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Can I choose my own colors?Yes. Upon request for customization, WaveEater can match to practically any color. Standard colors are high visibility orange and white. Other colors are available on request, minimum 50 units.
How does WaveEater hold up in ice?WaveEater will withstand non moving ice pressure. The units have a 1/8 inch wall thickness and since they are only filled two thirds with water there is room for expansion within the module. Like other floating structures they are susceptible to damage if they are exposed to ice flows. However, there are a number of installations in northern climates where the system has not been removed in the winter, and the units have suffered no damage. Photographs show an installation in Dillon Reservoir west of Denver, elevation 9,114 feet, where ice thickness is variable but at least 12 to 24 inches.
What is the warranty?WaveEater, LLC warrants its product against defect in manufacture of molded materials for a period of two years from date of installation. This includes failure of any WaveEater module due to molding failure. Exclusions: acts of God including earthquakes, hurricanes, storm, wind and wave damage, lightning, and other occurrences outside our control, which would also include vandalism, contractor failure to follow installation instructions, maintenance procedure failure, or product mishandling. Hardware connections are subject to warranty conditions as provided by their manufacturers.
How long does it last?WaveEater, LLC states that under normal conditions, and with periodic maintenance, the WaveEater attenuation system should provide a minimum of twenty years of service. Since 1995 there have been wave barrier systems in place with no required replacement parts due to material degradation.
How is it installed?Set the units in place, connect the line to moorings, and fill with water to submerge the units to a depth of two thirds their diameter. If seasonal removal of your breakwater system is required, just haul, drain and store.Installation drawings
What does it cost?Most breakwater systems cost $1,000+ per lineal foot. WaveEater uses economical materials and simplicity of design. Material cost is as low as $175 per lineal foot for the Model 4870, $160 for the Model 3636, $95 for the Model 2648, and under $90 for the Model 1224. Installation, freight to destination, site conditions, environmental concerns, mobilization access and permit requirements are priced to the site.Cost by model
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