Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] OT: Intro + Q:Selecting workshop heater

That's probably a good idea Dave. I think I'd pour some vinegar in the
system anyway. Vinegar is great for removing scale build up. Just try
ouring some in a teapot with heavyscale inside sometime. You'll be amazed
at how well it works.

Smoke
-----Original Message-----
From: dave engvall <dengvall@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] OT: Intro + Q:Selecting workshop heater

>Smoke wrote:
>
>> I'll have tor espectfully disagree with you guys that say scale won't

stick

>> to the insides of PVC pipes since I've SEEN scale build up as thick as

the

>> pipe walls in old water systems out here in the western USA!
>>
>> Smoke
>>
>
>I should think that heating systems would be closed systems i.e. fill the

thing and then unless it leaks you use the same water:

>same as a cooling system in an internal combustion engine.
>
>Therefore: start with the softest water you can get (afford) use a DI

cartridge in the line to clean up the scale producing

>components. Actually if you absorb the Ca and Mg you will solve the problem

but on some systems you replace these with Na

>(classical water softeners) or with H+ in DI systems. Pay your money and

take your choice.

>Rain water might be a good place to start. :-) Get out the buckets.
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