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Installation
3.8 Water quality and treatment
Where extreme conditions of water hardness exist, scale can
form in any water heating equipment, especially when the
heater is working under conditions of constant heavy demand
and at high temperatures.
Each water heater is fitted with one or more magnesium
anode(s) which protect the tank from corrosion caused by
electrolytic action. Magnesium anodes are sacrificial in that they
corrode as they protect. When the anode has eroded to less
than 50% of it's original diameter, it may not offer protection.The
anodes should be inspected annually and replaced as
necessary. Frequency of anode replacement will vary
dependent on water quality.
Andrews Water Heaters offer Correx
TM
UP powered anodes as
an alternative to the standard magnesium anodes. These
anodes do not need maintenance or replacement. The
potentiostat which regulates the current to the Correx
TM
anode,
features an indicator light which shows green to indicate correct
function and red to indicate malfunction. An additional Correx
TM
BEMS version is available, which provides a remote warning
signal.
These anodes are available as an optional extra on all Andrews
heaters.
In hard water areas, scale formation can occur in hot water
systems and hot water heaters and the higher the temperature
and volume of water used, the more problematic the scale build-
up can be. Water treatment is normally recommended when the
hardness reaches 100 - 150ppm (7 - 10 degrees Clark) and
above. This problem can be minimised by reducing the water
temperature in the heater and by fitting suitable water pre-
treatment equipment.
The following companies have supplied water treatment
equipment in the UK for a number of years to various
establishments including those where Andrews water heaters
have been installed.
Failure to provide and maintain appropriate water treatment will
invalidate warranty.
Note
When installing Andrews Water Heaters in hard water
areas we would recommend that a water treatment
specialist is consulted.
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