Installation Guide

Q & A
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B. Site Survey (continued)
2. Locating a place to install the power unit
The power unit should be mounted on a wall or other solid surface within five (5) feet from an electrical outlet and within ten (10)
feet from where the pipe will be wrapped and in a well ventilated area.
Always keep these wires from
touching one another as much
as possible
3. Locate a place to wrap the signal cable
Once the main water inlet pipe to the house is located, identify a
section of pipe that is at least 12-inches straight, and as far away
as possible from tees, elbows, couplings, valves and curved pipe.
If this is not possible you can still install the equipment, but for
best results make sure the area where the coil being wrapped is at
least straight.
At least 12” of straight pipe
is desired - away from elbows,
tees, valves & couplings
Can I wrap the signal cable wires on a main
water pipe underground?
Yes. Sometimes older homes built on slabs have little
exposed pipe and this is an option. Installing the
signal cable underground is not problem at all. The
SB-75 power box will need to be installed indoors
however, as it is not weatherproof.
The area I want to install the signal cable
has a coupling in the middle of it. How
much of an issue will I have on the
effectiveness of the product?
We do not recommend installing the signal cable over
a coupling. The wraps must be flush, and evenly
against one another. Adding additional pipe to the
installation area would be the best option.
Can ScaleBlaster be installed in a well pump
house?
Yes. Install the signal cable after the pump for best
results.
I am planning to install the SB-75 power box
and do not have much space. Can it be
installed vertically or horizontally?
It does not matter, either way is fine. We do ask that the
area is ventilated and not in a hot enclosed area over
125 degrees F.
Can I install the power box right next to the
water pipe and where the coil is going? I
know it has to be within ten feet, but I can
put it within a foot.
Yes, that is fine.
Can I install ScaleBlaster on two lines – I
have one going to my house and one for the
yard and barn?
In many circumstances you can. But if you are
irrigating an entire farm or something of that large
scale nature on that second line, you would need a
second unit.
as far away as possible from tees,
elbows, couplings, valves and curved pipe.