Cistermiser has unveiled research that demonstrates the financial and environmental benefits homeowners can achieve by reducing limescale build-up in their heating systems. The findings, validated by Save Money Cut Carbon (SMCC), highlight the efficiency gains and cost savings associated with limescale control, emphasising the role of Cistermiser’s Combimate product in achieving these benefits.
It has already been revealed by British Water that limescale build-up could lead to a 12% reduction in boiler efficiency. Cistermiser says that assuming an average gas usage for a family of 4-5 being 47kWh at a cost of 6per kWh (£2.82 per day) a 12% inefficiency could cost homeowners an additional £139.05 over a year in running costs. However, it continues, by using Combimate, homeowners can achieve a payback period in as little as two years.
Over a 10-year period, by having Combimate installed and keeping up the annual Combiphos maintenance, homeowners (4-5 person household) could save around £863.50.
Aside from finances, environmentally, a 12% reduction in boiler efficiency results in an additional 0.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year as the boiler works harder, for longer, says the company. Preventing limescale build-up with Combimate can reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint.
Combimate is a limescale prevention device designed for easy installation in domestic water systems. It works by dispensing a small dose of polyphosphate into the water, which prevents the formation of limescale.
“Our research shows that limescale not only affects the efficiency of heating systems but also highlights the unnecessary yet significant financial and environmental costs on homeowners. Combimate offers a simple and effective solution to this problem, providing immediate savings and long-term benefits,” said Richard Braid, Managing Director of Cistermiser.
