PROTECT YOUR WATER-USING EQUIPMENT FROM LIME SCALE AND CORROSION
Hard water minerals create the need for costly service calls, repairs, and possible replacement of water-using equipment. A proper preventative maintenance program can ensure trouble free operation of this equipment. Such a program could pay for itself over and over again, as well as increase energy efficiency, thus resulting in higher profit margins.
We focus our attention on the problem area of equipment that utilizes water for some reason or another.
Examples are:
- Ice Makers
- Dishwashers
- Coffee Makers
- Steamers/Small Boilers
- Humidifiers/Atomizers
Minerals in water are naturally in solution; however, when water temperatures change, they precipitate in the form of a hard, brittle scale that collects in piping and on heat transfer surfaces. This insulating scale build-up reduces efficiency of equipment, increases energy requirements, and increases maintenance time and costs.
We offer the "Superior Water Conditioner®" as a solution to these lime/scale problems.
When installed in-line, this unique piece of equipment will cause minerals to remain in suspension throughout the heat transfer process. Instead of bonding together and forming scale, they will flow through or settle at the low points of a system in a purgable sludge form. The solids can then be easily removed by opening a drain at the bottom of the equipment.
ICE MACHINES
There are many different makes and models of ice machines which make ice cubes, iceflakes, or ice snow, but their operation principles are all basically the same.
A malfunctioning solenoid valve is most common in all ice cube machines; the valve will stick either open or closed. Scale will also build up on the evaporation sheet, which will reduce efficiency. The minerals in the water may also produce a "cloudy" ice cube.
On flake equipment, most problems are caused by scale formation on the auger.
The Superior Water Conditioner reduces scale, thus reducing these problems.
DISHWASHERS
Hard water creates a variety of problems in washing equipment; the heating element or steam heat exchange tubes in a 180º F booster will become insulated with scale. This will result in an inefficient transfer of heat and an eventual burning out or rupturing of the element. The solenoid valve is another area where scale collects. If the valve sticks open, fresh water will constantly flow into the machine. If the valve sticks closed, fresh water will not come into the machine; therefore, dishes will not be rinsed properly. The piping and spray heads are problem areas that frequently plug up, preventing proper dispersion of wash and rinse waters.
Hard water will also cause a larger amount of soap to be consumed. Soap has a tendency to collect around the minerals in the water; therefore, additional soap is required to dissolve in the water. The minerals will adhere to the glasses, silverware, and dishes and when water evaporates, these minerals then become water spots. These water spots eventually build up over a period of time causing a very unsanitary appearance.
There are many different types of automatic dishwashers ranging from one compartment to several compartments. In a three compartment model, the dishes are pre-rinsed in the first tank, washed in the second tank, and final rinsed in the third tank with 180º F water. The Superior Water Conditioner can aid the efficiency of all of these types of dishwashers.
COFFEE MAKERS and other HOT DRINK EQUIPMENT
Scale plugs lines and insulates heating coils very quickly in coffee makers because of the small diameter tubing and the constant heating of fresh water. Scale also reduces efficiency of equipment and requires more energy to operate. Premature element failure is another common problem due to the extreme heat that is held in by scale build-up.
Superior controls this hard build-up and can lower the water surface tension, allowing for a cut back in coffee usage yet maintaining the same flavor.
Caution must be used to periodically check any half gallon brewer without a bottom drain in the water reservoir, as a soft aragonite talc may build up. Talc deposits are easily rinsed away.
STEAMERS AND SMALL BOILERS
When hard water turns into steam, the hardness (CaCO3) and all other impurities are left behind. These minerals collect and crystallize, creating an insulation between the heat medium and the water. The thicker the insulation, the longer it will take to produce steam, which uses more energy.
Superior controls this scale build-up and keeps equipment operating at maximum efficiency.
HUMIDIFIERS AND ATOMIZERS
Humidifiers and Atomizers are extremely important for proper humidity control as required by various equipment and also for comfort. As water is evaporated into the area for proper humidity, the vapor is pure; all the impurities are left behind at the point of evaporation. The impurities collect, become brittle, and clog the media or spray nozzles, reducing the efficiency of operation. Cleaning becomes a problem and replacements of media pads or nozzles are often required.
By Superiorizing the water, the impurities will remain in a rinsable state. Periodic cleaning becomes easier: a simple washing out of the loose material.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FOOD SERVICE & OTHER LIGHT COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
| Model No. |
Capacity |
Inlet-Outlet Connections |
Diameter |
Length |
Weight |
| C-5 |
3 GPH |
1/4" Compression |
1 1/4" |
4 7/8" |
1 lb. |
| C-10 |
6 GPH |
1/4" Compression |
1 1/4" |
5 3/8" |
1.1 lb. |
| C-25 |
15 GPH |
1/4" Compression |
1 1/4" |
7 5/8" |
1.5 lb. |
| C-50 |
30 GPH |
1/4" Compression |
1 1/4" |
8 5/8" |
1.7 lb. |
| C-75 |
45 GPH |
3/8" Compression |
1 1/4" |
9 5/8" |
2 lbs. |
| C-100 |
1 GPM |
3/8" Compression |
1 1/4" |
11 5/8" |
2.2 lbs. |
| C-200 |
2 GPM |
1/2" Compression |
1 1/4" |
11 7/8" |
2.5 lbs. |
| RT-500-SS |
4 GPM |
1/2" NPT |
1 1/2" |
12 5/8" |
4 lbs. |
| RT-750-SS |
8 GPM |
3/4" NPT |
1 3/4" |
13" |
5 lbs. |
| RT-1000-SS |
15 GPM |
1" NPT |
2 1/4" |
13 1/2" |
7 lbs. |
| SF-1250-AC |
30 GPM |
1 1/4" Flange |
6" |
19 3/8" |
27 lbs. |
| SF-1500-AC |
50 GPM |
1 1/2" Flange |
7 1/2" |
23 3/4" |
51 lbs. |
| SF-2000-AC |
75 GPM |
2" Flange |
8 1/2" |
28" |
68 lbs. |
| SF-2500-AC |
110 GPM |
2 1/2" Flange |
9" |
31" |
82 lbs. |
| SF-3000-AC |
175 GPM |
3" Flange |
10" |
35 5/8" |
117 lbs. |
| SF-4000-AC |
250 GPM |
4" Flange |
11" |
39 3/4" |
170 lbs. |
| SF-5000-AC |
350 GPM |
5" Flange |
13 1/2" |
37 5/8" |
308 lbs. |