What is scale and how is it caused?
Scale forms when hard water (containing a large amount of minerals such as calcium and magnesium) attaches to the plumbing. Mineral scale clogs plumbing and regulators, decreases pressure, and causes sticking or leaking for nipple drinkers. Most disinfectants simply pass over the cracks and crevices, and the microorganisms continue to flourish. We recommend our pretreated water solutions (i.e. water filtration or softened water) to avoid high replacement costs and reduce or prevent future problems.
