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Condensate neutralizers look like tubes or boxes, and every neutralizer manufacturer comes with a different size and shapes. That is not that important is what is coming inside of the neutralizer, that are filled with gravel-like particles. These particles, which include basic compounds like calcium carbonate, CO2, and salt, filter and neutralize waste water as it moves through the drainage pipe. Calcite is a safe, easy to use, natural product consisting of approximately 95% calcium carbonate and 3% magnesium carbonate. The primary role of a neutralizer system is to raise the pH of water. If your water is too acidic, a neutralizer can bring the water’s pH to a more neutral level.

All high-efficiency system need neutralizer in conversation drain line it highly recommended by the manufacture of high-efficiency unit to protect your house sewerage system. A condensate neutralizer is a device installed in a condensate drain line from high-efficiency condensing boiler, water heater, or furnace. All high efficiency condensing system creates acidic water It can eat through copper piping in a matter of months, and through cast iron drains, This condensate has a low pH level, usually between 2.9 and 4.0 pH, which makes it corrosive to floor drains, pipes, building foundations, sewer lines, and wastewater treatment systems. That’s why it is really important to install Neutralizer on your condensation drain for all High efficiency condensing boiler, water heater, or furnace system. If you have any question or concern, please give us a call or email us Long Island Heating And Cooling always here to serve you.