About Us
Welcome to APT Innovations, home of the Floë range.
Founded in 2010, we’re a family-run business based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Our Managing Director, Jason Paul, has been involved in the caravan industry since 1978.
The idea for Floë came after a burst pipe flooded Jason’s family park home in November 2008 due to an early frost. This incident highlighted the need to drain the property easily and affordably before the winter, without relying on others.
Jason discovered that others in the caravan and boating community also needed a similar solution—one that could not only prevent frost damage but also clean stale water from the system during vacant periods. Existing methods, like using sterilizing liquids, weren’t effective.
After extensive research and prototyping, the first Floë products were launched in 2010. Patents were granted in Europe, the U.S., and Canada, and studies by the University of Ulster showed Floë could protect against frost and eliminate 99.95% of bacteria without chemicals—just clean, fresh air.
Today, Floë products continue to expand through 14 countries across Europe, Scandinavia, America and Canada. We are consistently evolving, using the latest medical and food-grade technologies, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability in the coldest of climates.
All water systems function similarly, with water entering via a cold water line from the mains or a tank. This water branches into two lines—one for cold water outlets and one to the boiler for hot water outlets.
Floë works by using slightly compressed air to push water out of the taps and outlets. It works similar to a coiled spring. A tee is connected at the start of the main water line, to allow air to be inserted and pressurised.
To drain a property, simply turn off the water supply and switch Floë on. The compressor builds to the required pressure for that system and stops automatically. When the first tap or outlet is opened, the air will eject the water leading to the outlet.
Floë will sense the pressure dropping and will restart and stop again automatically. By opening every outlet one at a time in this way, Floë completely drains the system.
Floë can drain a static property in 4 minutes and a touring van, motorhome, or boat in 2, all from the warmth of inside the property. You can drain as often as needed, giving you peace of mind throughout the year that, the system is clear from stale or stagnant water and that you are protected against frost damage from November to March when the temperatures drop.
Take a visit to our products section for video demos. At trade shows, it’s rewarding to see owners realize how easy draining down can be, ensuring they stay protected all winter.
For any help, check our FAQs or contact us directly.