The oxidation which causes (red or yellowish) colouring of water and low pressure at the various taps and water points of your buildings results from the sharing and natural exchange between the oxygen contained in the water (H2O) and the metal of the pipe (iron or copper).

If a baser metal and a more noble metal, for example iron and copper, are in contact, the baser metal (in this case iron), will dissolve and corrode.

Corrosion therefore leads to the inevitable destruction of pipes and the occurrence of water damage.

The bacteria (legionellae), which nest particularly in oxidised areas (rich in rust), are aggravating factors, as are temperature fluctuations and the geometric configuration of the pipes (speed of flow).

In addition, increasing thermal energy and transport energy needs leads to a rise in the energy costs of the equipment (boiler & heat exchangers).

The costs associated with these problems are particularly high.

Scale (scaling)

Natural water contains calcium, magnesium, sodium, bicarbonate, sulphate, chloride, nitrate and silicate ions. When the physical or chemical state of the water changes, they immediately form crystalline elements exponentially with temperatures exceeding 60°C.

The attachment of these mineral salts and other calcium carbonates [2CaCO3-] leads to obstruction of cold and hot water pipes, causing inadequate flow and poor water heater efficiency and necessitating descaling of coffee machines, water heaters and the whole pipe system in general.

To prevent precipitations and deposits, water is treated either by softening or by demineralisation.

In addition, increasing thermal energy and transport energy needs leads to a rise in the energy costs of the equipment (boiler & heat exchangers).