Most separator projects are sold on theory. A hydraulic model. A sizing program. Lab results that never see a real flow spike or a real slug of solids. You approve a big capital spend, hope the new equipment works, and live with the consequences for decades.
Mercer refuses to work that way.
With Test For Free, Then We Guarantee, you see your wastewater run through a Mercer solution in the real world before you commit. If we cannot prove meaningful improvement, we will tell you. If we do prove it and the agreed metrics are not met, you do not owe us for the pilot.
We don’t “promise” performance — we prove it first.
Mercer’s Test for Free approach starts with your data, not brochure claims. That’s why we built the Mercer Confidence Kit: a practical way to validate separation performance before you commit.
Sample collection + on-site JAR testing (or send samples to Mercer)
A temporary inline oil/water monitor we can leave behind to aggregate operating data and expose daily/weekly spikes
A clean feedback loop: your site data → Mercer engineering → recommended configuration → performance targets you can hold us to
This program grew out of three hard truths:
So Mercer built a program that forces our designs to earn the business:
If it works, you have everything you need to move forward with confidence.
Use Test For Free, Then We Guarantee when:
This is not for minor fixes or two-bay garages.
This is for projects where performance, compliance, and reputation really matter.
We start by understanding your problem in detail.
In many cases, this step is paired with a Free Site Audit that helps quantify your pain and potential savings.
Based on your data, Mercer:
We do not push a catalog model. We design a process.
Before anything ships, we agree on:
The core idea is simple.
The only time a separate pilot bill applies is when we deliver the proven result you asked for and you decide not to proceed.
We put our money and our reputation on the line. We ask you to put your word on the line.
Mercer then deploys the pilot system. This may be:
We:
We do not drop equipment and disappear. We are a process design company, not a tank fabricator.
During the pilot, we:
At the end, you get a clear picture:
If we cannot prove meaningful improvement, there is no reason to proceed. We will say so.
When the pilot wins, you have options:
Whatever path you choose, the pilot gives you hard data, not sales talk.
The program is the front door to working with Mercer at scale. It is how we earn the right to be your long-term solution, not just another vendor.
Help you identify waste, risk and potential ROI before piloting.
Develop the process and integration details that make the solution work.
Allow you to pilot using real equipment while staying online during bypass, repair or construction.
Teach operators how to run and maintain the solution long term.
Ensure performance does not slide back into “good enough” after the pilot is over.
Wraps equipment, monitoring, cleaning, and support into one monthly package.
