One of the most common questions we get from facilities evaluating on-site HOCl generation is straightforward: which system do I need? The answer depends on your production volume, application type, and how you plan to integrate the system into your existing workflow. Both the E300 and the E1200 produce the same pharmaceutical-grade hypochlorous acid. The difference is scale.
The EcoloxTech E300
The E300 is designed for food processing facilities, commercial kitchens, multi-room clinics, agricultural operations, and any environment where daily sanitizer demand falls within moderate volumes. It generates 1.75 gallons per minute at 60 ppm, or 0.65 gallons per minute at 200 ppm, with adjustable concentrations from 20 to 225 ppm of free available chlorine.
Physically, it’s compact. The unit measures roughly 32 by 17 by 42 centimeters and weighs about 12.5 kilograms. It wall-mounts or sits on a desktop. It runs on standard AC power (100/240V, 50/60Hz) and requires a minimum flow rate of 1 liter per minute from a standard water supply with hardness below 80 ppm.
With a 60-gallon holding tank and pump configuration, the E300 provides on-demand HOCl for operations that need continuous access throughout the day. Fill times are roughly 22 minutes for 30 gallons or 45 minutes for 60 gallons, depending on the concentration setting.
Facilities spending $2,000 to $4,000 per month on chemical sanitizers typically see full ROI within 4 to 6 months on the E300. Lease options start at $350 per month for the system only, or $700 per month with a 60-gallon holding tank and pump, on a 24-month agreement.
The EcoloxTech E1200
The E1200 is built for industrial-scale operations: large food processing plants, multi-line production facilities, cruise ships, and any environment where sanitation demand is high-volume and continuous. It generates 6 gallons per minute at 60 ppm, 3 gallons per minute at 200 ppm, and 1.5 gallons per minute at 300 ppm.
At that output rate, the E1200 can fill a 120-gallon holding tank in about 20 minutes at 50 ppm, or 40 minutes at 200 ppm. With the tank and pump configuration, production is effectively on-demand for even the most intensive sanitation schedules.
The E1200 integrates directly into CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems, foggers, spray bars, ice production lines, and washdown operations. For facilities running multiple production lines or managing fleet-scale sanitation across large footprints, this is the system that matches the throughput.
Industrial operations spending $5,000 to $10,000 or more per month on chemical sanitizers typically see ROI within 3 to 5 months. Lease options for the E1200 start at $1,500 per month for the system only, or $2,250 per month with a 120-gallon holding tank and pump.
Choosing the Right System
The decision framework is simpler than most facilities expect. If your operation runs a single production line, a moderate-volume kitchen, or a facility footprint under 20,000 square feet with standard sanitation protocols, the E300 handles it comfortably. If you’re running multiple lines, CIP integration, high-volume fog cycles, or fleet-scale operations, the E1200 is the right fit.
Some facilities start with the E300 and add an E1200 as they expand or as they integrate HOCl into additional applications like ice production, produce washing, or air fogging. Others deploy multiple E300 units across different zones of a large facility for decentralized access. We’ve designed both systems to be flexible enough to support those configurations.
What Both Systems Share
Regardless of which system you choose, the core value proposition is the same. You’re generating HOCl that kills Listeria in 30 seconds at 45 ppm, E. coli in 30 seconds at 30 to 80 ppm, Salmonella in 30 seconds at 30 to 50 ppm, and Norovirus in 60 seconds. The solution is FDA-approved for food contact surfaces via FCN 1811, USDA-approved for meat, poultry, and eggs, EPA-registered, NSF-certified, and USDA NOP-approved for organic operations.
Both systems produce HOCl from the same three inputs: water, salt, and electricity. Production cost is under $0.10 per gallon. Both eliminate the need for PPE, hazmat storage, rinse cycles on food contact surfaces, and recurring chemical deliveries. Both come with warranty coverage, dedicated support, and lifetime training for your team at no additional cost.
All lease agreements run 24 months with units replaced or refurbished at each renewal. That means your system stays current without capital expenditure surprises.
The Budget Conversation That Changes Everything
Most facilities approach an HOCl system evaluation as a new line item. It isn’t. The E300 or E1200 replaces your current chemical spend. When we sit down with a facility’s operations team, we start with what they’re already spending on bleach, quats, PAA, and other sanitizers, then show how that same budget, redirected to on-site generation, delivers better pathogen control, simpler compliance, and a faster, safer workflow.
You don’t need a bigger budget. You need a smarter allocation of the budget you already have.
Contact EcoloxTech for a system sizing consultation and custom ROI projection based on your facility’s chemical spend.