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Limescale Preventer

Living in the UK you most likely have problems with hard water which means that you have limescale build up. There are several ways to tackle the problem. Some use chemicals while others use electricity or magnetic water softeners.  This article will give you the basic ways to disperse limescale and prevent its return.

The first limescale preventer is hung on a bar or rod in the cold water tank by the water inlet. It is super concentrated and it prevents limescale from accumulating in the cold and hot water system. This item will prolong the life of appliances and pipes so you can save money on fuel bills and other descaling products. The limescale preventer must be fully submerged but not touching the sides or bottom of the tanks. It needs to be replaced every six months to operate properly. The preventer product needs to be stored in dry conditions until used.

Traditional water softeners are another way to endure limescale prevention. These products work by exchanging ions in the tank. The calcium and magnesium ions flow through resin beads and are exchanged with sodium ions.  This is how the water is softened.  While this method has been used for years it does have drawbacks. The water that is now in the pipes is unsuitable for drinking for babies and certain adults. Purchasing drinking water or a water cooler will be necessary if you have children. This can become quite expensive. Besides having to possibly buy water you will need to use salt.  It can be in the form of salt tablets, salt bags or a salt block. The salt block produces the least mess and is cost effective.

An electronic or magnetic water descaler is the third limescale preventer. This device doesn't exchange ions, but it does disturb the flow of the ions. The pulse that is put out by the water descaler keeps the ions moving so they don’t adhere to the sides of the pipes. They then get flushed out through the drain. Since this isn't a permanent thing the process continues all the time. The unit may have a single coil of wire or two coils of wire depending on the system purchased. They are easily installed and a professional is not needed, although if you don't want to install it yourself you can have it done.

Whatever method you choose to use as a limescale preventer you will find the following benefits: less laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo and cleaning supplies are needed with softened water. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures will sparkle with a lot less effort and stay clean for a longer period of time. Your skin will lose any dry patches to be replaced with softness. Hair will be silkier and more manageable. Water heaters will run more efficiently and last longer as will your other small appliances.  You should even be able to turn the water heater down because of the lack of limescale deposits. With all the benefits and affordable ways to prevent limescale there is no reason to wait to buy one.

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Introduction | What Makes Water Hard? | Hard Water Regions in the UK | Is Hard Water Bad For You? | How You Can Know If You Have Hard Water
Limescale | Effects of Limescale | Effects of Hard Water | Various Methods Of Water Treatment | A Quick Guide to Common Water Treatment Devices | Benefits of a Limescale-Free House