We Use So-Called Chemical Water from the District Heating Network; Does Sediment Still Form?

Chemical water helps against limescale and rusting, but electrochemical corrosion still results in black sediment in the system.

Bauer treatment is chemical-free. Since thermal conductivity is best with pure water, we recommend replacing the water.

The sediment partially dissolves and separates as very small particles, causing no blockages or other problems.

In closed systems, special filters are used with the Bauer device to remove circulating dirt.

Everything depends on the system’s condition and “dirt”. The normal saturation time for the first filters is 3-4 months.

Cleaning the filter is a simple operation, and we provide instructions and guides.

The power consumption of smaller devices is approximately 40W, and for larger ones approximately 100W, so the cost is low. Similarly, filter maintenance and element replacement are low-cost compared to the system’s ongoing maintenance and repair expenses.

When purchasing a filter, you immediately receive 6 filter elements in the set.

If necessary, we perform chemical water analyses. These are carried out in independent accredited laboratories to ensure the reliability of the results. Water analyses performed before and after device installation are compared. The amount of sediment accumulating on the filter element also indicates the cleaning processes. For example, the gradual “decline” (loss of efficiency, uneven heat distribution, etc.) occurring in the central heating system stops, and as the system cleans, it begins to function again as it was designed.

In many cases, chemicals are precisely what cause the high iron content in circulating water, which appears in analyses. High iron content, however, causes disturbances and hinders the operation of heating equipment, increasing operating costs. As a result of Bauer water treatment, the dissolution of metals into the water is minimized, and old sediment is also removed from heat exchange surfaces, thereby ensuring the full-value operation of the heating system. For example, 1 mm of sediment on heat exchange surfaces causes an increase in heating costs by approx. 10%.

Here, it might be a “hidden” problem – corrosion can occur under a thick layer of sediment. In newer systems, active corrosion may not have started yet, but the different materials used in the heating system, their interaction, lower temperatures, and smaller pipe diameters make the system very sensitive even to small amounts of sediment and iron. Often, water analyses have been “normal”, but the system does not work as it should. By implementing Bauer treatment, systems have been restored to working order.

The best place for installation is in the return pipe, before the heat exchanger. But since the system is closed, it can also be installed after the heat exchanger.

The filter must be installed in parallel with the circulation pump; the flow rate through the filter is regulated by a line control valve.

Where Does the Sediment Released from the Pipes by the Device Go?

In domestic water, it flows with the water and reaches the sewage system; in closed systems (e.g., central heating, cooling), sediment is removed using special filters.

Old sediment dissolves and moves through the piping as very small particles – in the form of ions, which cannot be seen with the naked eye in a glass of water, for example. The sediment has mostly formed from salts causing water hardness – these salts (Ca, Mg) are not harmful to health; quite the opposite!

A layer of sediment inside a pipe does not give it strength – if the pipe is in such poor condition, it should be repaired as soon as possible – sooner or later, it will not withstand pressure and will give way.

The device’s effect lasts for 7 days in cold water, and approximately 2 days in hot water (depending on water temperature). If the water is not consumed within this time, the minerals return to their original state. It’s not so much the length of the piping that matters, but water consumption and time.

The magnetic field is generated only at the installation site of the device’s coil pipe, usually in a water or heating unit where people are not present. One meter away from the device, the magnetic field strength is the same as that of a toaster or an electronic clock.

Often, sediment and corrosion (dissolution of metals) give water an off-taste. When corrosion stops, water quality and taste also improve.

If problems are caused by temperature or pressure changes in the shower and other hot water systems, these problems will soon disappear after the Bauer device is put into use. Likewise, the formation of limescale deposits on faucets, taps, and other water fixtures will also cease.

Unfortunately, this does not depend on us, but on property owners and builders, although many associations, firms, and companies, convinced of the effective performance of our devices, have planned Bauer devices for the protection of their property already at the start of construction work.