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The physical and chemical action of water and its
constituents on the inner pipe work surfaces of
heating systems and other closed water circuits should
always be considered. |
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Water is a very good solvent and is capable of
containing many soluble ingredients that can impart
onto the inner surfaces of water systems. Perhaps the
most familiar of these is the calcium and magnesium
salts present in water that precipitate out as scale,
particularly when water is heated. |
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Water can contain many microbiological contaminants
such as nitrite and sulphite reducing bacteria and
pseudomonads.
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These are able to thrive in the warm corners of
heating systems and can affect the efficiency and
fluidity of systems. |
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Water will always contain dissolved gases and the
existence of dissolved oxygen, water and metals
together will lead to corrosive activity in solution. |
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Leaking systems should always be attended to as soon
as possible, as consistent introduction of fresh water
will create a steady supply of oxygen and thereby
prolong the corrosive reaction. |
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Dissolved gases can also be released as bubbles,
especially when water is agitated as it passes through
pumps etc. these bubbles can exist as solids within
the liquid medium and their effect can be that of
granules moving around in the system. The physical
abrasion created by the presence of such items can be
detrimental to the interior surfaces of systems. |
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Chemical levels in solution and the microbial status
of the water contained within heating systems should
be checked and verified quarterly. |
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JAAL Consultants water treatment and consultancy
services are able to offer water treatment solutions
to the problems commonly encountered with heating
systems. Our programme of regular, detailed analytical
checks and treatment with appropriate chemicals
ensures that our clients water treatment requirements
are always met and catered to. |
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For further information about this please
contact us as described.
We would be happy to assist in whatever way possible. |
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