Ion Enterprises proprietary patented ION Scale Buster technology has bee utilized for environmentally friendly, water conditioning by the residential, commercial and industrial markets for more than 15 years. The technology has been used by some of the world's largest commercial and industrial companies to treat scaling, corrosion, and other water challenges. Over 300,000 units have been sold and installed worldwide.
The problem
Scale and general corrosion form on equipment surface and restrict water flow, clog systems and reduce system efficiency resulting in costly equipment down time and increased maintenance cost. Using chemicals to treat these conditions results in high chemical disposal costs, pollution of the environment and related health and safety issues.
The Solution
The basic and primary function of the ION Scale Buster as a physical water conditioner is to inhibit and prevent scale and corrosion in general pipe-work, heating and plumbing equipment, appliances and processing equipment. The patented electrostatic conditioner operates without any electrical power and has no moving components. The electrostatic device uses the dielectric characteristics of the matalic materials of its construction combined with the hydraulic conditions present during operation to force the precipitation of solid crystals in the water. This prevents scale and corrosion form forming and condition the water to absorb scale already attached to internal equipment surfaces.
The range of applications to which ION Scale Buster can be used is extensive. Experience over 20 year with this ION Scale Buster technology shows that the fundamental requirements vary depending on water system layout and equipments to be protected. The requirements will also vary depending on weather the product is for new construction od refurbishment of an existing system. Ion Enterprise Ltd. had established a family of product to cover the range of installation from individual appliances protection and building usage through to large heavy industrial process applications.
Client Benefits
Reduces operating costs
Reduction in maintenance
Reduction in energy use
Improvement of health and safety
increased equipment lifespan
Reduction in downtime
Reduction of chemical handling and storage
ION Enterprises Limited had been trading since 1990, in 2012 had amalgamated with newterra Ltd. The company manufactures a range of environmental water treatment devices under the by many well-know global companies with excellent results. The products have been applied into more than 300,00 applications to date.
Installation Specifications:
The water
An analysis of the water should preferably be submitted when proposing to use the ION Scale Buster with industrial or well water. The use of the Ion Scale Buster (also know as ISB) with water with a temperature over 140o F(60oc) is not always desirable. The manufacture should be consulted if it is intended to install the ISB in a system of piping with water temperatures over 140oF (60oC) or where the values of the 'drinking water directive' (TO-conductivity and/or pH values) are exceeded. There should be on significant variation in the water quality or operating conditions during usage.
The ION Scale Buster is physical device for inline installation only and must be kept wet once usage commences.
The pressure drop with proper of the ISB in minimal. IT should be noted that the flow rate of the chosen ISB should be at or above the nominal flow rate of the connected water system but below maximum flow rate ad noted on the specification of the specific model. Due to the symmetrical construction of the ISB to be selected should be determined by the maximum flow rate demand in the system of installation. In residential, the size of the water meter will typically determine the size of the ISB.
The Installation
It is recommended that a company specializing in this field should install the ION Scale Buster. Depending on the lenght and model of the device selected, a section of the piping should be removed, two compatible coupling connections installed properly and then the ISB installed.
The ISB should be installed preferably vertically and upstream of a filter, if present of the pressure booster station.
When installing the ISB in a stainless, black or galvanized steel or copper piping system device must be electrically briged using bonding wire. when installing the ISB in a plastic system pieces of piping of a metallic nature at least the length of the ISB must be inserted into the pipeline before and after the ION Scale Buster. In these cases a grounding wire must be connected to a physical grounding point.
The ISB should be installed as close as possible to the individual pieces of equipment to ensure their protection(e.g. heat exchangers, pumps etc).
Electrical Earth Bonding
Electrical earth bonding is essential to enhance the performance of ION Scale Buster in addition to providing a safe continuity of earth bonding for other purposes. when plastic pipes are used be sure to bond the actual ISB to a grounding point (earth) and be aware that the lacquer/nickel plated finish may be required to be pierced to achieve finish may be required to be pierced to achieve an effective earth (ground).
For a successful Installation of the Ion Scale buster:
If in doubt use a qualified installer (Check with you local ISB Distributor).
Install with the correct flanges and gaskets for the particular installation.
Care must be taken to ensure that connecting joints requiring applied heat (Welding/soldering) must not be used in the vicinity of the ISB because the conducted heat will damage the unit's interior, causing possible failure of the ION Scale Buster.
Check the orientation of the installation flanges on the pipeline if correct so a s not to cause radial displacement of the flanges or other stresses.
The water pressure must not be above the Max. Pressure on the ISB label (i.e. 150 psi or 300 psi for "U" models, 16 bar or 40 bar for "E" models).
The temperature of the water should not be higher than 140oF (60oC) for optimum performance.
ISB will work slightly more efficiently when installed vertically.
Always earth/ earth bridge across the ISB making sure a good earth (ground) connection is achieved.
ISB is designed for the use with potable water as well as industrial purposed.
ISB is best installed in the cold water feed supply lines. In certain instances, such as central heating, hot water returns and cooling towers, ISB should be installed in the cool end of the recirculating system if possible.
Check that you have a genuine ION Scale Buster- it should carry the ISB hologram on the label.

Ion Enterprises proprietary patented ION Scale Buster technology has bee utilized for environmentally friendly, water conditioning by the residential, commercial and industrial markets for more than 15 years. The technology has been used by some of the world's largest commercial and industrial companies to treat scaling, corrosion, and other water challenges. Over 300,000 units have been sold and installed worldwide.
The problem
Scale and general corrosion form on equipment surface and restrict water flow, clog systems and reduce system efficiency resulting in costly equipment down time and increased maintenance cost. Using chemicals to treat these conditions results in high chemical disposal costs, pollution of the environment and related health and safety issues.
The Solution
The basic and primary function of the ION Scale Buster as a physical water conditioner is to inhibit and prevent scale and corrosion in general pipe-work, heating and plumbing equipment, appliances and processing equipment. The patented electrostatic conditioner operates without any electrical power and has no moving components. The electrostatic device uses the dielectric characteristics of the matalic materials of its construction combined with the hydraulic conditions present during operation to force the precipitation of solid crystals in the water. This prevents scale and corrosion form forming and condition the water to absorb scale already attached to internal equipment surfaces.
The range of applications to which ION Scale Buster can be used is extensive. Experience over 20 year with this ION Scale Buster technology shows that the fundamental requirements vary depending on water system layout and equipments to be protected. The requirements will also vary depending on weather the product is for new construction od refurbishment of an existing system. Ion Enterprise Ltd. had established a family of product to cover the range of installation from individual appliances protection and building usage through to large heavy industrial process applications.
Client Benefits
Reduces operating costs
Reduction in maintenance
Reduction in energy use
Improvement of health and safety
increased equipment lifespan
Reduction in downtime
Reduction of chemical handling and storage
ION Enterprises Limited had been trading since 1990, in 2012 had amalgamated with newterra Ltd. The company manufactures a range of environmental water treatment devices under the by many well-know global companies with excellent results. The products have been applied into more than 300,00 applications to date.
Installation Specifications:
The water
An analysis of the water should preferably be submitted when proposing to use the ION Scale Buster with industrial or well water. The use of the Ion Scale Buster (also know as ISB) with water with a temperature over 140o F(60oc) is not always desirable. The manufacture should be consulted if it is intended to install the ISB in a system of piping with water temperatures over 140oF (60oC) or where the values of the 'drinking water directive' (TO-conductivity and/or pH values) are exceeded. There should be on significant variation in the water quality or operating conditions during usage.
The ION Scale Buster is physical device for inline installation only and must be kept wet once usage commences.
The pressure drop with proper of the ISB in minimal. IT should be noted that the flow rate of the chosen ISB should be at or above the nominal flow rate of the connected water system but below maximum flow rate ad noted on the specification of the specific model. Due to the symmetrical construction of the ISB to be selected should be determined by the maximum flow rate demand in the system of installation. In residential, the size of the water meter will typically determine the size of the ISB.
The Installation
It is recommended that a company specializing in this field should install the ION Scale Buster. Depending on the lenght and model of the device selected, a section of the piping should be removed, two compatible coupling connections installed properly and then the ISB installed.
The ISB should be installed preferably vertically and upstream of a filter, if present of the pressure booster station.
When installing the ISB in a stainless, black or galvanized steel or copper piping system device must be electrically briged using bonding wire. when installing the ISB in a plastic system pieces of piping of a metallic nature at least the length of the ISB must be inserted into the pipeline before and after the ION Scale Buster. In these cases a grounding wire must be connected to a physical grounding point.
The ISB should be installed as close as possible to the individual pieces of equipment to ensure their protection(e.g. heat exchangers, pumps etc).
Electrical Earth Bonding
Electrical earth bonding is essential to enhance the performance of ION Scale Buster in addition to providing a safe continuity of earth bonding for other purposes. when plastic pipes are used be sure to bond the actual ISB to a grounding point (earth) and be aware that the lacquer/nickel plated finish may be required to be pierced to achieve finish may be required to be pierced to achieve an effective earth (ground).
For a successful Installation of the Ion Scale buster:
If in doubt use a qualified installer (Check with you local ISB Distributor).
Install with the correct flanges and gaskets for the particular installation.
Care must be taken to ensure that connecting joints requiring applied heat (Welding/soldering) must not be used in the vicinity of the ISB because the conducted heat will damage the unit's interior, causing possible failure of the ION Scale Buster.
Check the orientation of the installation flanges on the pipeline if correct so a s not to cause radial displacement of the flanges or other stresses.
The water pressure must not be above the Max. Pressure on the ISB label (i.e. 150 psi or 300 psi for "U" models, 16 bar or 40 bar for "E" models).
The temperature of the water should not be higher than 140oF (60oC) for optimum performance.
ISB will work slightly more efficiently when installed vertically.
Always earth/ earth bridge across the ISB making sure a good earth (ground) connection is achieved.
ISB is designed for the use with potable water as well as industrial purposed.
ISB is best installed in the cold water feed supply lines. In certain instances, such as central heating, hot water returns and cooling towers, ISB should be installed in the cool end of the recirculating system if possible.
Check that you have a genuine ION Scale Buster- it should carry the ISB hologram on the label.