Scale inhibitors minimize damage to devices like your water pipe, kettle, boilers, showers, tanks, and washing machines. Moreover, it eases the cleaning process. However, a limescale inhibitor does not physically eliminate calcium in hard water.

Are scale reducers any good?

Physical scale reducers do not remove the hardness, they temporarily affect the molecular structure of the scale. The only effective way to soften water is not to temporarily change the state of the calcium snowflake, but actually to completely remove it from the water.

How long do electrolytic scale inhibitors last?

Once fitted, the electrolytic scale inhibitor needs no electricity supply, batteries, magnets or salt. It is a maintenance free alternative to a water softener. Depending on the hardness of the water and the flow rate, it will treat all the water and will need replacement only after 3-7 years.