Effects Of Hard Water On Boilers

Hard water, which contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium, can corrode the tubes of water boilers. If these elements are present in the boiler installer’s water supply, they can cause limescale to build on the tubes’ surfaces, resulting in overheating and tube collapse. The efficiency of a boiler might be affected by hard water. Hard scaling, caused by calcium and magnesium, will affect heat transfer inside the boiler. A thin layer of hard scaling on boiler tubes as thin as 1/8 inch can reduce efficiency by around 25%. The boiler then wastes more fuel and works harder to meet your heating requirements.

Hard water can cause numerous issues with your heater and your entire central heating system. This happens as the dissolving ions are left behind when water heats to steam. Calcium carbonate, often known as lime scale, is formed when the remaining ions link together. Limescale coatings pipes cover the heating element, and even clog your radiator!

Limescale deposits inside the pipes can cause problems with thermal conduction and block the pipes and prevent the seamless flow of steam and water. Again, this means that your boiler will have to work more, which will result in higher fuel expenditures. Calcium carbonate can also accumulate inside the radiator. As a result, your radiators will form cold spots, making your home feel cooler.

A water softener that works in tandem with your boiler installer is a solution to these possible issues. Water softeners incorporate sodium particles into the boiler’s water supply, effectively eliminating the presence of calcium and magnesium and alleviating the hard water issue. A water softener will help your boiler avoid failures or damage that could shorten its lifespan. It does this by reducing the possibility of hard scaling within the boiler, improving the flow of water, ensuring maximum levels of efficiency, and preventing failures or damage that could shorten its lifespan.

WPJ provides high-quality boiler service London and helps you maintain your home’s water quality.