What it does for your water
The SCALESWEEPER SW-17 Electronic Water Descaler is an electronic descaler that works on the pipe from the outside.
Expect no change on a hardness test. Salt-free units are sold on reducing scale build-up; removing calcium and magnesium takes an ion-exchange softener.
Electronic units need a power outlet near the pipe and work only on the pipe they are wrapped around; the maker lists which pipe materials and diameters suit them.
Other listed details: model SW-17.
The listing gives a shipping weight of 2 lb and item in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Households avoiding salt discharge
- Reducing hard-water deposits
Pass on it when
- Using less soap
- Iron-bearing well water
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- Nothing to refill with salt
- No plumbing changes
Loses
- Won't soften the water
- Results depend on your water
- Must be powered near the main line
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | SW-17 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 2 lb | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other salt-free conditioners in the catalog
Final verdict
A practical electronic descaler for households avoiding salt discharge.
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