Aqua-Pure 70020003060 Whole House Scale Inhibition Inline Water System AP430SS, Helps Prevent Scale Build Up On Hot Water Heaters and Boilers

The 3M Aqua-Pure whole house scale inhibition inline water system AP430SS is designed to help reduce scale build-up and corrosion - thereby helping to extend the life on hot water-using appliances such as water heaters (standard gas, standard electric and tankless), boilers, clothes washers and dishwashing machines, and on plumbing fixtures like faucets, pipes, and shower heads. The AP430SS provides a flow of up to 10 gallons per minute (37.9 liters per minute) when installed with 3/4” NPT inlet/outlet connections. Scale is calcium and magnesium mineral deposits that often form when hard water is heated. Water hardness is responsible for most scale formation in pipes, water heaters, finishes and flat surfaces, and other water using appliances. Over the time scale build-up can significantly shorten the life of any water-using appliance. Also scale buildup inside pipes causes loss of water pressure as the interior gets smaller and smaller over time. The AP430SS contains polyphosphates to bind calcium and magnesium hardness minerals, helping to prevent them from precipitating out (or becoming a solid) and building up on metallic surfaces. Polyphosphates also helps reduce corrosion by forming a thin protective layer on the metal surface. The 3M Scale Inhibition Water System AP430SS is tested by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Std. 42 for material and structural requirements only. The overall single vessel/cartridge design of the AP430SS makes the 3M Aqua-Pure AP431 Water Filter Cartridge change-out easy for professionals as well as end users. Change disposable filter cartridge every 6 months or sooner if you observe noticeable reduction in water flow rate. The AP430SS is to be installed on the cold water supply line of the water heater or at point-of-entry of water into the home. Tools and parts required (not included): one 3/4” stop and waste valve (compression type), PTFE tape, two 3/4” male x 3/4” street adapters, one 3/4” compression gate valve, and pipe cutter. Read all instructions carefully before attempting to start installation. The existing shut-off valve remains in place and still acts as the cold water shut-off. This filter system has two 3/4” NPT female connections, but you may need additional adapter fittings (not included) to match up to your piping. Measure your cold water supply line pipe to ensure proper connection sizing and fittings. The AP430SS can be adapted to various pipe sizes by using a reducing adapter (not included) on either end of the 3/4” NPT head. Adapter fittings (not included) can be sweated, threaded, or quick-connected to adapt to various pipe types like copper, galvanized pipe or PEX tubing using appropriate adapter fittings. Use galvanized fittings for installation of galvanized pipe.