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Conditioning Water

For areas of the UK that have a hard water problem, something called a water conditioner can be installed. This appliance uses a couple of different ways to condition the water. The homes that are affected usually suffer from the formation of scale which leads to pipework blockages.The types of conditioner are below:Electromagnetic Field:The electromagnetic approach cannot change the water in a chemical manner, however it provides a physical conditioning of the water. It achieves this by placing two magnets on either side of a water pipe. These magnets between them create a field and the water in the pipes runs through this resultant magnetic field. The field alters the minerals in the water so they become slippy and will not stick to the walls of the pipes. They are cheap and easy to install. These conditioners will not interfere with boiler filling loops or water filters. An Edgeware Plumber is experienced with all conditioners.Phosphate Release:This appliance uses the same technique as the softening tablets that can be purchased dishwashers and washing machines. Phosphate released into the water will have a conditioning effect. The reasoning is that the water which has been treated with a phosphate is less likely to have any scale deposits on the walls of system pipework and therefore no blocks occur. This is an expensive appliance. The phosphate needs replenishing every so often and fails if the dosing holes become blocked. Edgeware Plumbers have the correct tools to fit all appliances.Zinc:This appliance resembles the electromagnetic unit. When it is running, it releases zinc into the water. The zinc interacts and binds itself to the mineral in the water. The zinc and water interaction stops the pipes inner walls from becoming coated. This appliance has a dark element, as that the zinc itself will attract scale. They are more expensive than their electro-magnetic counterparts, but have the same pros and cons.

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