Wasca Aqua Scale Extractor Water Softener 1.5 Inch Dia.
Product: Wasca Aqua Scale Extractor Water Softener - 1.5 Inch Diameter
A Revolution in Water Treatment: Salt-Free Scale Prevention
The Wasca Aqua Scale Extractor in a 1.5-inch diameter model represents the pinnacle of modern water conditioning technology. Designed for efficiency and durability, this system offers a sophisticated, maintenance-free solution to eliminate and prevent limescale throughout your plumbing system. It is the ideal choice for protecting appliances, water heaters, and pipes from the damaging effects of hard water, without the use of salt, chemicals, or magnets.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Advanced Electro-Catalytic Technology: Moves beyond basic electronic descaling. Utilizes a low-voltage electrical current to drive a precise catalytic reaction that fundamentally alters how hardness minerals behave, preventing them from forming hard scale.
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Salt-Free & Chemical-Free Operation: Enjoy the benefits of soft water without the ongoing expense, hassle, and environmental impact of salt bags or potassium chloride. No regeneration cycles, no wastewater, and no added sodium to your water.
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Durable 1.5-Inch Stainless Steel Construction: The entire outer and inner casing is crafted from high-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, ensuring exceptional longevity and reliability even in demanding conditions. The compact 1.5-inch diameter allows for versatile installation in a wide range of residential and light commercial applications.
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Proprietary Catalytic Core: At the heart of the system lies a breakthrough material: a Ruthenium Trichloride complex loaded into an Aluminium Metal-Organic Framework (MOF). This advanced heterogeneous catalyst targets calcium ions under mild electrolytic conditions, promoting the formation of non-adherent aragonite crystals instead of hard calcite scale.
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MMO Coated Titanium Anode: Features a high-performance Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) coated titanium electrode. This anode is exceptionally efficient, corrosion-resistant, and designed for a long service life, providing the stable electrochemical process crucial for consistent performance.
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Dual-Action Filtration: The system doesn't just prevent scale; it also filters.
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Chemical Filtration: The core process converts dissolved calcium carbonate into harmless, suspended microscopic crystals.
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Physical Filtration: An internal titanium and metal alloy grid acts as a barrier, effectively trapping and collecting the suspended aragonite crystals, existing sediment, rust, and other solid particles from the water flow.
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Low Maintenance & Easy to Clean: The collected scale and sediment are safely held within the filtration chamber, which can be easily flushed clean during simple, infrequent maintenance, ensuring no clogging and peak performance.
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Preserves Beneficial Minerals: Unlike traditional softeners that remove all calcium and magnesium, the Wasca Aqua system retains these beneficial minerals in the water, preserving its natural taste and health properties while only neutralizing their scale-forming potential.
Technical Specifications:
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Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 1.5 Inches (Standard NPT Thread)
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Housing Material: 304 or 316 Grade Stainless Steel
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Core Technology: Electro-Catalytic Conversion
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Catalyst: Ruthenium-based Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)
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Anode Material: MMO (Mixed Metal Oxide) Coated Titanium
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Power Supply: Low Voltage, requires dedicated electrical management panel
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Max Pressure: 150 PSI (Please check specific model rating)
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Max Temperature: 140°F / 60°C (Please check specific model rating)
How It Works:
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Electrolysis: A controlled electrical current is applied to the water via the MMO titanium anode, creating an ideal environment for the catalytic reaction.
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Catalytic Conversion: As water passes over the Ruthenium-MOF catalyst, the nucleation process of calcium carbonate (CaCO?) is altered. Instead of forming hard calcite scale, it forms soft, non-sticking aragonite crystals.
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Filtration & Collection: The water, now containing the suspended aragonite crystals, flows through the internal metal filtration grid. This grid traps the crystals and any other particulate matter, allowing only clean, conditioned water to exit the system.
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Maintenance: The trapped solids are periodically flushed from the collection chamber, requiring no complex tools or procedures.
Ideal For:
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Homes and apartments with hard water problems
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Protecting tankless and traditional water heaters, boilers, and heat exchangers
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Extending the lifespan of washing machines, dishwashers, and other water-using appliances
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Preventing scale buildup in pipes, faucets, and showerheads
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Environmentally conscious users seeking a salt-free alternative
The Wasca Aqua Scale Extractor is not just another descaler; it is a scientifically engineered water conditioning system that offers a permanent, efficient, and eco-friendly solution to hard water.