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Magnetic water treatment & magnetic
water conditioners
frequently asked questions
Is magnetic water treatment a new
technology?
No, a magnetic engineer developed commercial water conditioners in the
early 1990's using powerful magnetic assemblies; and after another 20 years
and further research by the same engineer, this particular range of magnetic water
conditioners was launched.
How does the magnetic water treatment
system work?
Each magnetic water conditioner includes powerful neodymium [rare earth]
magnets. It is these magnets that concentrate a strong magnetic field into
the flowing water - interfering with the ionic [electrical] charge on those
elements that make up the salts in the water; changing the behaviour of
those salts.
The mineral salts [calcium, magnesium and alkalinity] that cause the scale
in pipes, fittings, appliances and any other surface that the water comes
into contact with, lose their bonding ability. No longer bonding to contact
surfaces.
Over time, the magnetized and treated water will also remove existing scale.
Although iron is a little more complicated, it too, loses it's bonding
ability.
Sodium, chloride and other elements that formerly contributed to salinity
and sodicity in soil are rendered inert. They lose their ability to be held
ionically by soil clay particles and humus, and will leach through the
profile.
Leaf burning is severely reduced and the soil structure improves.
How will my magnetic water conditioner be
installed?
For pipe diameters of 12.5mm to 50mm, the magnetic water conditioner
will be a clamp-on design. Separating into two halves, clamped around the
pipe and the bolts tightened by a spanner.
For larger pipe diameters, the magnetic water conditioner will feature a
flanged design for in-line installation and built around a spool of high
density polypipe.
A magnetic water conditioner can be installed above or below ground.
Do I need electricity?
No - and neither do they require earthing. We do recommend however, that
a magnetic water treatment system from Hawksford should be fitted at least
one metre away from any three phase motor.
What should be pipe be constructed of?
A magnetic water treatment system must not be placed over a
steel or galvanised pipe. Pipes must be non-magnetic, manufactured from poly
pipe, pvc, copper, stainless steel, plastic or rubber.
When will I notice a difference?
For older installations, where there is already a build-up of scale in
the pipe work, there may be a period of stabilising for between 4-6 weeks.
The magnetic treatment will be cleaning the existing scale - and it may well
be possible that your water quality may get worse before it gets better.
How will I know if my magnetic water
conditioning unit is working?
Simply by using the water, particularly with soap. It will appear
softer; giving a greater lather with less detergent.
Does the magnetic water conditioner remove
the minerals?
No. The minerals are not removed by magnetic water treatment. They will
still be present upon water tests but those minerals will not perform in the
same way as prior to the installation of your magnetic water conditioner.
Will I need to replace the magnetic water
conditioning system?
No. Rare earth magnets lose only 1-3% of their power over 100 years.
They don't wear out. And, you don't have to replace them, or to maintain
them. Once installed, you can forget all about them!
Does the magnetic water conditioner have a
warranty?
A 25 year guarantee on the performance of the magnets and a 3 year
guarantee on the workmanship. |
