PHAM NEWS | JUNE 2024 38 Water& System Treatment


Solid argument to stop using chemical liquids


When it comes to water treatment products for domestic heating systems, there is now an alternative to liquid solutions. DosaFil’s John Lynch explains the company’s ‘solid’ approach to making this task easier and less wasteful.


range for the residential heating and plumbing sector, we here at DosaFil have claimed a world fi rst and it’s taking off in the UK as more and more people see the logic of an alternative to the decades-old standard approach to water treatment. It’s a solution that has a


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string of benefi ts that liquid products simply cannot match. For example, solid products are compact and much easier to store in the back of the vans. They also have the advantage


of being much lighter, just 20 to 90g.


Break from tradition Our solid solution relies on being able to provide the active ingredients in a solid paste format that is far lighter, less dangerous to handle and transport, results in zero leakage or spillage, needs zero plastic that ends up in landfi ll and off ers as good or better results once applied to a system. We set out to challenge the


status quo, creating a safe and easy-to-use water conditioning system that also addresses common key concerns of a modern business, such as health and safety, eco-friendliness and reduction of energy consumption. We designed a new approach


to water treatment, dared to dream about changing things


John Lynch Commercial director at DosaFil


s the manufacturer of an innovative and sustainable solid chemical water treatment


Domestic range There are four key products in the range – DR1 solid inhibitor sticks, which is the fi rst solid inhibitor in the world to gain NSF International CIAS certifi cation – formerly known as BuildCert. Then there’s DR2 Solid


when we were told they couldn’t change, and produced a solution that has already seen success in improving water quality in commercial heating systems. So it will come as no surprise


that we have now introduced a similar product – a solid paste, chemical cleaner and inhibitor/system protector – for the residential heating and plumbing market. The DosaFil DR range meets all the standards and guidelines that currently exist whilst off ering a raft of benefi ts over liquid solutions for merchants stocking the product and installers using it – including a massive weight reduction for moving the product in bulk. Far less space taken up on the merchant shelves and in vans, far less mess – due to no spillage of the liquid product.


Cleaner sticks, DR3 Solid heavy duty cleaner sticks and DR4 Solid biocide sticks – and all the products meet the same standards as the traditional liquid competitors. And the new residential products are already tried and tested on commercial systems for a number of years – it’s just a case of resizing the products to be the perfect match for smaller residential systems. The benefi ts of these new


products are many, but most simply they make huge sense on a day-to-day basis. The most immediately obvious key diff erence is the weight of the product – a typical treatment for a 100-litre system with liquid chemicals weighs around 1.16kgs. With the DR products a mere 0.09kg. A lot less to carry around and a totally recyclable packaging option – just cardboard – no plastic bottles to landfi ll. The reduced weight reduces


transport costs, fuel use and storage costs at a stroke. The lightweight, non-spillable solid products are easy and safe to handle and transport. It goes without saying that


the new product eliminates the chance of spills and reduces COSHH impact. And there are no liquid chemical drums to


dispose of – and no plastic bottles going to landfi ll as you can’t recycle the bottles unless you clean them fi rst, and who does that?


Solid action The chemicals in the new DR range are in many cases the same or similar to those used in solutions in liquid chemicals, just made hugely easier to handle and use by taking out the liquid. And the solid product gradually dissolves in the system, allowing for far better distribution of the chemical dispersed around the system when compared to a single glug of chemical entering the system in one shot, in one place, as with liquid chemicals. In addition, they contain industry proven high performance materials to control scale, corrosion and bio fouling. The new products come with


serious eco-credentials, and the chemicals come with fully recyclable packaging – no plastic – just cardboard. There are signifi cant overall


 These solid inhibitor sticks


have NSF


International CIAS


certifi cation


costs savings over liquid chemicals as well. The solid chemicals aid IPPC and ISO 14001 compliance. And last, but not least, they are made in the UK and proudly carry the Made in Britain logo.


Change is coming These are very exciting times for DosaFil Residential Technologies. Currently 97% of


chemical water treatment uses liquid products. So we have a huge market to target and massive volume potential when those using these products see the penny drop that using solid water treatment products that will be able to be used through introducing the products via fi lters or towel rail radiators as they wish, will save them time, money and contribute towards sustainability and reductions in emissions and plastic waste. We have received


exceptionally positive feedback from a number of major players in the market, from a raft of parties – manufacturers, installers, specifi ers, merchants and buying groups – and we’re confi dent that they and others will be keen to take a closer look at what we have to off er. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/624/32


SOLID ADVANTAGES


 Reduced weight: Solid products range from 20 to 90g


 Smaller size: They take up less space in the van and on merchant shelves


 No spills or leaks: Safer and easier to handle


Reduce waste: They come in recyclable cardboard packaging


Better distribution: Moves evenly throughout the system


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