Q. How does TURBU-FLOW work?

A. There are a number of reactions that take place in a TURBU-FLOW unit as water contacts our specially engineered alloy element;

• There is an increase in water velocity.
• There are positive (high) and negative (low) pressure fields created along the length of the TURBU-FLOW alloy element.
• Water flow is changed from a Laminar to a Turbulent flow.
• There is a definite electrochemical (galvanic, cathode-anode) reaction between the minerals in the water and the specially founded TURBU-FLOW alloy.

These generated reactions change the characteristics of the minerals in the water creating a very fine non sticking deposit.

Q. What happens to these very fine non sticking deposits?

A. These nano size will either flow through an open system in colloidal suspension, settle at the low point of a system (can be flushing or implementing a maintenance program) or can be easily filtered down stream of the TURBU-FLOW. Any residue left on a surface is easily removed.

Q. Will existing scale be removed and how long does it take to clean the system?

A. Several factors need to be taken into consideration.

• The thickness, hardness and type of scale.
• The length of the scaled area from the TURBU-FLOW.
• The volume of water flowing through the system.

In many instances the thickness of scale in the water carrying system has taken a number of weeks, months and years to build up. Once installed TURBU-FLOW will begin to work immediately. It may take equally as long or longer to remove the existing scale as it took for the scale to deposit.

Q. Will TURBU-FLOW affect water pressure and flow rates?

A. No. It is important to select the correct size TURBU-FLOW for the application. Selection of a TURBU-FLOW is simple, you need to know;

• The flow of the system.
• The size of the supply line.
• If the TURBU-FLOW is to be installed in a mains pressure system or a pump driven system.

Simply compare the flow rate you have against the TURBU-FLOW specifications data sheet and select the corresponding unit. Should your flow rate fall between models select the larger of the two units.

Q. Does TURBU-FLOW soften water?

A. Yes, because of the definite change in the characteristics of the minerals, the surface tension of the water is reduced giving you a softer, “wetter” water.

Q. Does the TURBU-FLOW alloy element need to be replaced?

A. No, the TURBU-FLOW alloy element is not a sacrificial anode and therefore does not need to be replaced. We still have units working that were installed over 20 years ago!

Q. Does the TURBU-FLOW unit require on going maintenance?

A. No, once installed TURBU-FLOW does not require any on going maintenance.

Q. Is it necessary to earth the TURBU-FLOW?

A. No, TURBU-FLOW does not need to be earthed and can be installed above or below ground.

Q. Why use TURBU-FLOW as opposed to a salt water softener?

A. Salt water softeners may solve one problem but introduce other’s by adding unwanted pollutants to the environment and in addition can cause safety and health issues. TURBU-FLOW is chemical free and therefore 100% environmentally friendly!

Q. What is the difference between TURBU-FLOW and Magnetic and Powered water conditioners?

A. Magnetic and Powered water conditioners are clamped to the outside of a pipe and generate a magnetic field through which the water travels. The powered units need to be plugged into a power supply and continue to operate whilst there is power. TURBU-FLOW has no plug, the water contacts our specially engineered alloy element and it works effectively with either a laminar or turbulent supply of water.

Q. Is TURBU-FLOW easy to install?

A. Yes, Simply remove the corresponding length of pipe and install the TURBU-FLOW.

Q. Is the location of a TURBU-FLOW in a system critical?