/ 01252 837267  Search    Water treatment catalogue   Magnetic conditioners / water softeners   Domestic Mains Under Sink Filters   Pentek (formerly Ametek) Water Filters   Pentek (Ametek) Housings and Brackets   Reverse Osmosis   Ultra Violet Treatment   Vending and Cooler Filters   Whole House Filtration   Filtered shower heads   Bag filters and housings   Air Filters/MRSA/Swine flu   Window cleaning systems     - Revers Osmosis spec's   - UV specifications   - vending filter specifications   - Hard water problems Magnetic water conditioners:  - water conditioner spec's  - the theory  - scientific tests  - our guarantee  - frequently asked questions  - satisfied customers Contact us Water treatment home We offer secure online ordering Your shopping basket View basket and check out   We offer secure online ordering General introduction to magnetic water treatment When water passes through a magnetic field magnetic poles of water molecules are activated, the positive ca-ions and negative carbonate ions attract and collide. This in turn results in the formation of CaCo3 molecules corresponding to argonite, which subsequently crystallizes. Since these crystals are microscopic and flow with the water, scale formation is prevented and water is effectively softened. Magnetic water has a higher solvency power which along with micro crystalline calcium particles offers many health enhancing benefits. Magnetic Water Conditioners use strong magnetic fields to 'condition' the water. The result is that the limescale is prevented fro depositing itself on pipework, water tanks, boilers etc., even though the water is not actually softened in the traditional sense of the word. Advantages include the following: •Inhibits Limescale deposits •Less Detergent Required •Reduces Heating Costs •Low cost £4 / £5 per year •No power supply needed (certain models) •Extends Life of Plumbing and Appliances •Sink and Bath Surfaces Easier to Clean •Keeps Shower Heads Clean •Easily Fitted, No Pipes to Cut, DIY installation •Retain natural health giving minerals Magnetic / Inductive water conditioners We offer secure on line ordering. Your credit card information is safe! If you prefer to order by phone call us on 0800 298 5031 (UK) or +44 (0)1252 837267 (international) Click the links below to order the water softener suitable for: 1) Caravans, Yachts and Flats (click here) 2) Up to three bedroom houses (click here) 3) Up to eight bedroom houses (click here) and 4) Substantial houses, guest houses & industrial units (click here) 5) Industrial Magnetic Water Conditioner • Inhibits Limescale •Less Detergent Required •Reduces Heating Costs •No On-going Costs •No power supply needed •Extends Life of Plumbing and Appliances •Sink and Bath Surfaces Easier to Clean •Keeps Shower Heads Clean •Easily Fitted, No Pipes to Cut Dimensions: 130mmL x 64mmW x 30mmD Click here for pricing and to order. Prices exclude VAT and postage and packaging UK only. Outside UK postage is £10. Dollar rate and other foreign currency is based on international exchange rate at the time of transaction. Water Elf Water Conditioner (For apartments and standard size houses up to 3 bedrooms). Click here for pricing and to order. • Inhibits Limescale •Less Detergent Required •Reduces Heating Costs •Extends Life of Plumbing and Appliances •Sink and Bath Surfaces Easier to Clean •Keeps Shower Heads Clean •Easily Fitted, No Pipes to Cut     Prices exclude VAT and postage and packaging UK only. Outside UK postage is £10. Dollar rate and other foreign currency is based on international exchange rate at the time of transaction.   Dimensions: 76mmH x 102mmW x 40mmD Input: 9VDC unregulated 3VA Pipe Size: up to 1" (25mm) Water Volume: treats up to 2000 litres of water per day, or approximately 444 gallons Click here for pricing and to order.   Super Imp Water Conditioner (For any house up to 8 bedrooms). Click here for pricing and to order. • Inhibits Limescale •Less Detergent Required •Reduces Heating Costs •Extends Life of Plumbing and Appliances •Sink and Bath Surfaces Easier to Clean •Keeps Shower Heads Clean •Easily Fitted, No Pipes to Cut     Prices exclude VAT and postage and packaging UK only. Outside UK postage is £10. Dollar rate and other foreign currency is based on international exchange rate at the time of transaction.   Dimensions: 112mmH x 76mmW x 38mmD Input: 9VDC unregulated 3VA Pipe Size: up to 1.5" (38mm) Water Volume: treats up to 4500 litres of water per day, or approximately 1000 gallons Click here for pricing and to order. Heavy Duty Imp Water Conditioner (For substantial houses, guest houses, small hotels. Industrial, commercial, and institutional applications). Click here for pricing and to order. • Inhibits Limescale •Less Detergent Required •Reduces Heating Costs •Extends Life of Plumbing and Appliances •Sink and Bath Surfaces Easier to Clean •Keeps Shower Heads Clean •Easily Fitted, No Pipes to Cut     Prices exclude VAT and postage and packaging UK only. Outside UK postage is £10. Dollar rate and other foreign currency is based on international exchange rate at the time of transaction.   Dimensions: 145mmH x 222mmW x 56mmD Input: 9VDC unregulated 3VA Pipe Size: up to 4" (100mm) Water Volume: treats up to 18000 litres of water per day, or approximately 4000 gallons. Click here for pricing and to order. Industrial Magnetic Water Conditioners MWC5, 6 and 7  (No power source required) The MWC5 consists of two modules which can be bolted together. They cater for pipe diameters from 20mm up to a maximum of 59mm OD (bolted), 80mm OD (unbolted). Each module contains 8 Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) magnets. The magnets are set in pairs of alternating polarity. The use of two modules ensures that the magnetism is able to penetrate to the centre of the water pipe, or fuel line and treat all the passing liquid. more details... Click here for pricing, and to order.   Hydro Ions  -  MWC6/7 Magnetic water conditioner for larger Industrial applications and Cement Hardening   Click here for MWC6 (4" pipes) and click here for MWC7 (6" pipes), for pricing, and to order. Hydro Ion deploys non-chemical technology to avoid scale build up on the inner surface of flowing water pipes and  also other surfaces where water flows. In short, every difficulty in maintaining equipment and plant because of limescale build up is eliminated. Consequently there is substantial saving in cost. Typical advantages of Hydro Ion in industrial application are as below: An example of cost saving can be seen below:   How It Works HYDRO ION is housed in a stainless steel body to protect itself from atmospheric corrosion. Unlike other typical magnetic water treatment devices, it has an in-built catalyser, which not only enhances the treatment process but also protects the magnet from electrical and electronic smog. The water has a high level of energy, which reduces the PH value and increases the concentration of CO2 which increases the level of carbonic acid. The water passing through is expressed by the following equation. CaHCo3 ----- Ca Co3 + Co2+ H2o  As per the laboratory test it has been found that the magnetic treatment allows the carbon dioxide (CO2) to remain dissolved in the water. With the increased solubility of CO2, Ph is lowered, which also accelerates the de-scaling , the end product of which is argonite - a soft hydrated form of calcite obtained through its increased hydration. It is now maintained in a ‘colloidal’ suspension (microscopic solution) ready to be mechanically flushed from the attached surface without sticking to the inside of the pipes to the hot water heater, instead its beneficial effect stays in the drinking water.  The micro-fine minerals are prevented from crystallizing into a rock hard form by isolating the scale from the calcite on the inside of water pipes and tubes. Cost Saving Energy saved: Scale in pipes reduces the performance of heat transfer, resulting in loss of energy and extra cost. Hydro Ion keeps the inside of pipes scale free so the efficiency of heat transfer is increased. It also saves energy in Boilers by reducing the Blow down time. Hydro Ion not only prevents scale build up but it also enables the Boiler to boil water faster.  Low Maintenance Hydro Ion has: • No regular salt changing, as in chemical treatment systems,  • Produces no corrosion in the pipes. - Saving the cost of replacing expensive  pipe work. • No plumbing required – 'Just  fit and forget'.   Application Areas Chilling Water - (Ref: See drawing of water cooling plant fitted with Hydroion) Here the water is cooled through a refrigeration system; this water could be used for cooling the oil of Hydraulic presses, or cooling the pipes in a heat treatment plant, or cooling welding machines. The scale that occurs on the inside of the pipe reduces the heat transfer efficiency and therefore the cost of the extra energy required for the frequent running of the pump. A rule of thumb on the reduction of heat-transfer efficiency can be seen on the chart below:     The most practiced system to avoid scaling inside pipes is to treat the water by Ion-Exchange where normal salts have to be changed on regular basis.  The disadvantages of such a system are: • It discharges water which pollutes the environment • The plant has to be continuously monitored • Routine maintenance for replenishing  the salts • The pipes can corrode over the years from sodium deposits • Costly maintenance We provide a non-chemical solution to this problem.   Another application AIR CONDITIONING UNITS WITH A CONDENSER – Hydro Ion is a excellent device to keep the inside of the water cooled condenser pipes scale free, which keeps the air-conditioning system trouble free and saves energy. The thick scale inside the condenser pipes reduces the heat transfer efficiency. Also over the years pipes get corroded and require expensive maintenance. Most condensers have a 10 degree rise in water temperature from the inlet to the outlet, so 85 degrees inlet should mean 95 degrees out. This is only under full load, when the water-cooled condenser is only working. At half load, there will be a 5 degree rise in condenser temperature. BOILER – Hydro Ion not only saves energy but also reduces the CO2 emission from the boiler system, and removes the need for chemicals which pollute the environment. Hydro Ion: • Keeps the inside of the water pipe scale free • Keeps the heating coil scale free (in the case of electric heating) • It heats water faster, 10-15% • It reduces the PH value of water • It reduces the blow down time   Recoverable heat from Boiler Blow down  Hydro Ion reduces the blow down. Hydro Ion when installed in a boiler system imparts the following major benefits, which are of concern today due to stringent demand for saving energy and the environment. • COST EFFECTIVE WATER TREATMENT • ENERGY SAVINGS • WATER CONSERVATION • POLLUTION PREVENTION   A strong point for using Hydro ion in Boiler systems is how much a customer will be paying for  Services - Such as testing, lab services, on-site monitoring, analytical equipment,. Re: Agents etc. FOR DOMESTIC USE - Hydroion offers the best benefit to people when it is installed where the water enters the property. Or, it can be mounted before the big water tank of a multi-storey building.   It renders the following specific advantages: • Inside of pipes remain scale free • Saving in detergent • Saving in  gas or electricity as Hydro Ion helps to boil water faster • Water is tasty and healthy, even your house plants will appreciate it! •  However, bacteria and other undesirable elements will need to be filtered or treated with Ultra Violet equipment. (Listed elsewhere on this website)   Specification: • Stainless steel body • Clamp-on to steel, copper or plastic pipes • Magnetic device complete with  catalyser •  Benefits: • Improves heat transfer energy on water chilling plant and air conditioning plant with water circulating • Scale free pipes • Excellent performance on heat  treatment  furnace, plastic moulding machine, die casting machine, and other equipment with circulating water. • Excellent performance in residences,  be it apartment, villa or big housing complex when installed on the water inlet pipe, it will keep the pipe scale free • Excellent performance in ready mix concrete machine to increase the cement strength and saves water.    Click here for MWC6 (4" pipes) and click here for MWC7 (6" pipes), for pricing, and to order. 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