How It Works
The Signal
HydroFLOW units utilise a unique technology to transmit an electric field into the pipe and the water inside. This technology works on all types of pipe material without the need for any cutting or plumbing, making it ideal for retrofit.
The signal can travel throughout the plumbing network, both upstream and downstream, to protect the entire system.
Treating & Helping Remove Limescale Buildup
The Problem: Scale Buildup:
Limescale is a hard, chalky deposit primarily made up of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) that forms on surfaces in contact with hard water. When water is heated or pressure changes, dissolved minerals precipitate out of the water and solidify on surfaces. This buildup can impede heat transfer, reduce the efficiency of heating systems, and block water flow in pipes.
This leads to energy loss, equipment damage, and costly maintenance.
- 1mm scale buildup increases energy consumption by 7%
- 3mm scale buildup increases energy consumption by 22%
- 6mm scale buildup increases energy consumption by 38%
The Solution: HydroFLOW®
The Hydropath signal causes mineral ions to form stable crystals in suspension rather than adhering to pipes and heating elements. This:
- Reduces new scale formation
- Gradually helps remove existing scale
- Improves heat transfer
- Reduces maintenance costs and system downtime
Flocculation
Over time, filters become clogged and require cleaning via backwashing. This leads to a waste of water, energy, and money. HydroFLOW can help reduce this waste via flocculation.
HydroFLOW units electrically charge particles as they pass through the unit. Turbulence (often provided by a pump) mixes up the water so that these particles come into contact and stick together, forming flocks.
These flocks sit on the surface of the filter, so they are easier to remove and the amount of water used in backwashing can be reduced. Flocculation also allows the filter to remove finer particles and thus improve the water clarity.
Biofouling
Contamination by bacteria and other biological material is known as biofouling. Biofouling is a major problem in industrial and commercial systems. In recirculating water systems bacteria can build up to problematic levels and can be very difficult or expensive to treat with chemicals. Additionally, bacteria cling to pipes and heat exchanges surfaces to form biofilm which reduces heat transfer and blocks flow.
The HydroFLOW signal is transmitted through the pipe and the water, causing the biofilm to detach and the amount of bacteria in the recirculating water system to decrease.
