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Elimination of hard water scale formation and removal of existing scale has numerous benefits including:
- Reduced water heating energy. A film of scale within a heater acts as an insulation barrier between the source of heat (flame) and water. Over time, the buildup of scale becomes so thick that the heat source is on 2 or 3 times as long increasing energy use by 200% or 300%. Additionally, this excess heat often damages heater tanks and components beyond repair.
- Better water pressure. Scale build-up within pipes, especially at fittings, restricts flow with a resulting loss in pressure.
- Lowers water use. With a reduction in pressure, the tendency of people to overcome this by letting the water run longer and ultimately increase water consumption by 25% or more.
- Water fixtures last longer with fewer repairs. In addition to being unsightly and destructive to plating, scale is abrasive and destroys internal seals.
- Water using appliances last longer. As with fixtures, hardness scale dramatically impairs the moving parts and seals within items such as dish washers, clothes washers, toilet valves, beverage dispensers and humidifiers.
- Plant growth is enhanced. The processes within the ESF lowers the surface tension of water enabling a lessor volume of water to penetrate more deeply into a plant improving growth and productivity.
Unlike other water descalers or scale preventers on the market, our ESF was designed to adapt as a stand-alone product or be included within a tank which fostered the development of an additional, extensive line of products including the ESF PLUS, Maxi-Cure and Aquafer. The combined products have undoubtably prevented the waste of TENS OF MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER and eliminated the discharge of MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF CHEMICALS AND SALT into the environment.
As a water descaler or scale preventer, the ESF consists of two distinct processes. The first is a catalytic chamber where a negligible drop in water pressure upsets the carbon dioxide-bicarbonate alkalinity-calcium balance causing molecules of calcium carbonate particles to form. These particles then flow through a flexible, inert catalytic material where the individual particles nucleate into larger entities. The water then enters multiple magnetic fields where a relatively weak voltage is induced by the application of Faraday’s Law equation. The resulting energy acts on the water in different ways. First, it breaks down the zeta potential separating the mildly charged hardness particles causing them to agglomerate into larger more stable, long-life particles. Second the clustering of water molecules around dissolved ions causing ionic radii is canceled and thirdly hydrogen bonded water clusters are reduced. The last two causing the surface tension drop.
Applications for our ESF based systems of water descalers include
- Apartment complexes
- Hotels
- Motels
- Resorts
- Reverse Osmosis pretreatment
- Restaurants
- Homes
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Condo Complexes
- Farms and ranches
- Research facilities
The ESF Hard Water Descaler / Scale Preventer is used by many to protect their equipment, as well as many commercial enterprises.
What Does the ESF descaler Do?
Hard water scale blocks nozzles, coats pipework, and significantly decreases the efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers leading to substantially increased energy consumption.
The scale preventer avoids these costly challenges by treating water with a patented system that forms calcium hardness crystals, which pass through a strong magnetic field, which renders them harmless to plumbing fixtures. This produces water that is much easier to clean. In addition, the surface tension of the water is greatly reduced, resulting in a higher quality of water absorption in the human body and plant life.
Commercial applications of the ESF
These are just some of the business types that benefit from reducing hard water issues from magnetic water treatment for scale prevention.
- Landscaping: Scale prevention improves soil percolation and better root propagation by lowering the surface tension of the water.
- Restaurants: The ESF prevents scale buildup in icemakers, steamers, and coffee makers.
- Hospitals: Kitchen maintenance is reduced, and protection is provided for autoclaves, steam tables, and laundry equipment.
- Specialty equipment: The ESF Scale Preventer is used for scale prevention pre-treatment in commercial reverse osmosis systems, car washes, cooling towers, greenhouses, and many more.
ESF Special Instructions
Please read and understand these instructions before continuing with the installation. Failure to do so may cause costly water damage to your facility and/or may damage the unit in such a way that the warranty is voided!
Each unit is factory-tested for at least an hour on high and low-pressure air to be certain that it is structurally sound and leak-free before shipment.
If you have any questions call your provider of this product or call 760-734-5787 and ask for technical assistance.
The materials used in the construction of this unit are all NSF approved and are recognized components supplied to us by major plumbing material manufactures. We MUST use PVC fittings on each end to assure that proper chemistry takes place within the unit.
Not all people or tradesmen are familiar with the installation of equipment using threaded PVC fittings. To avoid damage to the ESF unit and cancellation of its warranty and to prevent future leaks that can cause costly water damages, follow the guidelines below:
- Install with a plumbing union at each end. One on the inlet and one on the outlet.
- Use adequate and properly placed pipe hangers. The weight of pipes on this unit can cause extensive, costly damages
- When threading the union fittings into each end, use at least 10 wraps of Teflon tape on the mating male threads and also use a Teflon thread paste specifically designed for use on plastic threads.
- Do not over tighten and drive the male pipe threads into the female threaded ends of the ESF beyond a SNUG point.
- After installation, pressurize the unit for at least one (1) hour and then inspect closely for any leaks. Correct as necessary.
Installation Instructions
This unit is directional in construction and MUST be installed as shown in the CAD drawing. Water pressure to the unit should not exceed 100 PSI and the water temperature must not exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Pressure and temperature exceeding these values may cause loss of performance and SERIOUS, COSTLY DAMAGES DUE TO WATER LEAKS. If water temperature and or pressure are expected to exceed these values please contact the contractor or Dime Water, Inc. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT!
- Turn off the water supply.
- Determine the water flow direction at the point of installation. Untreated water goes into the port as shown in the sketch. When looking into the inlet port, one sees a gray plastic piece with a plugin in the center. The inlet end also is the end where the grounding screw is located. Unlike the installation of a salt type softener, there is no need to by-pass outside faucets with this device. The water from an ESF unit actually is good for plants because of reduced surface tension. The unit may be installed vertically or horizontally with disregard to the up or down position.
- For proper function, this device has plastic female inlet and outlet threads. To avoid damage to the unit, use Teflon tape and Teflon based tread compound when connecting to the unit. THERE IS NO NEED TO OVERTIGHTEN. SNUG WILL DO THE JOB. OVER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE COMPONENT FAILURE WHICH WILL CAUSE LEAKS AND RESULTING COSLY DAMAGES.
- On inlet and outlet end please employ a union connection. This will reduce the mechanical forces on the ESF and will avoid damage due to installation.
- The ground lug should have #22 or larger wire connected to it and the other end connected to earth ground. This enhances the catalytic portion of the device.
- If installed in a copper or galvanized pipeline, please “jumper” the unit with #10 or larger wire to avoid disturbance of the grounding of the electrical system within the building.
- Once installed, slowly refill the system with water and observe for leaks. Correct if required.
- There are moving parts within the ESF. There may be a slight increase in the noise of flowing water. For this reason, install away from sleeping areas or other areas where a small noise may be bothersome to a person.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ESF UNITS
Dime Water, Inc., Vista California, USA
Dime Water (The Company) warrants its Catalytic/Magnetic device (ESF) that it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of installation. This warranty is only valid to the original owner and at the original installation. The warranty is good provided that the unit was properly installed, water pressure does not exceed 100 PSIG and the temperature does not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
If within the above period of time any product that shall be shown to The Company’s satisfaction to be defective, the product or defective portion of the same will be replaced or the invoiced value of the product as billed by the company shall be refunded. The company reserves the right to replace or refund at its option.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other express and implied warranties (except of title) including but not limited to implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The Company will not be subject to and disclaims (1) any other obligations or liabilities arising out of breach of contract or of warranty (2) any obligation what so ever arising from tort claims (including negligence and strict liability) or arising under other theories of law with respect to products sold or services rendered by The Company or any undertakings, acts, or omissions relating thereto, and (3) all consequential, incidental and contingent damages.
Labor charges: Chargebacks or handling charges are excluded from The Company’s warranty provisions.
The Company’s obligations for non-performance, defective products, or any damage caused by its products or their use, and exclusive remedy, therefore, shall be limited to a product replacement or refund and shall be conditioned upon The Company receiving written notice for such replacement or refund.
Please read and understand this warranty before installation. Should you have any comments or concerns, please contact the contractor or the factory.
