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.
Can Water Containing Chemicals be Left in the System, or Does it Need to be Replaced?
Bauer treatment is chemical-free. Since thermal conductivity is best with pure water, we recommend replacing the water.
Can Old, Detached Sediment Cause Blockages, for Example, in Various Control Valves within the System?
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.
How Often Does the Filter Need to be Cleaned, and how Difficult is it?
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.
What are the Operating Costs of your Device?
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.
How Can You be Sure that your Device Truly Works?
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.
Is it Really Possible to Stop Using Chemicals for Central Heating System Maintenance?
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%.
But What if Water Analyses Show No Problems?
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.
Where is the Bauer Device Installed?
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.
Where should a Cleaning Filter be Installed in a Central Heating System?
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.
Do We Have to Drink Everything that your Device Dissolves from Old Sediment?
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!
Is there a Risk that if the Existing Sediment Disappears, the Pipes Will Start Leaking?
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.
Does the Effect of the Bauer Device Extend to all Parts of the Piping?
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.
Is the Changing Magnetic Field Dangerous to Health, and Does this Magnetic Field not Interfere with the Operation of other Devices?
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.
How Does the Bauer Device's Treatment Affect Water Quality and Taste?
Often, sediment and corrosion (dissolution of metals) give water an off-taste. When corrosion stops, water quality and taste also improve.
If the Hot Water Tap Does not Provide Water at a Consistent Temperature – it “Fluctuates”. Do Bauer Devices Offer a Solution?
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.
If your Device Yields Such Good Results, why Isn't it Installed Immediately when New Piping Construction or Old System Renovation Begins?
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.