Tankless Water Heaters; Frequently Asked Questions - Scalewatcher 3 Star Instruction Manual

(depending on water usage and amount of existing deposits). You will notice your
softener working more efficiently and using less salt.

TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

Tankless water heaters and radiant heating applications: periodically inspect and clean
the sediment filtering screens until no more scale particles are visible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How will you know that the SCALEWATCHER™ system is working?
The amount of time required before you experience the effects of the system varies
depending on the amount of water used. Generally, signs of aggressive descaling are
seen within one to two weeks.
Note: The system may initially seem to be less than fully effective at times. This is due
to the removal of the existing scale, which is brought back into solution briefly creating
the effect of increased water hardness. Once the pre existing scale has been removed
from the pipes, the full effectiveness of the system will be experienced.
How can I monitor the descaling process?
If your house or building is not new and you have pre existing scale, your descaling
process can be easily monitored as follows: Measure the hardness at the incoming hot
treated water supply and treated water from a trap being frequently used, immediately
after installing the SCALEWATCHER™ system, then in intervals of one to three weeks.
Scalewatcher treated water hardness is typically between 5 and 15% higher than the
incoming water until the descaling is complete. Thereafter, since the same amount of
minerals goes thru, no change in hardness level will be measurable indicating that pre
existing scale has been eliminated.
Note: you can do this only if you want to see actual chemical proof of the process.
Usually most people are satisfied by watching the external indications: if showerheads
and faucets become scale free and aerator screens show no scale, you can safely
assume that the SCALEWATCHER™ system has completed the descaling process and
is preventing scale buildup inside the entire water system being treated.
What does the SCALEWATCHER™ System do that a water softener does not?
1. It removes scale buildup in hot water heaters, saving energy costs.
2. Saves money by not requiring the purchase or use of salt.
3. Provides salt-free water, a concern for many health-conscious people.
4. Provides environmentally clean water while eliminating the discharge of salt-
laden water into the water table as a result of the periodic regeneration cycle of
conventional water softeners.
5. Reduces the consumption of detergents.
6. The commercial models provide big savings for commercial users. Apartment
buildings and other commercial and industrial users experience savings in
energy costs, showerhead replacement and equipment maintenance.
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