Description
💧 SILIPHOS: Economic & Reliable Water Treatment for Scale and Corrosion Control
SILIPHOS is a proven water treatment media composed of glass-like polyphosphate-silicate spheres or shards, designed for both potable and industrial water systems. It offers a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution to prevent scale formation and corrosion, even in soft or aggressive waters.
🔬 How SILIPHOS Works
SILIPHOS utilizes low concentrations of polyphosphates and sodium silicates to:
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✅ Prevent scale from forming on metal surfaces
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✅ Inhibit corrosion through formation of a thin protective film
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✅ Remove brown scale (iron oxide) from older pipes over time
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❌ Does not remove hard calcium scale, but effectively prevents further buildup
A concentration of just 2–3 ppm is sufficient for full protective effects.
⚙️ Chemical Components
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Polyphosphate Crystals | Sequester calcium and magnesium to prevent limescale |
| Sodium Silicate Crystals | Form protective coatings on metal to inhibit corrosion |
SILIPHOS is 100% active, compliant with FAO/WHO standards, and safe for municipal and private water supplies when used at prescribed dosages.
🏠 Why Use SILIPHOS?
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Prevents scale in galvanized, copper, and even plastic plumbing systems
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Protects heating coils, boilers, and valves from scaling
➤ Just 1mm of scale increases energy costs by up to 15% -
Stabilizes soft/aggressive water, reducing pipe corrosion and brown water
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Minimizes maintenance and prolongs the lifespan of equipment
⚖️ Balls vs Shards: Which Type of SILIPHOS to Choose?
| Feature | Siliphos Balls | Siliphos Shards (Chips) |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Uniform spherical balls | Irregular broken pieces/chips |
| Composition | Pre-mixed polyphosphate + sodium silicate | Often layered or varied blends |
| Handling | Clean and easy to load | Slightly messier |
| Efficiency | Lower surface area = slower dosing | Higher surface area = more effective dosing |
| Durability | Can “melt” unevenly; potential clumping | More stable dissolution |
| Batch Consistency | Risk of incorrect mixing ratios in manufacturing | Better control over individual component ratios |
| Visual Wear Indicator | Easy to gauge usage visually | Slightly harder to monitor |
| Cost | Generally cheaper | Slightly more expensive |
🔍 Recommendation: Use shards where performance and dosing efficiency are critical (e.g., in larger or variable-flow systems). Use balls where ease of handling and visual monitoring are a priority.
⚠️ Important Usage Notes
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SILIPHOS can leave a residual taste in the water.
➤ For drinking and cooking, install a reverse osmosis (RO) or nano-filtration system after SILIPHOS treatment. -
Replace the media as needed, depending on water quality and usage rate.
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Always install in a non-pressurized or low-flow section to avoid media dissolution issues.
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