Protection against scale: secure equipment, boilers with affordable means

Scale is the worst enemy of any technique, whether it is a washing machine, a kettle or a large cauldron in the bathroom. That is why protection against scale becomes a priority for all responsible householders and housewives. Today, we will look at the means and ways by which this most important task can be accomplished, and also give some advice that will facilitate it.

How and why to protect the surface from scale?

Those "lucky ones" who already had to get rid of the hard water precipitation, realize that this is very difficult: we have to remember how the substances react, i.e.dip into the depths of their knowledge, and then apply it in practice. In addition, the scale is disgusting by the fact that it destroys the surface, makes it unstable to further damage, and this definitely does not play into the hands of the owners: even serious incidents are possible. In short, if it is possible to protect the boiler, the kettle or something else from the scale, it is advisable to do so.

Antiscalant protection is different and depends on the device for which they are created. For example, in irons most often the plant establishes its own system, which is obliged to serve for many years( at least - the warranty period).For boilers, too, there are their own devices, but they are already purchased separately. Washing machines can be protected by special substances that can be purchased at any hardware store, for example, "Calgon".Let's look at each of the means or devices mentioned by us, in more detail.

Boiler protection against scale

The boiler, regardless of its size and purpose, must be protected in order to prevent explosion due to corrosion. For this, there are special devices that are connected to one of the working sections of the boiler( on the pipe through which water enters the boiler).In the future, the process may be different - it depends on the way the device acts on water. For example, in Russia, magnetic water treatment is very often used. The main advantage of this method of water softening is cheapness. In addition, this method is ecologically absolutely safe, since a magnet can not get out of control and isolate any substances dangerous for man and / or nature. The magnetic treatment acts as follows: when the magnetic waves are exposed to water, its structure changes - the crystal lattice is reconstructed, heavy substances are expelled from the water, which, although deposited on the surface, can be easily removed - they do not stick, but only are nailed to the walls, like a raft lost in the river to the shore.

However, the magnetic processing system requires several conditions.

1. The temperature of the water when heated does not in any way increase 95 degrees Celsius.
2. The content of sulphates and chlorides should not exceed 50 mg / l in total.
3. The oxygen content should not exceed 3 mg / l.
4. Carbonate hardness can not be higher than 9 mg / l.
5. The content of ferrous iron should not exceed 0.3 mg / l.

A new, more progressive idea of ​​electromagnetic influence on heavy impurities appeared on the basis of magnetic processing systems at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century. This idea is that when processing from water only those substances that can be harmful to both technology and the person are expelled from the water, but useful such as magnesium and calcium remain in the required quantity. The system of electromagnetic influence is more expensive, but it acts much softer, spends less energy and is generally more progressive than its previous devices.

Advice

Do not disregard the descaling agents in any way. The surface that has been corroded becomes a "time bomb": no one can answer at what point the pressure on the worn wall exceeds the limit and an explosion will occur. Agree, safety is more expensive than any of the units described in the article.

Protection of washing machines against scale

Over the years, every day from the TV screens we all hear that the water in our pipes is so stiff that the washing machine, when it was plugged in, immediately crumbles to dust. Of course, this is far from the case, but many failures do occur due to hard water. The breakdown of the washing machine always happens on time, and therefore becomes another reason for the frustration of the owners. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to add from time to time any substances that can protect the machine from scale when washing. It can be both advertised "Kalgon", and less well-known analogues, for example, "Master Shine".By the way, many washing machines nowadays have their own anti-scale system, which simplifies the task for the owners.

Some tips for combating the scum of

Many people, reading our article, for sure with sadness realize that their household appliances are far from perfect and also somewhere inside have scum. We hasten to reassure you: our recommendations are easy to carry out even now, it is enough just to clean your technique of scale using the help of improvised means: to fill the washing machine with citric acid( about the same amount as usually a powder) and wash the cycle at maximum temperature. Clearing the boilers, of course, will be much more difficult, and therefore we advise you to contact a profile company that will send to the aid of a specialist. Independently, you can simply damage the boiler, and buying a new one, of course, will cost much more than professional cleaning of scale.

So, we discussed ways and means, which, we hope, will help you choose the right anti-scale system. Remember: the protection of boilers, washing machines, irons, kettles and other daily helpers is very important, because no one wants to wake up one day and realize that there is no hot water, nothing to wash, the remaining clean clothes are not smoothed, and in general everything is very bad. Pay attention to your technique, so that it responds reciprocated in the form of uninterrupted work.