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Using \u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Assisted Crystallisation (TAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reduces the tendency of dissolved hardness minerals to form deposits, without salt, electricity, chemical dosing or wastewater from regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt-free scale protection\u003c\/strong\u003e for suitably sized domestic and light commercial installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-maintenance operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e no electrical connection, brine tank, drain or regeneration cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetains natural minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e calcium and magnesium remain in the water rather than being exchanged for sodium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable C20B cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e with a recommended change interval of up to 24 months for domestic and other non-food-service applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\" BSP female connections\u003c\/strong\u003e with a maximum constant flow rating of 16 litres\/minute and short-duration peak flow of 22 litres\/minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Template Assisted Crystallisation works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTAC media provides nucleation sites that encourage dissolved scale-forming minerals to form microscopic crystals which remain suspended in the flowing water rather than forming hard deposits on surfaces. This helps protect heating surfaces and plumbing components against limescale build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the TAC20BB is a \u003cem\u003escale prevention system, not a conventional water softener\u003c\/em\u003e. It does not remove calcium or magnesium or reduce the measured hardness of the water. 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Full-bore isolating valves before and after the system are recommended. Allow a minimum of 80 mm beneath the housing to remove the sump during cartridge replacement. The system must not be used in conjunction with polyphosphate or other scale-inhibition treatments, and must not be used on microbiologically unsafe or unknown-quality water without appropriate disinfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance consists primarily of replacing the \u003cstrong\u003eC20B cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e at the recommended interval and checking\/replacing the housing O-ring when necessary. 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