Water containing high levels of dissolved calcium or magnesium carbonate leaves mineral deposits commonly known as “limescale” or “scale” on plumbing components. These deposits restrict flow, prevent heat transfer, and cause corrosion.
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Plumbers today face increasing challenges related to the build-up of limescale, which affects water flow, appliance efficiency, and overall plumbing performance. Enter ScaleRx®, an innovative product from American Valve that’s designed to combat these issues. ScaleRx offers significant benefits to both plumbers and their customers, transforming businesses and enhancing service offerings.
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Scale Rx® Key Benefits for Plumbers
Increased Service Offerings
By using ScaleRx, plumbers can offer a proactive solution to one of the most common plumbing problems—limescale build-up. This adds value to their services, helping them stand out and win more jobs.
Reduced Call Backs
Limescale can wreak havoc on pipes, water heaters, and fixtures, often requiring costly repairs. By installing ScaleRx, plumbers can reduce the frequency of maintenance calls related to limescale, allowing them to focus on higher-value services rather than reactive fixes.
Higher Customer Satisfaction
Plumbers can greatly enhance their reputation by offering customers a product that extends the life of their plumbing systems and appliances. ScaleRx helps improve water flow and efficiency and reduces the risk of costly damage, which leads to happier, long-term customers.
Cost-Effective and Easy Installation
ScaleRx is incredibly easy to install and requires no cutting of pipes or professional tools. This allows plumbers to complete jobs more quickly and efficiently, increasing their daily productivity and profitability. Its maintenance-free design also means fewer returns for repairs.
ScaleRx® - Scale Inhibitor Features
American Valve’s ScaleRx Ion Polarization Scale Prevention systems are designed to treat water with elevated levels of dissolved calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate to prevent the formation of calcite crystals, or limescale, on downstream components.
ScaleRx uses a patented Turbulent Galvanic Polarization (TGP) technology to disrupt the formation of calcite crystals. After passing through ScaleRx, calcium carbonate crystalizes as aragonite, which doesn’t stick to plumbing components.”
Scale Inhibitor FAQs
What is limescale?
Why is limescale problematic?
Limescale formation:
- Restricts flow
- Slows transfer of heat
- Decreases efficiency
- Damages heating elements
- Decreases water pressure
- Shortens appliance life span
- Requires frequent and costly maintenance
- Leaves unsightly deposits on clothes and dishes
- Increases energy bills
How do I know if my home, business, or facility is affected by hard water?
Over 85% of America has hard water. Limescale accumulation blocks heat transfer, causes corrosion, and contributes to premature failure of expensive appliances and equipment. ScaleRx effectively inhibits the formation of limescale deposits and is suitable for a wide range of equipment handling moderate to severe hard water.
How does ScaleRx work?
ScaleRx effectively disrupts the formation of limescale as cold water enters a tank or tankless water heater system. ScaleRx contains alloy discs that create a small galvanic current, which prevents the formation of calcite crystals (limescale). Calcium carbonate instead forms aragonite crystals, allowing the mineral content to flow freely through without accumulating on surfaces. Nothing is filtered, removed, or chemically altered.
- Cold water enters the ScaleRx system and flows through an array of discs that generate a small galvanic current and turbulent flow.
- The patented TGP™ process effectively prevents the formation of calcite crystals.
- After passing through ScaleRx, calcium carbonate crystallizes as aragonite, which is less apt to stick to surfaces and flows freely through plumbing systems.
What are the benefits of ScaleRx?
ScaleRx can be installed on any tank or tankless water heater and connects directly to any ¾” Male NPT Copper, PEX, PVC or CPVC pipe. Testing conducted by IAPMO R&T shows ScaleRx to be 76% effective at preventing limescale deposits on copper heating elements. In side-by-side comparison testing it was 4 times more effective than the leading electronic scale reduction device.
ScaleRx:
- Prevents up to 76% of limescale buildup in equipment and water systems
- Extends the life and efficiency of equipment
- Is certified by IAPMO R&T to drinking water standards NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372
- Requires no filters, power source, or maintenance
- Acts as a limescale-caused corrosion inhibitor
Why is ScaleRx a better water softener alternative?
Traditional water softeners are labor-intensive and time consuming. They require salt, resin beads, circulating water, backflushing, and cleaning in order to chemically alter water. On the other hand, ScaleRx prevents the formation of limescale crystals without water treatment chemicals, filters, or labor. For facilities managers and homeowners alike, the return on investment with ScaleRx as compared to a traditional water softening system is night and day. ScaleRx is truly a “set it and forget it” solution to prevent mineral scale deposits.
For what industries is ScaleRx most beneficial?
Where do I install ScaleRx in my home?
ScaleRX can be installed on the main water line to your home or before the inlet of any residential water heater to prevent limescale accumulation. ScaleRx replaces just under 12” of pipe, so you will want to leave enough space to work around any pipe fittings or obstacles.
How long does ScaleRx last?
ScaleRx contains no filters and is maintenance-free. The body is made of 304 stainless steel, and testing has shown that ScaleRx remains effective after 12 years of constant use. Say goodbye to your scale problem with ScaleRx.
Can I install ScaleRx outside?
Certainly! The outside components are made of durable stainless steel and made to survive harsh environments. ScaleRx Whole Home comes with optional SharkBite™ fittings which are not rated for outdoor use.
What type of pipe do I need to use?
ScaleRx is compatible with hard copper (types L, K and M), PEX, HDPE, PE-RT, CPVC, or and PVC pipe. Brass or plastic adapters may be connected directly to ScaleRx.
Why doesn’t ScaleRx need an external power source?
ScaleRx contains patented TGP® turbines that create both turbulence and a small galvanic current. These features combine to prevent the formation of calcite crystals. Scale inhibition with ScaleRx keeps your water heater and other equipment free from scale build up.
How much flow restriction is there?
Less than 1 GPM pressure drop at household pressures. ScaleRx doesn’t reduce household water pressure.
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