Understanding Hard Water and Its Effects

Understanding Hard Water and Its Effects on Industrial Equipment and Processes

Understanding Hard Water and Its Effects on Industrial Equipment and Processes - Understanding Hard Water and Its Effects on Industrial Equipment and Processes

Maintaining proper water quality is essential to keep operations running smoothly in industrial processes that use water for various applications, such as cooling, heating, and generating steam. Water hardness, caused by mineral deposits like limestone, calcite, and dolomite, can lead to equipment damage and energy inefficiency. Hard water can cause equipment failure and reduce the lifespan of expensive machinery. Mineral buildup can also obstruct pipelines and valves, reducing water flow and slowing down processes.

Many industrial operations utilize biocides to combat these issues. For instance, cooling tower biocide, which is comprised of harsh chemicals, is widely used in applications that utilize cooling towers. Our next series of articles will discuss industrial hard water descaling as a revolutionary solution for industrial-scale water treatment. We will investigate the benefits of using an industrial hard water descaler for removing limescale and mineral buildup and the key considerations and best practices for implementing an industrial hard water descaling system into your operation to ensure long-term benefits and cost savings.

Hard Water is a Common Concern

Hard water is a common problem in many industrial operations, especially in areas with high mineral content in the water source. The hardness is caused by minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron which can accumulate and create limescale and other mineral deposits in pipes, boilers, and equipment. This is where an industrial hard water descaler can help. An industrial hard water descaling system is a limescale eliminator that prevents new scale from forming. This is important because mineral deposits can cause a wide range of problems. Limescale inside a boiler, for example, can reduce heat transfer, making the boiler less efficient, and increasing energy consumption. Mineral accumulation in cooling systems can lead to corrosion, microbial growth, and reduced water flow. These issues often lead to equipment failure, downtime, and costly repairs.

Our next article will continue discussing some of the problems caused by hard water and benefits of implementing an industrial hard water descaling system.

If you are the facilities or plant manager for an industrial operation, we invite you to learn more about how an industrial hard water descaler can save you time, manpower, and money. please contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com to learn more today!

Reducing Risks Associated with Cooling Tower Biocide

Reducing Risks Associated with Cooling Tower Biocide

Reducing Risks Associated with Cooling Tower Biocide - Reducing Risks Associated with Cooling Tower Biocide

The first step to reducing the risks associated with cooling tower biocide is to understand what biocides are and how they work. Biocides are chemicals that are used to kill or control living organisms. While biocides are effective at killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, they can be harmful to humans if they are not used properly. When using a cooling tower biocide, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to avoid potential health hazards.

Here are some known risks involving various types of chemicals associated with cooling tower biocide:

Chlorine-Based Disinfectants

Skin irritation, respiratory distress, and chemical burns

Chlorine dioxide

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if ingested

Hydrogen Peroxide

Skin irritation and stomach upset if ingested

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people

Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate

Stomach upset if ingested in large quantities

Silver Nitrate

Skin irritation and stomach upset if ingested in large quantities

Glutaraldehyde

Skin irritation, respiratory distress, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting

The dangers of cooling tower biocide is real and should not be ignored. One way to reduce the risks associated with cooling tower biocide is to implement an industrial hard water descaler into your system. An electronic water descaler is easy to install and once installed, water scale removal begins. Not only does an electronic water descaler prevent new scale from forming, but it also reduces the corrosive properties of the water, which, in turn, controls bacteria and algae. Best of all, an industrial hard water descaler reduces maintenance costs and helps preserve the integrity of cooling tower equipment.

Cooling Tower Limescale Removal Options

Cooling Tower Limescale Removal Options

Cooling Tower Limescale Removal Options - Cooling Tower Limescale Removal Options

Cooling tower limescale removal can be quite a challenge. Limescale causes a plethora of problems, wreaking havoc on the entire cooling tower system. Today, we will explore two of the most popular cooling tower limescale removal options to consider.

Cooling Tower Biocide

Biocides are chemical substances used to kill or control living organisms. They are effective on limescale, bacteria, algae, and corrosion. Many are harmful to humans if inhaled, spilled, or if they come in contact with the eyes or skin. They can also slowly degrade pumps and other vital equipment, causing the need to replace them more frequently. Cooling tower biocide can either be oxidizing or non-oxidizing. Oxidizing cooling tower biocide kills microorganisms; non-oxidizing prevents growth.

Electronic Descaling System

An electronic descaling system is an effective method of industrial hard water descaling because not only is it effective at water scale removal, but it also prevents new scale from forming. Additionally, an electronic descaling system controls algae and bacteria by reducing the corrosive properties of the water. This type of industrial hard water descaling system utilizes no chemicals, reduces maintenance costs, preserves the life of equipment, and is environmentally safe.

ScaleBlaster is a renowned electronic descaling system used by industrial facilities throughout the world. If you want an effective cooling tower limescale remover, then ScaleBlaster is definitely the product to consider. It is affordable and a game-changer when it comes to helping your plant operate more efficiently while reducing overall maintenance costs. For more information, please contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com.

What is a Salt-Free Water Softener?

What is a Salt-Free Water Softener?

What is a Salt Free Water Softener - What is a Salt-Free Water Softener?

A salt-free water softener utilizes potassium pellets instead of salt. Many experts agree that when it comes to water softeners, salt-based units are more effective than salt-free units. Salt-free water softeners are appealing to people who want to avoid the issues that come with salt-based water softeners such as extra sodium in the water, environmental concerns, and ongoing maintenance costs. However, in comparison to an electronic water descaler, salt-free water softeners do have some downfalls. Our next series of articles will explore some of the differences between a salt-free water softener and an electronic descaling system.

Expensive

A salt-free water softener may be considered an ecofriendly water softener alternative, but it costs much more than an electronic descaling system. And, unlike an electronic descaling system, a salt-free water softener requires a certain amount of ongoing maintenance. The ScaleBlaster hard water descaler is an affordable ecofriendly water softener alternative that requires no ongoing maintenance.

Bulky

Salt-free water softeners are bulky and take up space. The ScaleBlaster hard water descaler is extremely compact and does not require a plumber to install.

Our next article will cover more differences between a salt-free water softener and an electronic descaling system.

If you are seeking an ecofriendly water softener alternative that is an effective limescale eliminator and prevents new scale from forming, then the ScaleBlaster hard water descaler is exactly what you need. We offer residential models for homeowners. We also have a comprehensive line of commercial/industrial models that are effective in industrial hard water descaling.

Homeowners can purchase the ScaleBlaster residential hard water descaler online or in-store at Home Depot. It can also be purchased online at Lowes and Costco.

If you are interested in purchasing a ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaler for your commercial or industrial operation, please contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com to learn more today.

ScaleBlaster Over Chemicals in Industrial Operations

What is The Benefit of Using ScaleBlaster Over Chemicals in Industrial Operations?

ScaleBlaster Over Chemicals in Industrial Operations - What is The Benefit of Using ScaleBlaster Over Chemicals in Industrial Operations?

Industrial operations must keep their cooling towers, tanks, and equipment that touches water free from algae, bacteria, and limescale. A common practice to accomplish this is through the use of chemicals. However, chemicals come with their own set of problems and hazards. Today, we will explore some of the benefits of using an industrial hard water descaling system over chemicals.

Expense

Chemicals, particularly cooling tower biocide, can be expensive to purchase and store. An industrial hard water descaling system requires no chemicals and helps reduce the need for chemicals over the lifetime of critical systems.

Maintenance

Chemical applications require handling and ongoing maintenance. An industrial hard water descaler requires little to no maintenance or ongoing support.

Eco-Friendly

Chemicals such as cooling tower biocide can be toxic to the environment and humans if they are exposed to them in the air or on their skin. An industrial hard water descaling system is the most eco-friendly limescale eliminator/water scale removal and prevention solution on the market.

ScaleBlaster is an effective and affordable hard water descaler that has been used in hundreds of industrial operations worldwide. It is an effective limescale eliminator that does not carry the risks and ramifications of harmful chemicals. If you are seeking an industrial hard water descaler, look no further. The ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system may be just what you need to tackle tough limescale, bacteria, and algae. Contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com today!

More Answers to Your Questions About ScaleBlaster

More Answers to Your Questions About ScaleBlaster

More Answers to Your Questions About ScaleBlaster - More Answers to Your Questions About ScaleBlaster

We are continuing our series of articles answering some common questions homeowners ask about the ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system. Our previous article covered the fact that in most cases, you do not need a plumber to install ScaleBlaster. We also discussed the fact that ScaleBlaster easily installs on the incoming water supply line. Today, we will address more of your questions about the ScaleBlaster hard water descaler.

How Long Until Existing Water Scale Removal Will Be Complete?

ScaleBlaster is a limescale eliminator so it will address existing pipe scale. Depending on how much buildup you have, it could take a few months to completely get rid of it all. Since a hard water descaler also prevents new scale from forming, once water scale removal is complete, you will no longer need to worry about limescale buildup while you have ScaleBlaster installed.

How Do I Know ScaleBlaster is Working?

As discussed above, it could take a few months before you realize the full benefits of an electronic descaling system. However, many homeowners report noticing water pressure increases, less spotting on dishes, and hotter water almost immediately.

Our next article will answer more questions homeowners commonly ask about the ScaleBlaster hard water descaler.

If you are tired of dealing with hard water problems and want an ecofriendly water softener alternative, look no further. The ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system is a limescale eliminator that effectively handles water scale removal and helps prevent new scale from forming. ScaleBlaster is an affordable, maintenance free, ecofriendly water softener alternative that requires no chemicals or salt. Best of all, it is effective and easy to install.

ScaleBlaster can be purchased in-store and Home Depot and online at Home Depot and Lowe’s. Give it a try today, we promise you won’t be disappointed!

Industrial Hard Water Descaler

The ScaleBlaster Industrial Hard Water Descaler and Wastewater Applications

The ScaleBlaster Industrial Hard Water Descaler and Wastewater Applications - The ScaleBlaster Industrial Hard Water Descaler and Wastewater Applications

We are concluding our series of articles on how the ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaler benefits wastewater operations.  Our previous articles have covered the following:

  1. An electronic descaling system improves the treatment process of lime and soda ash.
  2. An industrial hard water descaler prevents resin bed calcification and reduces polymer usage.
  3. An industrial hard water descaling system keeps effluent system discharge lines and pumps free from limescale.
  4. A hard water descaler protects sensors and instruments while improving the efficiency of mixing tanks.
  5. An electronic descaling system prevents the sodium bisulfite lines from plugging up.
  6. An industrial hard water descaler forms soft sludge vs. hard lime scale, resulting in less frequent need for cleaning.

Optimal Flow Rates (Sodium Hypochlorite Line)

The ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system is a limescale eliminator that prevents new scale from forming. When limescale is unable to build up in the chemical feed lines, optimal flow rates throughout the disinfection system can occur.

Environmentally Friendly

The ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaler is an ecofriendly water softener alternative that requires no chemicals and does not discharge any chemicals into the wastewater stream. If you are striving to achieve or maintain “green” status, ScaleBlaster is an ideal product to incorporate into your industrial operation.

If you are seeking a limescale eliminator that is effective in water scale removal and prevents new scale from forming, then the ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaling system is just what you need. This affordable ecofriendly water softener alternative is being used to improve the productivity of wastewater operations throughout the world. If you would like to incorporate the ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaler into your operation we invite you to contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com today.

Industrial Hard Water Descaler Benefits

How an Industrial Hard Water Descaler Benefits Wastewater Applications

How an Industrial Hard Water Descaler Benefits Wastewater Applications - How an Industrial Hard Water Descaler Benefits Wastewater Applications

We are continuing our series of articles discussing some of the benefits of utilizing an industrial hard water descaling solution in wastewater applications.  Our previous article covered how an electronic descaling system helps with the treatment of lime and soda ash, prevents resin bed calcification, reduces polymer usage, keeps effluent system discharge lines free from limescale, prevents scale from forming on pumps, protects sensors and instruments, and improves efficiency of mixing tanks.  Today, we will look at more reasons why wastewater applications utilize industrial hard water descaling systems.

Helps Keep Sodium Bisulfite Lines Clear

When sodium bisulfite lines are clogged, they become inefficient at removing chlorine and controlling pH levels. Another benefit of using an industrial hard water descaler is that it prevents calcium from plugging up the sodium bisulfite lines.

Less Frequent Cleaning

The ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system forms a soft sludge, thus allowing for less cleaning and much easier removal.

Our next article will cover more ways an electronic descaling system benefits wastewater applications.

The ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system is a limescale eliminator that not only is efficient at water scale removal, but it prevents new scale from forming. Clearwater Enviro Technologies, parent company of ScaleBlaster, engineered and designed the industrial models of the ScaleBlaster hard water descaler specifically to address issues that are unique to industrial operations.

Would you like to learn more about the ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaler? If so, we invite you to contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com today!

Answering Homeowner’s Questions About ScaleBlaster

Answering Homeowner’s Questions About ScaleBlaster

Questions About ScaleBlaster - Answering Homeowner’s Questions About ScaleBlaster

Have you recently purchased a ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system?  Or are you considering purchasing a hard water descaler in the near future?  If so, you’re in luck. Being that many people turn to the internet first when they have a question, we decided to spend some time addressing the most commonly asked questions about the ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system. Let’s get started:

Do I Need to Hire a Plumber?

Many homeowners find the ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system easy to install themselves. There is no cutting of pipes, special tools, or plumbing work required in most cases, so you don’t need to hire a plumber unless you are more comfortable with having someone perform the installation for you.

Where Should I Install ScaleBlaster?

ScaleBlaster easily installs on the incoming water supply line. You will need to plug the unit into a nearby electrical outlet. You can use an extension cord if needed as the ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system is UL and CUL approved.

Our next article will cover more common questions people have about the ScaleBlaster electronic descaling system.

If you’ve recently purchased a ScaleBlaster, we encourage you to also read the owner’s manual in its entirety to familiarize yourself more with the product. If you are still considering making a purchase, then we hope you find this series of articles to be beneficial. ScaleBlaster is an affordable, maintenance-free, ecofriendly water softener alternative that tackles hard water problems. It is a limescale eliminator that is effective in water scale removal, so if you have existing scale that needs addressed, then ScaleBlaster is the hard water descaler for you. ScaleBlaster can be purchased in-store at Home Depot and online at Home Depot and Lowe’s. We invite you to give it a try today!

Industrial Hard Water Descaling Solution

Why Wastewater Operations Need a Reliable Industrial Hard Water Descaling Solution

Industrial Hard Water Descaling Solution - Why Wastewater Operations Need a Reliable Industrial Hard Water Descaling Solution

We are continuing our series of articles on why wastewater operations need a reliable industrial hard water descaling solution. Our previous articles covered how an electronic descaling system is beneficial in lime and soda ash treatment, can prevent resin bed calcification, reduces polymer usage, benefits effluent systems, and prevents scale on pumps.  Today, we will look at more reasons why wastewater operations need a dependable industrial hard water descaler.

Protects Sensors & Instruments

Limescale can build anywhere, and control valves, probes, and sensors are no exception. An electronic descaling system will act as a limescale eliminator, performing existing water scale removal and preventing new scale from forming, thus ensuring none of the instrumentation is disrupted or damaged as a result of limescale.

Improves Efficiency of Mixing Tanks

Lime / soda ash is mixed with water to form a slurry and is then pumped into the water for treatment. The mixing is performed in a large mixing tank. The tank, as well as the mixing propeller, are prone to scale buildup. An industrial hard water descaler prevents limescale from forming inside the mixing tank or on the propeller.

ScaleBlaster has been a preferred industrial hard water descaling solution for more than three decades.  In fact, it is arguably the most trusted residential, commercial, and industrial electronic descaling system on the market today. It is affordable, has a proven track record, and is an ecofriendly water softener alternative.

Interested in learning more about the ScaleBlaster industrial hard water descaler? Contact the commercial / industrial ScaleBlaster dealer nearest to you or e-mail sales@scaleblaster.com today!

 

 

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