Hands-free washing station with water recirculation

This station allows for vegetable soaking, empty container washing, collecting wash water, and draining it. After draining the wastewater (if needed, decanted), it’s possible to remove accumulated soil at the bottom using a shovel (especially when washing large quantities of root vegetables) and then rinse the basin without needing to overturn it. The basin can be used for washing vegetables while cooling them; they can be placed in bulk in the basin or containers can be dipped in, especially ventilated harvest containers, without having to remove the vegetables. This station also facilitates ergonomic washing of empty containers by directing a water jet forward onto the container to be washed, rather than onto the ground. The water passing through the container is collected by the splash guard panel and directed back into the basin.

The hands-free washing kit with recirculation allows continuous reuse of the basin water without holding the washing jet by hand. It is particularly useful for quickly washing bunched root vegetables, often produced in large quantities on diversified vegetable farms. This station significantly reduces handling compared to washing on a mesh table because vegetables don’t need to be placed on the mesh, turned, and then removed. Additionally, hands are free from holding the water jet.

A well-set operator, with assistance in supplying and evacuating clean vegetable containers, can wash from 500 to 1500 bunches/hour, depending on the level of embedded dirt.

Ideal for washing bunches of carrots, beets, green onions, turnips, radishes, bunched onions, leeks, fresh garlic.

Excellent for washing root vegetables where the units are large enough to justify individual handling: celeriac, rutabagas.

At low pressure, it washes the base of lettuces and bok choys placed upside down in a ventilated container without needing to remove them individually. The container is then dipped in the basin to rinse the vegetables inside.

Perfect for washing dirty empty containers, directing the jet into the container towards the splash guard panel: the pressure and flow offer quick washing. Projecting water forward provides an ergonomic work environment and instant water drainage out of non-ventilated bins.

The station includes

• A basin for collecting wash water (made of HDPE food grade plastic). Collection allows for water settling and draining at the end of the washing process.
• A wastewater drainage system (botton drain, 10 feet flexible drainage hose and valve).
• A stainless steel wire mesh table for placing containers or vegetables on the basin. Easy to remove to switch to another washing mode.
• A splash guard panel behind the tank, convenient for washing soiled containers.
• A filling float that keeps the tank filled when needed.
• Powerful suspended cone-shaped adjustable jet with 3 interchangeable water distribution plates. (maximum 80 psi).
• Submersible pump for silent motor operation.
• Water gun and hose for container washing or simultaneous washing outside the station.
• Pressure gauge, switch and valve to adjust and keep desired water pressure