… Limescale protection through seed crystallization
KALKO INNOVA uses a process based on heterogeneous catalysis and seed crystallization. During this process, small crystals form on the surface of the granulate, onto which hardness-forming substances from the water can accumulate.The process works without the addition of chemical substances and does not alter the chemical composition of the water.
| Model | Shortcode | Type |
| KALKO INNOVA mini | KI-1 | Usage in the coffee machine or kettle |
| KALKO INNOVA SP | KI-2 | Usage in the dishing machine |
| KALKO INNOVA WP | KI-3 | Usage in the washing machine |
| KALKO INNOVA classic | KI8 – KI24 – KI48 | Usage at the main water supply |
| KALKO INNOVA Big Green | KI-BG | Usage at the main water supply |
Limescale protection without the addition of chemical substances
KALKO INNOVA uses ceramic granulate with a specially coded surface to support the process of heterogeneous catalysis. Tap water flows around the KALKO INNOVA granulate. Small seed crystals can form on the surface of the granulate within a short period of time. These crystals detach from the surface and are carried along with the water.
The seed crystals present in the water can contribute to hardness-forming substances preferentially accumulating on these crystals. This can reduce the formation of limescale deposits on water-contact surfaces.
The process does not alter the chemical composition of the water and does not remove the hardness-forming substances contained in the water. Existing limescale deposits can be gradually reduced under suitable conditions. The actual effect depends, among other factors, on the water quality, the existing limescale deposits and the operating conditions.
The seed crystallization technology is also known as TAC (Template Assisted Crystallization).
