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Western Technology Centre case study
Scaletron eliminated scale, removed chemical cleaning, and reduced maintenance across a commercial kitchen
Client: Western Technology Centre
Region: USA
Sector: Education
Product: Scaletron water conditioner
The Western Technology Centre in Oklahoma operates a large cafeteria kitchen serving students and staff. Severe scaling affected six tankless water heaters and a commercial dishwasher, resulting in regular downtime, chemical cleaning, and high maintenance costs.
The challenge
Six tankless water heaters required monthly descaling
Dishwasher and stainless-steel surfaces heavily coated in limescale
Dependence on harsh cleaning chemicals and labour-intensive maintenance
Previous wrap-around scale prevention device proved ineffective
A bank of tankless water heaters
Scaled tap
The solution
After reviewing the system, Fluid Dynamics specified a full-site Scaletron installation. A 2” unit was fitted on the main supply line to treat all incoming water, with a ¾” unit installed before the commercial dishwasher and a ½” unit serving the ice machine and soda fountain. This provided complete protection across all water-using equipment, replacing ineffective devices and eliminating the need for chemical descaling.
Results
No “descale required” alerts since installation
Water heaters remain clear, with only soft, easily-drained residue
Dishwasher and surfaces now scale-free and simple to clean
Significant savings on labour, downtime, and chemical costs
Before installation
After installation
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