The importance of water treatment in a hotel

To ensure the proper functioning and longevity of your equipment, it is crucial to maintain the quality of your water. Indeed, untreated water can cause significant damage, which we will discuss shortly.

1. -The risks of limescale and scale in the hotel industry

Limescale and scale can cause numerous problems in a hotel. First and foremost, they can significantly reduce the lifespan of your equipment, such as boilers, heat exchangers, piping systems, and household appliances. Limescale deposits can clog pipes and reduce water flow, which can lead to decreased energy efficiency and increased operating costs.

Limescale buildup also damages essential appliances including dishwashers, washing machines, and fixtures. Furthermore, it diminishes shower pressure and tap performance, creating a poor experience for hotel guests.

Ultimately, hard water scaling creates substantial long-term expenses. Frequent replacement of damaged equipment can be extremely expensive. Additionally, maintenance costs for removing limescale and scale can be high, which can impact your profitability.

Indeed, the impact of limescale and scale on hotels is substantial—damaging equipment and driving up costs year after year. But for hotel managers, hard water is just one piece of a larger puzzle…

2. – Corrosion and bacterial development

Corrosion is a natural process that can damage your hotel’s pipes and equipment when water remains untreated. Hard water deposits and scaling can corrode pipes and equipment, resulting in expensive leaks and failures.

It is important to note that corrosion can also create favorable conditions for bacterial growth. This is particularly the case with Legionella.

Additionally, rusty or orange water in certain areas of the network can be a warning sign of significant corrosion.It is therefore essential to implement appropriate measures to prevent corrosion and bacterial development in your hotel.

Conventional water treatment methods for hotels

You now understand the importance of water treatment for hotels and any establishment welcoming visitors. Let’s now take a detailed look at lesser-known information about the systems traditionally used for water treatment.

1. – Salt water softeners: Still a viable option?

Salt water softeners are water treatment systems that reduce water hardness using salt as a regenerating agent. Although its operation is straightforward and it is widely used, it has certain limitations that may make its implementation inadvisable in a hotel setting.

First of all, salt-based water softeners require regular maintenance to maintain their effectiveness. This involves replacing the salt and cleaning internal components, which can represent a significant additional cost over the long term. Moreover, the use of consumables such as salt can be environmentally harmful.

Additionally, salt water softeners may pose corrosion and bacterial development risks when improperly configured. This can result in damage to equipment and plumbing systems, along with substandard water quality for hotel customers.

Finally, the wear parts present in the softener can break down, which can lead to temporary system unavailability and additional repair costs.

In summary, salt-based water softeners can be a way to reduce water hardness, but they have drawbacks that may make their implementation unsuitable for hotels.

2. – CO2-based water softeners : Are they really flawless ?

CO2-based water softeners are a fairly new technology that has appeared in the water treatment market. These softeners work on a straightforward principle: they use CO2 in gaseous form to « decarbonate » water and remove hard water deposits.

While this solution may seem innovative and offer numerous advantages, caution should be exercised before proceeding with the installation of a CO2 water softener. Indeed, these systems are not without drawbacks and have certain limitations.

First of all, it should be noted that CO2 water softeners work differently from salt-based softeners in treating hard water. Moreover, they also require regular maintenance and the use of consumables (such as CO2 cartridges) which can represent a significant cost over the long term.

In addition, they may also result in corrosion and bacterial development problems when incorrectly configured. Lastly, they’re also subject to failures, potentially causing extra repair expenses.

3. Magnetic water descalers: Ineffective ?

Magnetic anti-limescale devices are a type of physical solution that works by creating a magnetic field aimed at dissolving limescale present in water. However, despite the apparent simplicity of these devices, we have found that their results were disappointing.

Indeed, these magnets prove ineffective on certain types of water, and their lifespan is very short.

Despite this, many suppliers still offer these magnetic anti-limescale devices as a miracle solution to fight limescale. This is why it’s important to do your research and form your own opinion before purchasing such a solution.

It should be noted that there are more effective and durable long-term alternatives, such as the Sialex anti-limescale ring (non-magnetic), which we will present later in this article.

Sialex® Ring: The ideal descaling solution for hotels ?

Now that you have a comprehensive overview of the various technologies on the market, let us present the Sialex® ring. A durable and efficient system designed for professionals.

1. – Sialex®Ring, a high-performance and non-magnetic system

The Sialex limescale prevention ring operates using oscillatory technology that dissolves hard water deposits, preventing their formation and buildup in plumbing systems.

This high-performance, non-magnetic system makes it an ideal solution for hotels looking to protect their equipment from scale and corrosion.

2. – Sialex Ring: A durable, zero-maintenance solution

The Sialex anti-scale ring provides an effective solution against limescale buildup and deposits in hotels. It needs no maintenance and incurs no additional consumable expenses.

Its durability is exceptional since it has no parts that wear out, and it can be easily installed without pipe cutting. Overall, the Sialex ring is a long-lasting and convenient device offering multiple advantages for hotel professionals.

3. Magnetic water descalers: Ineffective ?

Magnetic anti-limescale devices are a type of physical solution that works by creating a magnetic field aimed at dissolving limescale present in water. However, despite the apparent simplicity of these devices, we have found that their results were disappointing.

Indeed, these magnets prove ineffective on certain types of water, and their lifespan is very short.

Despite this, many suppliers still offer these magnetic anti-limescale devices as a miracle solution to fight limescale. This is why it’s important to do your research and form your own opinion before purchasing such a solution.

It should be noted that there are more effective and durable long-term alternatives, such as the Sialex anti-limescale ring (non-magnetic), which we will present later in this article.

Learn about the Sialex® system by connecting with our experts!

You now understand the importance of treating hard water in your hotel establishment and are aware of the risks of limescale and scale, as well as those of corrosion and bacterial growth.

You also have a better perspective on the different conventional solutions, such as salt or CO2 water softeners, as well as electromagnetic systems, each presenting its advantages and with its share of drawbacks.

This is why we recommend the Sialex limescale prevention ring, an efficient non-magnetic system that dissolves hard water deposits without resorting to chemicals.
The Sialex ring is also a sustainable and easy-to-implement solution, with no maintenance or wear parts, and whose installation requires no pipe cutting.

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