilises industry leading technology and the latest in-house developed transducer technology. By emitting multiple very specific frequency bursts through a vast range of frequencies the system protects the hull from algal growth and barnacles

The Ultrasonic sound waves emitted through the hull create a environment of microscopic cavitation bubbles. These bubbles cause a very unique environment  in the immediate vicinity of the hull when the microscopic bubbles implode, splitting the sidewall of single cell microscopic organisms such as algae. The cavitation has the added benefit of a scrubbing effect helping keep the hull clean. The removal of the initial algae growth inhibits the food chain for further growth of barnacles and other marine life that feed on the algae, effectively producing an environment that is inhabitable by algae and barnacles the that feed from algae.

Suitable for all types of hull materials except wood.

  • Sleep Function: 3 or 6 Hour Sleep modes. Button on front panel of module. Press once to enable 3 hours sleep – Press twice to enable 6 hours. The unit will then countdown the timer automatically and return to normal operation when complete. When Sleep is operating the Status LED will remain Blue. Transducer operation will cease until the countdown expires.
  • Error Notifications: Detailed Error status will be displayed using the Status LED. Buzzer will sound on Errors to attract attention to the problem.
  • Power Button: Main Power On/Off control
  • Active Self Monitoring: Internal Input and Output Current Monitoring, Temperature Monitoring and Active Output control ensures ultra long operating life and best possible Ultrasonic Protection.

 

Technical Understanding:

The systems use variable acoustic cavitation at a microscopic level through the ultrasound frequency range, typically between 20-200kHz.

Acoustic cavitation (Ultrasonication) is produced by ultrasonic sound waves in a liquid due to pressure variations.
Sound waves propagate into the liquid resulting in an alternating high-pressure(compression) and low-pressure (rarefaction) cycles. During rarefaction, high-intensity sonic waves create small vacuum bubbles or voids within the liquid. These bubbles then collapse violently (cavitation) during the compression phase of the sound wave creating very high local pressure and temperature at a microscopic level. As the frequency used is between 20-200kHz the rate of these bubble implosions is at 20,000 – 200,000 times per second and each sound wave producing potentially millions of bubbles.

The high compressibility of the imploding bubble means that much potential energy is released from the ultrasonication. This release of energy has some very important properties.

  • Disrupts or destroys microscopic algae and microorganisms, providing a sterilising affect. Barnacles use algae as a food source.

  • Provides a microscopic scrubbing which can break down solids allowing for cleaning and maintenance of internal structures.

 

Transducer Installation Video:  Opens in new window.

 

 

 

Hullsonic Upgrade:   Upgrade Kit includes one  transducer and all installation parts to upgrade your single HullSonic system to a two transducer system.

 

Components of a System:

HullSonic Control Module
The Central Brains of the system, provides power to the Transducers. The CleanAHull system provides live status on the built in LCD display.

CleanAHull Transducer 50W Peak

In-House developed transducer for vastly improved output. The Transducers are installed in strategic locations on the inside of the hull and drive the Ultrasonic Output Into the hull.
CleanAHull Transducer Mounting Footprint

The CleanAHull system comes with these helpful mounting footprints, these footprints provide a simple mounting proceedure and servicable transducers. Alternatively Transducers can be installed by bonding directly in place.
Loctite 515

Loctite 515 Cyanoacrylate provides the perfect medium for transference of the Ultrasonic Signal through into the Footprint. To be used between the footprint and the Transducer if the Footprint is used.
JB Weld Epoxy Adhesive

JB-Weld Epoxy is the perfect bonding agent for the hull, works well with GPR, Aluminium and Steel! The JB Weld provides the best bond for ultimate transference of the Ultrasonic Signal.
Fuse Holder

We Provide the In-Line fuse to make installation simpler. This can be used where required. We also provide the appropriate fuse to go into this holder.

 


Image above shows Two Channel Kit.  Older image shown.

 

HullSonic Package Contents for either one or two transducer systems:

  • HullSonic Control Module
  • HullSonic Transducer/s (Model HS-50) .  Cables to suit.
  • Mounting Footprint/s
  • JB Weld Epoxy Kit
  • Loctite 515
  • Instruction / Installation Manual

 

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