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Overview
Overview
The pH measurement of a fluid is an indicator of the acidity or alkalinity. Neutral fluids have a pH of 7.0. Acid fluids
have a pH below 7 and alkaline fluids have a pH above 7 (up to 14). The pH can be easily measured using litmus
paper.
Condensate from the Eternal Water Heater is typically around 4 (slightly acidic). The condensate needs to be
increased (made more neutral) to prevent possible damage to cast iron soil pipe, ABS pipe, septic tanks, plants,
wastewater treatment plants and other materials handling waste water.
What is pH?
The Eternal Condensate Neutralizer Kit is designed to raise the pH level of the condensate discharged by the
Eternal Water Heater.
Each change of 1.0 in pH is a 10-times reduction or (increase) in concentration. The pH of condensate is increased
by approximately 1.0 to 3.0 higher after passing through the Condensate Neutralizer Kit.
(This is a change in concentration from 10 to 30 times.)
The Eternal Condensate Neutralizer Kit increases pH (reduces acidity)
Condensate can be collected from flueways and water heater condensate trap outlets. Use a separate neutralizing
kit for each connection.
DO NOT combine condensate lines from flueways with those from water heater
condensate traps.
Match Neutralizer Kit to ratings on water heater. Locate the Eternal Neutralizer Kit below the
condensate connection and slightly above the floor drain or inlet to a condensate pump reservoir (if used).
Follow the guidelines in this manual, the directions in the Eternal Water Heater Operation Manual, and all applicable
local, state, and federal codes when installing, using, and maintaining the Eternal Condensate Neutralizer Kit.
Applying the Eternal Condensate Neutralizer Kit
Before Commencing The Installation
Check that it is in accordance with relevant building and mechanical codes, as well as any local or state or
federal regulations.
CAUTION
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