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The ClearWave® by Field Controls is a revolutionary product that conditions hard water without the expense and hassle of salt, chemicals, or traditional hard water systems. The ClearWave attacks hard water particles with electro-magnetic waves, treating the entire water system in your home and helping prevent and reduce hard water problems.

Calcium and magnesium particles tend to stick to each other and any surface they contact, forming layers of hard scale. This scale buildup damages water heater elements and restricts water flow. The ClearWave neutralizes these particles. Once treated by the ClearWave Water Conditioner, calcium and magnesium particles remain in suspension, flowing freely through the system and down the drain.

The ClearWave not only prevents new scale formation, over time it helps break down existing scale, protecting the water heater, pipes, shower heads, and appliances.

The ClearWave is maintenance-free, environmentally friendly, and uses less water than traditional water softeners. The ClearWave works on all types of pipes including copper, PVC, galvanized, and stainless steel.

How the ClearWave® Works
The ClearWave Water Conditioner generates a series of electro-magnetic waves that affect hard water crystals (calcium and magnesium) in water so that they are unable to stick to anything. These enhanced microscopic particles then contact existing scale and cause it to loosen, break down, and flow easily with the water.

DynaQuip Controls, maker of the WaterCop and proven leader in household leak protection, has developed a new way to prevent floods and other water damage in your home. DynaQuip’s new WaterCop LeakStop System will detect water leaks and moisture accumulation at a single location and will automatically shut off the water supply to prevent extensive water damage from destroying your home. The WaterCop LeakStop system is designed for a plumbing supply line installation. This should be upstream of the appliance or area you wish to monitor. Place the two sensor probes in an area most likely to be reached by accumulating water if a leak were to occur, most commonly from a water heater. This system is ideal for water heaters which are known for being vulnerable to leaks as they become older. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, It is a fact that nearly 8-million homeowners will replace failing water heaters each year.

The LeakStop system will constantly monitor the user selected areas for moisture and close the valve as soon as moisture is detected. The valve can be manually opened and closed independent of leaks by pushing the open and close soft touch buttons located on the front of the actuator. A brass ball valve is used to prevent clogging within the valve. Two moisture sensors are attached to the electrical control box for placing around the area or appliance you would like to monitor. When activated, this valve will stay closed until it has been manually reset. Available in a variety of different sizes, these systems pay for themselves after the first activation. Read more

Get your steam shower started from anywhere in the house with the HomeWizard. Compatible with most home automation systems, the HomeWizard connects directly to a Mr Steam generator and your automation interface to allow you to control your spa from the existing system’s programming console. If your system includes a smart phone interface, you’ll even be able to preheat the spa before you walk into the house. The wireless HomeWizard FOB controller is also included to allow more flexibility in automating your shower. Connect the HomeWizard FOB onto the included lanyard for extra portability, keeping spa control within reach at all times. The Home Wizard FOB can also be used within the steam room so you can control steam flow from inside the enclosure without installing additional control units. If you remotely turn on the steam flow and then get occupied, the HomeWizard keeps you energy-efficient by turning of the steam after 10 minutes of non-use. LED indicators on the HomeWizard FOB keep you updated on the generator’s status. The HomeWizard FOB is powered by a CR2032 battery, included. Read more

The Oxygenics Storm Showerhead allows you to enjoy a high-pressure shower while conserving water. Fifty four powerful spray nozzles saturate every inch of your body, utilizing an innovative self-pressuring technology that blends incoming water with air induction that maintains high pressure and efficiency. The design of this showerhead offers an invigorating rain-style shower experience with more than a 30% stronger flow of water compared to industry leading brands. While other industry-standard showerheads flow at 2.5 GPM at 60 PSI (national water pressure average), the Oxygenics Storm flows at 1.9 GPM at 60 PSI, offering over 20% water savings. The result is a powerful, full body spray that saves water and reduces energy consumption. The showerhead adapts to the incoming water pressure, so as the pressure decreases, as much as 70% water and energy can be saved. What’s more, the internal components are durable, eliminating clogging, mineral build up and corrosion, which means no cleaning or maintenance is required. This model includes an easy to install 9″ adjustable arm that allows you to adjust your showerhead for the best angle and height providing maximum comfort; also available without an adjustable arm. The Oxygenics Storm Showerhead with Adjustable Arm will deliver a powerful, pressurized monsoon of water that will envelope and sweep you away to a wondrous place, all while conserving water and energy resources.

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