ᐅ Effectiveness of Dosing Systems (for Corrosion Control)
Created on: 27 Jun 2019 17:56
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kleinesHaus8327 Jun 2019 17:56Hello,
I am a new homeowner with an old plumbing system and would like to get your opinion on dosing systems that are installed in the basement on the main water line after the filter/pressure reducer.
So far, we don’t have any severe issues with rust (the water is not brown unless the main line is turned off). However, small particles accumulate in the aerators, which we need to replace approximately every 2–4 weeks because quite a bit seems to come out. I’m not an expert and don’t really know what is considered a lot or a little.
Replacing the pipes is not an option, so I want to maintain and protect the existing pipes as long as possible. I recently read about dosing systems (phosphate addition).
My question: Do these systems actually help to extend the lifespan of the pipes and reduce the small rust particles in the water? What are your experiences?
Additionally, we plan to install a physical water softening/transformation system at some point, but that is a separate topic.
Key facts:
House built in 1975
Pipes replaced around 1993, probably galvanized steel
Water hardness: "hard" 21dH
Gas heating system
Many thanks and greetings from Bavaria
I am a new homeowner with an old plumbing system and would like to get your opinion on dosing systems that are installed in the basement on the main water line after the filter/pressure reducer.
So far, we don’t have any severe issues with rust (the water is not brown unless the main line is turned off). However, small particles accumulate in the aerators, which we need to replace approximately every 2–4 weeks because quite a bit seems to come out. I’m not an expert and don’t really know what is considered a lot or a little.
Replacing the pipes is not an option, so I want to maintain and protect the existing pipes as long as possible. I recently read about dosing systems (phosphate addition).
My question: Do these systems actually help to extend the lifespan of the pipes and reduce the small rust particles in the water? What are your experiences?
Additionally, we plan to install a physical water softening/transformation system at some point, but that is a separate topic.
Key facts:
House built in 1975
Pipes replaced around 1993, probably galvanized steel
Water hardness: "hard" 21dH
Gas heating system
Many thanks and greetings from Bavaria
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Gartenfreund29 Jun 2019 01:31Hello and welcome
Unfortunately, I cannot provide any information about such systems.
What I do wonder, though, is why you keep replacing the aerators.
Simply cleaning them should be sufficient.
Unfortunately, I cannot provide any information about such systems.
What I do wonder, though, is why you keep replacing the aerators.
Simply cleaning them should be sufficient.
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hampshire29 Jun 2019 11:09Rust or limescale in the aerators?
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kleinesHaus831 Jul 2019 13:20Gartenfreund schrieb:
What I wonder is why you keep replacing the aerators.
Simply cleaning them should be enough. Thank you, I actually meant cleaning — not replacing.
The particles are mainly rust, not limescale (but as mentioned, the water is not brown or anything).
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kleinesHaus8316 Jul 2019 12:26I am monitoring the situation now and will take a photo every two weeks when cleaning the aerators for documentation.
Is it possible to install such dosing systems independently of water softeners or other equipment, or to try them out temporarily for a few months? Or are there any consequences if the inoculation system is removed later? The rust should reappear since the formed "protective layer" would be gone, right?
Is it possible to install such dosing systems independently of water softeners or other equipment, or to try them out temporarily for a few months? Or are there any consequences if the inoculation system is removed later? The rust should reappear since the formed "protective layer" would be gone, right?
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kleinesHaus8329 Jul 2019 09:07Does anyone have experience with dosing or injection systems that help prevent rust?
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