Save energy and money with Scalewatcher 3 Star Hard Water treatment solutions. Earth friendly water treatment solution.

Scalewatcher 3 Star hard water treatment solution. An earth friendly and Efficient treatment for Hard Water!

No Maintenance! No salt! No Filters!

Fits up to 1.5 inch diameter pipes

Scalewatcher is a "must have" to protect TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

No chemicals! Environmentally friendly treatment for hard water!

Extends the life of your entire plumbing and heating system

Prevents the mineral scale buildup in water pipes

Costs $100.00's less than a water softener

Breaks up and frees the clogs in pipes, faucets and shower heads.

Energy Savings- saves you money on your electric bills

Easy to install! Do it yourself installation is quick and simple - and does not require a plumber or the cutting of pipes.

Applications:

Residential hard water problems, indoor use

Cold water main up to 1 1/2"; homes with tankless water heaters or hot water tanks. Ten year extended warranty included.

The Scalewatcher 3 star is recommended for houses with town or well water with up to 3 bathrooms.

Water Hardness: from 1 to 50+ gpg

This product fits this Pipe Size: from 1/2" to 1 1/2" pipe

3 Star Unit Dimensions: 6"H x 9"W x 1 1/2"D

The Scalewatcher's effectiveness has been proven by independent research.

Scalewatcher has been approved by the Los Angeles Sanitation Department for the treatment of hard water to replace the now illegal salt based water softeners.

No professional installation required.

Installation Instructions for Scalewatcher 3 Star (the short version) Instructions that come with unit are more detailed)

Do it yourself installation is quick and simple - and does not require a plumber or the cutting of pipes.

Step 1: Locate the pipe where your water supply first enters your building.

Step 2: Secure the signal cable with a cable tie (provided), wrap the cable eighteen times around the pipe, secure with another cable tie, wrap eighteen times going back on top of the existing coil, secure with a cable tie.

Step 3: Connect the signal cable to the Scalewatcher™ unit and plug into 110 Volt outlet.

Easy installation also means that, should you move, Scalewatcher™ is simple to disconnect and to take with you.



Features of the Scalewatcher 3 Star Water System

Effective on standing water with no flow necessary

Easy installation with no professional needed

Maintenance free

Low running costs

No chemicals, no salts

Benefits of the Scalewatcher 3 Star Water Unit

Removes existing limescale

Prevents limescale formation

Cuts energy costs

Extends the life of appliances & equipment

Treats the whole house 24 hours a day

How it works

The system consists of the energizing unit and a coil which is wrapped around the pipe of the incoming water supply.

The Scalewatcher electronic hard water device treats the hard water with a patented technology by inducing variable electric fields with a continuously changing frequency. This forces the dissolved minerals such as Calcium and Magnesium to crystallize and remain in suspension in the water instead of adhering to walls of piping, faucets or heating elements of water heaters. The hard minerals now in suspension flow with the water and are discharged through the drain.

This action stops any build up of hard scale. The capability of the water to dissolve minerals is also increased and this is the reason why hard scale layers will be softened, will slowly enter into the water stream, and will disappear down the drain. This effect will clean up all your piping, water heating element, including showerheads and faucets.

The now unsaturated water will dissolve existing scale and remove it from the water system. Even deposits on the outside of the water system, such as around faucets and bathroom fixtures, will soften with regular contact with the treated water resulting in easier cleaning without the use of chemicals.

Technical Specifications

Supply Voltage: 110-240 VAC , 50/ 60 Hz

Current Consumption: 0.008 kWh (8 Watts)

Power Supply: External adaptor

Application Voltage: 12 V / DC

Coil cable: 16 AWG stranded

Maximum Coil Temperature: 180F

Capable of Driving: Two double layer coils

Protection Rated: NEMA 2

Output Reading: LED Bar graph

Max. Enclosure Temperature: +149F

Min. Enclosure Temperature: -20F

Unit Dimensions: 9.5” x 6” x 1.5”

Dimensions packed: 14”x7”x3”

Weight packed: 3.3 lbs

Manufacturer's guarantee: Ten years Electrical Standard: Scalewatcher conforms to the low voltage directive of the EC for household use.

ONE YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:

The Scalewatcher system will prevent or highly reduce accumulation of scale in your pipes, faucets, showerheads water heaters and all other water appliances.

If you are not satisfied with the results, call or email our company within 12 months from delivery, to obtain a Return Authorization Number (RAN), return the unit undamaged shipping prepaid and you will receive a full refund of your purchase price within 14 days of receipt of the unit. (*)

Note: Scalewatcher will also remove existing scale, during the first 30 to 90 days you can expect old scale to dissolve or flake off and come out through your faucets, make sure you keep the aerator screens clean! After this cleansing period the full benefits of ScaleWatcher will be noticed.

Important: A hardness test will give similar results before and after Scalewatcher because it measures mineral content. Scalewatcher places the hard minerals in suspension preventing them from forming limescale.

(*) This guarantee applies to the 3 star and 5 star residential models only, the Small Wonder and Scalewatcher mini have a four month money back guarantee. The purpose of this guarantee is to ensure customer satisfaction from your Scalewatcher following a reasonable period from installation. You must have tried the Scalewatcher during at least three months of continuous operation. If you believe the unit is not operating correctly you must contact your supplier before disconnecting the system. Your supplier may be able to advice on an alternative method of installation or by supplying a free upgrade to a more powerful system. Should he be unable to assist in resolving the problem by system modification or upgrade, then you will be offered a refund of the unit price on return of the unit in good condition. Failure to follow the procedure outlined in our warranty may result in the assessment of a 15% re stocking fee.

How is scale eliminated when neither the Scalewatcher unit nor the coils are in contact with the water?

The Scalewatcher 3 star unit works by producing an electronically applied field generated by a coil wrapped around the pipe. The fluids (usually water based) come under the influence of this field such that the mineral ions are forced to precipitate. (Controlled precipitation). These precipitates (crystals) flow down the drain with the liquid flow.

How can I tell if it's working? - What to look for:

In around 4 to 6 weeks you should notice:

The softening of scale around the basins Scale flaking away from the kettle element and shower rose

Water often feels silkier

Water feeling hotter, improved performance of washing machines and dishwashers.

The ability to reduce the amount of soap, shampoo, detergents and cleaners

Easier cleaning of surfaces, especially baths, basins and sinks

Do Scalewatcher units produce a strong magnetic field?

No. The magnetic field strength is extremely low. Lower than the magnetic field of our earth.

Does it affect the drinking water?

Water remains chemically unchanged, retaining the beneficial minerals and tastes the same so you do not need a separate drinking tap.

How easy is it to install?

Do it yourself installation is quick and simple - and does not re-quire a plumber or the cutting of pipes. 1- Locate the pipe where your water supply first enters your building.

2- Wrap the signal cable around the pipe according to the instruction manual for lasting protection of the whole property.

3- Connect the signal cable to the Scalewatcher unit and plug into the mains outlet. Easy installation also means that, should you move, Scalewatcher™ is simple to disconnect and to take with you

Do the 3 Star and 5 Star have the same output strength?

The 3 Star is for inside and the 5 Star for outside use. This means that the coil of the 5 Star can become wet which causes the induction in the water to become less. To overcome this we make for instance the 5 Star stronger than a 3 Star.Where does the scale that is removed go?

As the scale does not stick to pipe work and appliances it all goes down the drain.

Can I install the unit?

As no plumbing is involved most customers install the unit themselves and it should take no more than 30 minutes, or you can use a local handy man or electrician.

What do I check once I have the Scalewatcher installed?

Ensure the power supply is on and periodic checks of the LED indicators are sufficient.

How much does it cost to run?

The power of the 5 Star is 10 W, so the energy consumption will be 0.01 kWh. Your electricity bill will give you the price you pay per kWh. Multiply 0.01 with this amount which will give you the cost of the unit to operate during one hour.

What pipe material is suitable?

The unit can be fitted on copper, plastic, galvanized steel or lead pipes.

Where should the unit be installed?

The ideal place is where the water enters the house, so all the water is treated. But if necessary it can be installed more downstream.

How much pipe is needed for installation?

To install the unit you require four inch of straight pipe. This can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal pipe. However you can treat two pipes with one unit.

What if it does not work?

We can normally solve most problems. If we can't you get your money back.

What about rumors that water softeners (ion exchangers) are not allowed anymore?

There are areas in the United States where it is not allowed to install certain types of salt using water softeners, in order to reduce the chlorine discharge in the environment.

I learned that in a Cage of Faraday there is no field possible to exist and an iron pipe is a kind of Cage of Faraday. How can the Scalewatcher be effective?

First of all an iron or copper pipe is not a Cage of Faraday. Second, Scalewatcher generates an electric and magnetic field. A Cage of Faraday will attenuate an electric field to zero inside the cage. However, this is not applicable for the magnetic field. A conductive pipe of infinite length can be considered to be a Cage of Faraday so one can expect that the electric field will be attenuated (but not to zero) inside the pipe. Therefore the treatment will work on iron and copper pipes, thanks to the presence of the attenuated electric field and full strength magnetic field.

Scalewatcher 3 star treatment for hard water.