Catronic

Catronic - Physical Water Treatment
Against Scale and Rust

Catronic offers you a unique solution, customized to your needs.

Catronic provides you with an eco-friendly water treatment system which protects your water pipes and equipment against scale and rust. The method is based on the Catronic Impulse-Technology and treats your water without applying any chemicals or salt.

Special electronic impulses change the crystallization process of the calcium contained in the water. This causes the hard scale components to lose their ability to stick to surfaces.

	The eco-friendly solution against scale problems
	No use of salt or chemicals
	Suitable for pipe diameters from 1/2" to 20" (~ 10-500 mm)
	Works on every pipe material – iron, copper, stainless steel, galvanized iron, plastic, PVC, PE-x, compound pipes (any material mixture) etc.
	International 5-year product warranty
	TÜV Nord, CE and CULUS certified

The Scale Problem

The longer you wait to take action against scale
the more damages and costly repairs will arise.

The Scale Problem

	Loss of water pressure due to reduced pipe diameters
	A breeding ground for bacteria
	High cleaning costs and the need for aggressive cleaning agents
	High costs of repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment
	Decrease in overall industrial productivity
	Loss of energy due to prolonged heating times

Benefits of Catronic

Catronic saves you money, keeps your piping system clean and protects your machinery.

	Careful reduction of scale deposits in the whole piping system
	Important minerals, like calcium and magnesium remain in the water
	Prolonged working life of machinery and equipment
	Catronic is effective in gently reducing existing deposits with all hardnesses of water
	Catronic has very low operating costs
	Catronic works free of maintenance
	With Catronic treated water, energy consumption is reduced
	Works without salt, chemicals or magnets
	Catronic saves time on cleaning machinery and equipment

Application Examples

Catronic is available for pipe sizes from 1/2“ up to 3”. It solves your scale problems in private, commercial or industrial applications.

	Houses
	Appartments
	Cooling Towers
	Heat Exchangers
	Swimming pools
	Wellness Facilities
	Hotels
	Apartment Buildings
	Fitness Clubs
	Golf Courses
	Agriculture
	Irrigation
	Production Plants
	Food Industry

How it works

Catronic - How it works

Physical Water Treatment

Catronic works solely with low voltage electricity; no salt or chemicals need to be added. The electronic impulse treatment does not change the original water quality. It simply changes the crystallization behaviour of the calcium, which reduces the adhesive power of scale. Catronic is the eco-friendly and maintenance-free solution to your scale problems.

How it works

1	Installed at the primary water inlet of the building, the water flows via the main pipe directly into the treatment chamber of the main unit.

2	The water flows through the Catronic treatment chamber where it comes into direct contact with the impulse field. Here, the impulses inhibit all scale components in the water from forming into burr-like structures (a). They now form as harmless nano-crystals (b).

3	The swirl passage at the output of the treatment chamber is designed to create turbulence in the water within the main unit. This enhances the growth of the nanocrystals that have just been formed in the treatment chamber.

4	The Catronic-treated water leaves the main unit, equipped with nano-crystals which can no longer attach to surfaces or build up as scale. The existing scale deposits will gradually diminish as the water flows through the piping system.

Models

Models	Max. pipe Ø diameter	Max. Capacity	Measurements	Wattage
D10	1" (25 mm)	5 m³/h	Ø 160 mm H: 420 mm	3,9 W
D15	1¹/₂" (38 mm)	8 m³/h	Ø 160 mm H: 820 mm	3,9 W
D20	2" (50 mm)	16 m³/h	Ø 160 mm H: 1070 mm	3,9 W
D30	3" (76 mm)	24 m³/h	Ø 160 mm H: 1520 mm	3,9 W

Certifications

German Quality Certifications

The German TÜV/GS

The "German TÜV" is a independent institution that assesses products for safety and reliability. When a product passes the strict regulations it is awarded the TÜV/GS mark which indicates that the product was tested and certified for safety according to the "German Equipment Safety Law". The GS mark is a certification that includes periodic factory inspections covering the quality system for the product's production. This law requires inspectors to frequently assess whether the manufacturer is able to maintain all the specifications of the tested product in his production. During this factory inspection, the implementation of the quality system, the production environment, and production related testing and measurement equipment is evaluated.


CE Approval The CE mark certifies that a product has met German and European Union consumer safety, health or environmental requirements. "CWT hereby declares that this product is operating in accordance with the following EU-guidelines: 73/23/EG; 89/336/EG which is certified by the CE-mark. The equipment corresponds to the requirements of the German Industrial Safety Act and the European low-voltage guidelines."


Certificate of Origin: Germany The Certificate of Origin (CO) names and officially approves the country where the goods are actually produced. For Germany the certificate is issued by the German Chamber of Commerce (IHK). It approves the German origin (Made in Germany) after thorough investigation of the origin of each individual part of the product and after assessment of the production site in Germany.


UL Approval The UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - is an international quality and safety approval institution with headquarters in Illinois, USA. The UL-mark on a product states that UL has tested and evaluated the product and determined that the electronics fulfil the strict safety guidelines. All Vulcan switching power adaptors are meeting these requirements and comply with international standards.

Installation

General Advice

1	Protect the power supply unit against direct exposure to water and sunlight.
2	Use only the included power supply and adapter (when applicable).
3	The operating temperature of Catronic ranges from –20° C to +50° C (14° F to 122° F).
4	Clean the device with water only.
5	Temperatures on heating surfaces should not exceed 95° C (~203° F).
6	It is recommended that installation be carried out by a qualified professional.

Installation

1	For optimal water treatment Catronic is installed into the piping system in the main water pipe.
2	Catronic must be installed upright (see top/ bottom).
3	Once installed, plug in the Catronic to start enjoying the benefits of conditioned water.


Installation Examples A - Standard Installation

B - Bypass Installation

C - Converted installation - for smaller pipe diameters

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pipe materials is Catronic suitable for? The devices are suitable for all pipe materials: iron, copper, stainless steel, plastic and compound pipes. The effectiveness of the electronic impulse treatment is not affected by the material of the pipe.

Does the Catronic treatment have a softening effect on the water? As the water treated by Catronic does not add or take anything away, essential minerals, such as calcium and magnesium remain. The water will, however, feel noticeably softer. You are sure to notice this effect when showering or washing your hair, although the treatment does not change the measured water hardness.

Do copper or synthetic pipes need a scale protection device at all? Yes. Copper and plastic pipes are prone to calcifications as well. The smoother a surface, the longer it can resist the process of scale build-up. However, once the first layer of scale has built up, the incrustation process proceeds just as fast as on any other surface.

Up to which degree of water hardness can Catronic be applied? Catronic operates within a high performance frequency range. It can thus be successfully applied even on water if a particularly high degree of hardness.

How can I check if the Catronic is operating efficiently? After 1-2 days you will recognize a change in the water. One of the most common sightings is that the scale you see in the kitchen or bath tub exists now as a fine powder that you can easily wipe away with a damp cloth. Improvements seen in production facilities are typically seen on the equipment itself.

How long does it take Catronic to clear the pipes? Catronic dissolves scale and rust slowly and gently from your piping system by gradually removing scale layer by layer. The scale-reduction process takes about as long as it took the incrustations to develop.

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