HOW THE HYDROSANA WATER CONDITIONER WORKS
By applying a simple, yet natural water treatment process, the Hydrosana Water Conditioner is able to help neutralize the adverse effects of many of the undesirable substances in your water supply. The Hydrosana Water Conditioner is an in-line catalytic water treatment system. It operates by a combination of the following.

1. Turbulence of the water through a specially designed catalytic chamber.

2. By the creation of a small electrical field around the chamber casing.
This combination causes a separation of the material particles in the water, which changes their behavior. Particles, which were previously attracted to each other, now repel and separate into smaller individual particles. This allows the “separated” mineral particles and salts to flow through the
system with minimal interference.

3. A pressure drop releases corrosive gases during conditioning. These gasses move through the water as harmless bubbles. They are expelled into the atmosphere when water leaves the tap. To put it simply, the Hydrosana Conditioner eliminates the cohesion that exists between the mineral particles in the water. This is clearly seen in the before and after photos.

	GENERAL Q&A 1. WHY DO I NEED YOUR PRODUCT? First and foremost the Hydrosana Water Conditioner is a water problem solver. With a proven track record since 1980, our unique product has helped tens of thousands of people in around the world solve their water problems and improve their water quality. It can also help you… improve your water. [Back to Top]

	IMPROVES TASTE 2. WHERE CAN I USE A HydroSana UNIT? The advantages of a HydroSana installation mean you can use it virtually anywhere you use water. Applications include:- 1. Domestic 2. Farm 3. Irrigation 4. Industrial 5. Swimming Pools 6. Aquaculture 7. Hydroponics [Back to Top] 3. WHAT TYPE OF WATER WILL IT WORK ON? HydroSana works effectively on water with both high or low mineral concentrations. Especially lime, soda, calcium carbonate and saline waters. HydroSana improves water from town supplies, wells, springs, creeks, and rivers. With tens of thousands of units now installed, we have experienced good results in all areas. To assist you, some of these results are outlined in our “Comments From HydroSana Customers” brochure. [Back to Top] 4. WILL HydroSana HELP REMOVE CHLORINE TASTE FROM OUR WATER SUPPLY? Yes. Laboratory tests confirm, and you can look forward to a reduction of 70% in the concentration of residual chlorine in HydroSana conditioned water. This decrease is due to the freeing of the chlorine artificially trapped between the mineral particles of the water before being conditioned. It escapes into the atmosphere in gaseous form as water leaves your tap. With a HydroSana system fitted you get the benefits of chlorination, but without the taste. [Back to Top] 5. HOW DOES A HydroSana SYSTEM GIVE ME CLEARER WATER? Turbidity is caused by microscopic suspended particles in your water supply. Laboratory tests confirm a decrease of 20% in the turbidity of the conditioned water. Your HydroSana Conditioner causes the mineral particles to repel each other, separate and become smaller. Because there is less light refraction from the smaller particles your water becomes clearer. This is especially evident in swimming pools. The microscope photos effectively show this. [Back to Top] 6. WILL IT GIVE ME CLEANER SOFTER CLOTHES? Yes. Conditioned water contains smaller particles, which pass more readily through the clothes being washed. The water tends to be “wetter”, and penetrates better to carry away dirt and grease. In unconditioned water larger particles and other substances can become trapped in detergent and in the fibers of the clothes you are washing, causing staining. [Back to Top]

	ENHANCES WATER QUALITY 7. HOW WILL HydroSana AFFECT NURSERIES, VINEYARDS, MARKET GARDENS, CROPS & LAWNS? You will have greener healthier more robust growth with less water. You can also look forward to increased yields, which means more profitability because: a) The better “wetting action” of conditioned water improves soil texture by surrounding individual soil particles with tiny droplets of conditioned water. Not only does your soil become more permeable but also it is able to retain its moisture content for longer periods because of deeper penetration. b) By improving the permeability, salts which previously accumulated around the root system and in the soil are leached away and do not reform. Stressing to the plant is relieved and improved growth is noticed in weeks - sometimes days. c) Mineral particles and salts in conditioned water no longer adhere to the leaves to the same degree. What’s more, leaf burn is also reduced considerably. NOTE: Laboratory LEAF ANALYSIS testing on stone fruit trees between Conditioned and Unconditioned water, confirmed a massive 66% reduction of Sodium and a 52% reduction of Chloride. [Back to Top] 8. WHAT LEVEL OF SALINITY CAN BE TREATED FOR IRRIGATION? Our records confirm the successful flood irrigation of an area with bore water (shallow, underground water), which has the following analysis: pH 6.9 Conductivity 11100 uS/cm Chloride 3400 mg/L Sodium 1640 mg/L Total Hardness 1986 mg/L Sodium Chloride 5600 mg/L NOTE: This salinity level is about four times the tolerance for this area. Although the soil has good drainage, the saline water had almost destroyed the crop before the HydroSana Conditioner was installed.

	REDUCES SOIL SALINITY 9. WILL HydroSana REDUCE SALINITY BUILD UP IN THE SOIL? Yes. Soil Analysis tests has confirmed a substantial reduction. After irrigating turf grass for only six months the lowering of salinity in the soil is very apparent. The results were as follows: BEFORE AFTER % Reduction pH 7.0 6.8 3% Elec. Cond .33 mS/cm .19 mS/cm 42% Total Salts 980 ppm 564 ppm 42% Sodium 184 ppm 115 ppm 37% Chloride 290 ppm 140 ppm 52% [Back to Top] 10. WILL HydroSana SAVE ME WATER? Yes. Because the conditioned water is absorbed more rapidly into the ground it reduces evaporation. Therefore watering time is shortened which means you save two valuable resources. Water and money. We suggest reducing your watering time by up to 20%. In fact some people report water savings of 30%. [Back to Top] 11. WHAT LEVEL OF CALCIUM CARBONATE (CaCO3) HARDNESS CAN BE USED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE? With a reading of 346mg/l of hardness, the water in the following analysis is considered hard to very hard, and hot water systems have a short life expectancy. However, HydroSana has proven to be very successful with this water. pH 7.5 Total Solids 915mg/l Calcium 77.2mg/l Chloride 301mg/l Alkalinity 267mg/l Hardness (as CaCO3) 346mg/l When an inspection of hot water systems was carried out after 18 months of HydroSana treatment no evidence of any scale build up was found. The water in the examples listed has high mineral concentrations and our water analysis testing showed little differences between conditioned and unconditioned water.

	SAVES WATER 12. HOW DOES HydroSana AFFECT CALCIUM CARBONATE (CaCO3)? Calcium Carbonate appears in predominately two forms, Calcite (CaCO3) and Aragonite (CaCO3). They have the same chemical composition but have different crystalline structures. Calcite precipitates to form a hard to remove whitish scale. Aragonite is much softer and is more easily removed. Testing confirmed that the crystalline structure of Calcium Carbonate in its Calcite form was changed to Aragonite when the HydroSana Conditioner was used, hence its easy removal. [Back to Top] 13. CAN YOU HELP MY MANGANESE OR IRON PROBLEM? We have found that with high concentrations of manganese above 0.5mg/l and iron above 1.0mg/l, the HydroSana conditioner requires more frequent cleaning. Also, with iron and manganese problems - the conditioner must be down sized. [Back to Top] 14. HOW DOES HydroSana REMOVE RUST AND SCALE FROM OUR PLUMBING SYSTEM? In conditioned water the mineral particles repel and lose their attraction for each other and the surfaces of piping and other equipment. Being a solvent, the water now slowly etches, loosens and dissolves the existing scale and rust from the system. Once clean your system will stay clean! [Back to Top] 15. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PIPES AND EQUIPMENT AFTER SCALE IS REMOVED? The HydroSana Conditioner causes a natural protective carbonate film to form inside the equipment and piping, which will not grow or increase in time. This self-healing greyish film is of negligible thickness and not only protects the system against scale and corrosion, but will not impede water or heat flow. In old corroded systems it is possible for scale to seal a leak. So removing the scale may cause the pipe to leak. (In this case the pipe should be replaced.) Nothing further will happen - except that you will have clean pipes! [Back to Top] 16. HOW LONG WILL A HydroSana CONDITIONER LAST AND DO I HAVE TO REPLACE ANYTHING? Provided it is installed properly, the batteries are changed, and it is cleaned at least every two yers, your HydroSana Conditioner will last you a lifetime. It has no complex moving parts to wear out so you’ll enjoy big savings for years to come. The conditioner is made from heavy-duty stainless steel and our own special metal, which are extremely resistant to corrosion. Under normal circumstances they do not require replacing. [Back to Top] 17. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CONDITIONED WATER IS HELD IN STORAGE TANKS? HydroSana treated water stays in its conditioned state. However, it may be necessary to periodically drain the lower region of the tank in order to expel any high concentration of dissolved solids that settle there, which otherwise may “disguise” the conditioned effect. [Back to Top] 18. WHAT WILL IT DO FOR MY ALGAE PROBLEM? The Hydrosana Conditioner, by virtually eliminating the biofilm, denies the algae its food source. This occurs because of the “conditioning” or mineral separation process. With nothing to feed on the algae is either greatly reduced or completely eliminated. [Back to Top] 19. IS THERE ANY FLOW RESTRICTION? Providing that you properly used our flow rate chart there is minimal restriction. Flow rate charts are available for all sizes. Most of the time, a HS15 is recommended for household use. There's a lot to gain from a little pressure drop. It releases potentially harmful gasses from your water. [Back to Top] 20. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HydroSana IS FITTED BEFORE A REVERSE OSMOSIS OR CARBON FILTER? The HydroSana conditioner neutralizes the negative influence of mineral particles, which otherwise tend to hinder the performance of filters, and reduce the working life of reverse osmosis membranes. Installing a HydroSana unit before the carbon or reverse osmosis filter, keeps them cleaner and greatly improves their efficiency. Longevity of the membranes and filter cartridges is extended by several times. [Back to Top] 21. WHERE DO I INSTALL THE HydroSana CONDITIONER? HydroSana is best fitted into the main line after the water meter or pump and before any tee junctions or holding tanks. This allows the whole system to benefit. HydroSana will operate at any angle, above or below the ground. When fitted below ground it must be installed in a suitable size box or pit, which allows access to the battery pak and unions for cleaning. On larger installations where it is impractical to install a HydroSana Conditioner after the water meter, several smaller HydroSana Conditioners may be fitted on branch lines within the property. Important: When watering or irrigating from a short discharge pipe it is extremely important to prevent air from entering the conditioner. The short pipe can cause cavitation which will result in an oxide forming on the catalyst core, impairing performance. If cavitation occurs, reduce the outlet slightly to obtain a “full pipe” of water and so eliminate this problem. NOTE: Do not install or test the conditioner at the tail end of a pipeline. [Back to Top] 22. WHAT SIZE DO I USE? Establish the maximum flow rate of your pump or supply at the DELIVERY OR DISCHARGE POINT and order according to our flow rate table. Remember DO NOT OVERSIZE.

	LOW MAINTAINENCE 23. HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO CLEAN MY CONDITIONER? Cleanliness of the inner chamber and fins is essential for peak performance. Therefore, periodic cleaning is necessary and is totally dependent upon your water conditions. You may use the following as a guide: Domestic supply 1-2 years Farm Use and Irrigation 3-12 months Swimming Pools 1-2 years Industrial - Cooling Towers 3 times a month [Back to Top] 24. DOES THE HydroSana CONDITIONER HAVE ANY GOVERNMENT APPROVALS OR ENDORSEMENTS? Yes. The Australian made HydroSana Water Conditioner has been assessed by the Department of Health NSW and the Director General has given a conditional approval to the process. Our approval number is PDA-032. After 2 years of testing, the State Electricity Commission, Portland Victoria, (Powercor) endorsed the conditioner. To quote: - “We conclude that it was beneficial to install these units to lessen the costly replacement of hot water cylinders, anodes and elements. It would be a real benefit to install a water conditioner on all residences within the Portland Water Board region.” The Benalla office of the Victorian Health Department has also given an endorsement. And to quote from an extensive report: - “Every condenser tube was completely clean and shining like a gun barrel. The two-year field test experiment has thus far substantiated that aquatic environment of a cooling tower and an evaporative cooler can be controlled using what has traditionally been known as a proprietary device. The evidence supporting this is the visual results of the experiment and the certified NATA laboratory test results of the water samples.” [Back to Top] 25. WHAT ARE THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS OF HydroSana CONDITIONERS? The range of Hydrosana Water Conditioners HS06 to HS50 comply to hydrostatic tests performed by the Water Corporation, Plumbing Testing Laboratory at 2 MPa or 285PSI for 60 seconds. It also withstood burst pressure testing of 3.5MPa (500PSI) without failure. The conditioner will function from 40° F to 160° F.

	FLOW RATES Size Nominal Capacity     Lit/Min Gal/Min   HS 6 10 130   HS 10 18 240   HS 15 36 475   HS 20 60 800   HS 25 95 1250   HS 32 165 2200   HS 40 220 2900   HS 50 400 5300   HS 50+ 500 6600   MKII Range - Flanged       HS 65 800 (1100) 10600   HS 75 1150 (1450) 15200   HS 100 1580 (2000) 20800   HS 125-150 2400 (3200) 31700   HS 150 3700 (4800) 48800   HS 200 6500 (9400) 85800   HS 250 10500 (15300) 138600   SWP40 S (Swimming pool) 225 3000   A/C 6 (Evap. Cooler) 20 260   Pressure loss @ nominal capacity with orifice cone = 5PSI IMPORTANT: The nominal capacity of flanged units can be increased when the venturi cone is not used. However the Conditioner should only be installed without the cone when the nominal capacity is exceeded by approx 20%. FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE Please remember… 1. Size to recommended flow rates. Do not oversize. 2. Connection to a power source is essential. Use a HydroSana Battery Pak or Hydrosana Power Regulator. 3. Clean the Conditioner as per Maintenance Instructions.