What Events cause scaling?

Hot Water Scaling

In untreated hard water systems when contact is made with the hot surfaces found in waterheaters, humidifiers, kettles, boilers, heat exchangers etc. scale will be deposited.Calcium is inversely soluble, meaning that as the water temperature rises, theamount of Calcium that can be held in solution decreases. When this occurs in hard water systems the excess Calcium that’s been displaced by the temperature rise bonds with available bicarbonate to form Calcium Carbonate (in the Calcite form). This newly formed Calcium Carbonate is then deposited as scale on the nearest receptive surface.

Cold Water Scaling

In untreated hard water systems a rise in pH will also cause scaling. Carbon Dioxide dissolved in water under pressure takes the form of Carbonic acid. When the water pressure drops, at a faucet for example, the Carbonic acid gasses off in the form of Carbon Dioxide causing an instant pH rise (making the water less acidic.) Examples of pressure drops in systems that can produce pH related cold water scaling include nozzles, faucets and shower heads.

Do I need to test my water?  

All public water utilities are required to provide a Water Quality Report to their users and this report should provide you with an accurate report on your water quality. If you're on a well, it is a good idea to test your water.

What is a Whole House Water Filtration System?

A Whole House Water Filtration System is a system that it is installed at the water inlet to the house or apartment. Normally, this is the water pipe that goes into the house and distributes the water throughout the whole house. Therefore, a Whole House Water Filtration System treats/filters/conditions/structures the water in the whole house.

Does a Whole House Water Filtration System have a high flow rate?

No, the flow rate of the house remains the same. There is a believe that adding a device to your water inlet modifies the flow rate of the house.