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Siliphos Polyphosphate 20 kg – Scale & Corrosion Protection Media
Siliphos Polyphosphate is a granular scale-inhibitor and corrosion‐prevention media designed for water systems in homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants. Additionally, it prevents scale formation and reduces corrosion by releasing polyphosphates, which form a protective, thin layer on metallic surfaces. In fact, a concentration of just 2-3 ppm is sufficient to achieve these effects.
Key Features & Benefits of Siliphos Polyphosphate
- Scale Prevention: It inhibits the deposition of calcium and magnesium salts that cause hard water scale.
- Corrosion Control: Because of its silicate & phosphate content, the media forms a microscopic protective layer inside pipes, helping reduce rust and “red water.”
- Gradual Dissolution: Siliphos beads dissolve slowly over 3-6 months under normal flow, which reduces maintenance frequency.
- Wide Compatibility: Suitable for potable water systems, reverse osmosis pre-treatment, geysers/boilers, solar hot water systems, and more.
- Cost-Effective Protection: Helps save energy and reduces repair costs related to scale and corrosion damage.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Siliphos Polyphosphate Spheres / Balls |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Composition | Sodium hexametaphosphate (food-grade), polyphosphate & silicate content |
| Phosphate as P₂O₅ | ~61-67 % |
| pH Value of Media | ≈ 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Solubility | Slowly soluble in water under flow |
| Heavy Metal Content | Pb ≤0.001 %, Arsenic ≤0.0003 % Water Purification Systems |
| Operating Temperature | Suitable for cold & hot water systems (typically up to 80 °C) h2o.co.za+1 |
Applications
Siliphos Polyphosphate 20 kg is ideal for:
- Whole building water systems to protect piping, tanks, and boilers.
- Pre-treatment upstream of RO systems to reduce scale on membranes.
- Hot water systems, solar geysers, and heating coils.
- Commercial establishments like hotels or hospitals need scale & corrosion prevention.
Usage Notes & Maintenance
- Use Siliphos in a suitable dispenser or media housing on your main water line. Additionally, ensure enough flow over the beads to allow gradual release.
- Replace or refill the media every 3-6 months, depending on water hardness and usage.
- Avoid using in water with very low pH (below ~5) without prior correction, because acidic water may accelerate media dissolution undesirably.
- Keep contact time sufficient; if the flow is too fast, effectiveness may drop.
