Specification

calmat
®
is NOT a Magnetic System
calmat
®
works exclusively with electric impulses only. The energy is simply taken from a power plug. We would like to
distance ourselves from those devices that use the force of magnetism to treat water.
Why you should avoid magnetism
when treating water
All magnetic-based physical water treatment
devices want to produce electric impulses by induction.
This means that the magnet(ism) together with the
water that ows through the pipe are supposed to ge-
nerate complex electric impulses, this sometimes gets
achieved. However, the following problems cannot be
ignored:
Problem with Magnetism: Velocity
The generation of a complex electric impulse
eld only works if the water inside the pipe ows by the
magnetic eld in the exact right speed (velocity).
If the speed is right, then the impulse is
generated. However, if the speed of the water is not
right (too fast or too slow), the impulses are not genera-
ted or -worse- the impulses are generated wrong.
► We believe that it is the best to always provide
the perfect and stable electric impulse eld simply
by using constant electricity. Therefore, calmat
®
is
solely electric. The annual power consumption is mi-
nimal and amounts to approx. 3-5 € (~ 5-6 USD).
Problem with Magnetism: not all pipe materials
can be treated equally good
As the magnet does not penetrate through metal very
well, many distributors ask to install their units on plas-
tic pipes. If the installation place is a metal pipe their
recommendation is to cut out a piece of pipe and to
replace it with a piece of plastic pipe.
► We believe that this is an unnecessary complica-
tion to work with magnetism as it limits the treat-
ment to take place on plastic pipes only.
Problem with Magnetism: Magnetism itself
Magnetism is a powerful force indeed. It
is attributed with many positive effects on
organisms. However, everyone also knows that
magnets attract metallic objects, no matter how small.
This again leads to a major problem when magnets are
used on a piping system because of course the area
where electromagnetic cables or permanent-magnets
are installed is of course magnetic. Here, all magnetic
particles in the water are rmly connected to the inside of
the pipe. This happens on metal and plastic pipes alike.
After only a short while the inside of the pipe is covered
with a metal-dirt-particle-lm that is a perfect breading
ground (biolm) for bacteria or other unwanted subs-
tances. Many producers of magnetic devices therefore
suggest to turn off the unit and “ush” the pipes every
six months as a solution to the problem.
► We believe that building up a potential dangerous
biolm with magnetism in order to treat the piping
system is not a smart way to solve the scale-prob-
lem. Also, we know the need to clean the pipe with
ushing or brushing can be avoided. The answer is
not to use magnetism.
calmat
®
offers you a reliable eco-friendly
water treatment system against scale and rust –
without the drawbacks of magnetism
Not Magnetic-UK 11/2010