Limescale deposits can quickly become an unsightly and stubborn problem in the home. Particularly in regions with hard water, the white residue tends to build up in toilets, on taps or on shower heads. But don't worry, you don't always have to resort to aggressive...
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The most convenient limescale protection
Imagine a world where limescale protection in your home is so effortless and convenient that you hardly notice it. With the Tratson limescale protection device, this idea becomes a reality. Forget the hassle of lugging heavy bags of salt, time-consuming maintenance or...
Doctors warn against sodium contamination in water
Sodium in drinking water is problematic. It increases the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Despite this, classic descaling systems (ion exchangers) rely on this chemical process. Find out more about sodium contamination in drinking water in our article. How does...
The hardest water in Switzerland
The water hardness indicates how high the lime content in the water is. The values vary greatly depending on the region. In Switzerland, the degree of water hardness is given in "fH". The following table applies: Very soft water 0-7 °fH Soft water 7-15 °fH Medium-hard...
An end to descaling in the Breiti school building
The Oetwil am See school accommodates all levels of elementary school in two school units (kindergarten/primary school and secondary school). Since November 2022, the school buildings "Breiti 1", "Breiti 2", the multi-purpose hall "Breiti", the kindergarten "Breiti"...
Descaling your coffee machine – the regular hassle you can save yourself
Especially in regions with a high limescale content in the drinking water, a coffee machine quickly calcifies. This affects the performance and service life of your coffee machine. In this article, you will learn that you should take a holistic view of your limescale...
Partnership with UMTEC for innovative environmental technology
Tratson GmbH is a Swiss company that offers innovative solutions for improving water quality. With a strong focus on quality, environmental protection and regional production, Tratson has earned an outstanding reputation in the industry. Tratson works closely with...
Limescale protection system vs. softening system
What is a limescale protection system A limescale protection system is a system that is used to prevent or reduce limescale deposits in water pipes and household appliances. This is done through the use of electromagnetic fields that influence the limescale deposits...
Limescale protection for farms
Farms and agricultural businesses are much more extensive than a private household. Sometimes the exact pipe routing and the condition of the pipes is uncertain due to their age. Existing corrosion damage is sometimes not visible from the outside. If a conventional...
Tratson nominated for the Green Product Award
1362 participants from 40 countries applied for the 10th anniversary edition of the Green Product Awards. The best submissions were nominated after being assessed in terms of design, innovation and sustainability. ENK Quattro Power is one of the nominees in the...
Softeners, descaling systems and limescale protection in the test
In this article, we look at various tests of descaling agents and softeners. These show the effect and advantages/disadvantages of these products. The bottom line is that we recommend tackling limescale problems sustainably and effectively - without the use of...
Limescale protection devices vs. descaling systems (salt): advantages and disadvantages
Since we manufacture limescale protection devices and consider ourselves experts in our field, we decided to make an in-depth comparison of limescale protection devices vs. descaling systems (salt) to highlight the key differences between them. Let's take a look at...