SWEP EXCHANGE 1-2020

Keep water running ® with Sealix technology Scaling and corrosion are two of the main reasons for the breakdown of tap water heating systems. This was also the experience of Oventrop – one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of sanitary fittings and water systems. At least until they turned to SWEP’s new range of ® Sealix protected brazed-plate heat exchangers.

and also increase the risk of pitting corrosion. Typically, the risk of scaling is underestimated since it is a continuous process. First it reduces the heat transfer which finally leads to clogging and expensive maintenance.

metal, an electrochemical reaction occurs. The consequence can be corrosion or scaling. If so, the costs for maintenance, repair and replacements can quickly go up. In areas with hard water quality, scaling can be unfavorable for the performance of the heat exchanger

Critical water conditions cause problems

Drinking water is an "open system", i.e. its composition can always vary. Depending on the geology of the extraction areas, natural water might contain free carbonic acid, salts, chlorides and minerals. When these compounds come in contact with

Dieter Stich, sales engineer at Oventrop, knows the problem only too

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