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 in the water, preventing them from settling on the walls of the pipes or appliances.
What is a water softener?
A water softener is a system that is used to reduce the calcium and magnesium content in the water.
This is done by using regenerating salt, which exchanges the calcium for sodium.
This solves limescale problems because the calcium is no longer present in the water.
This build-up of sodium in drinking water is problematic – it can be particularly harmful to people with kidney problems, high blood pressure or circulatory problems.
It is important to note that water softeners may not be the best choice in these cases and there may be other solutions to reduce limescale build-up.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of a limescale protection system
- No chemicals or regenerating salt required
- No maintenance required
- No waste products (e.g. salt or resins)
- No influence on the taste or smell of the water
- No health disadvantages
- Reduction of cleaning work in the household
- No impact on the environment
- Calcium remains in the water
A major advantage of limescale protection systems is that they do not require any chemicals or regenerating salt and therefore do not produce any waste products.
They are also maintenance-free and do not affect the taste or smell of the water.
Another advantage is the reduction in the amount of cleaning required in the household, as limescale deposits in water pipes and appliances and in other areas of the household are prevented or reduced.
Disadvantages of a water softener
The biggest advantage of water softeners is their drastic effect – they remove calcium from the water (replacing it with sodium).
This means that significantly less cleaning is required and calcification is reduced – but it has many disadvantages for your health, your wallet and the environment.
Disadvantages of the water softener:
- Requires regular maintenance and replenishment of regenerating salt
- generates waste products (empty salt bags)
- Can affect the taste and smell of water
- requires space for the container and for storing the regenerating salt
- Increased water consumption, necessary for regeneration
- Wastewater contains chloride, which is harmful to the environment
- Enrichment of drinking water with sodium, which can be problematic for people with kidney problems, high blood pressure or circulatory problems
Another disadvantage of water softeners is their susceptibility to the formation of germs and bacteria in the salt tank, especially in humid and warm environments such as the laundry room.
This can lead to the drinking water becoming contaminated, which can pose a health risk.
To avoid this, it is important that softening systems are regularly maintained, which causes additional effort and costs.
In contrast, a limescale protection system requires no maintenance and no regeneration salt, so there is no formation of germs and bacteria and therefore no risk to health.
Customer feedback on our limescale protection systems
Our customers report positive experiences with our limescale protection systems.
They report a reduction in limescale deposits in their water pipes and appliances, which extends the service life of these appliances.
They also appreciate the fact that no chemicals or regenerating salt are required, no waste products are produced and the enrichment of drinking water with sodium is avoided.
Conclusion
Overall, the use of a limescale protection system offers many advantages over the use of a softening system.
It requires no chemicals or regenerating salt, is maintenance-free and does not affect the taste or smell of the water.
It also reduces the amount of cleaning required in the household and contributes to environmental friendliness.
Our customers report positive experiences with our limescale protection systems and recommend them as an effective and sustainable solution for reducing limescale deposits.
