The in-line KeyPlumb Electrolytic Scale Reducer range uses electrolytic principles to prevent the build-up of scale throughout the home, and remains effective over many years dependent on water usage. It works by altering the structure of the hardness salts, providing benefits to a range of appliances from kettles to showers and boilers offering whole house protection against scale.KeyPlumb Inline can be fitted onto the hot or cold water lines. It comes with compression fittings as standard and does not require earth bonding. Once the unit has been installed you can sit back and relax as it will continue to work day and night without the need for regular maintenance.Lime scale affects a large number of households in the UK. Scale buildup on copper pipes and in hot water cylinders can cause them to become inefficient and expensive to run.The scale inhibitor alters the makeup of the lime scale so it does not stick to the inside of pipes and appliances.You're effectively reducing the grime in your pipe work, encouraging a better flow rate and increasing the life of your appliances. The most important benefit from a cost perspective is that using a scale inhibitor will require no maintenance, and your household bills will be reduced as your appliances will receive a more effective supply, it also extends the life of household hot water appliances such as shower units and hot water cylinders, therefore saving you money.Once fitted, the electrolytic scale inhibitor needs no electricity supply, batteries, magnets or salt. Why fit an Electrolytic Scale Reducer?Part L of schedule 1 of the Building Regulations (England Wales) is concerned with the conservation of fuel and power in buildings. For dwellings, the regulations are supported by approved documents L1A (new dwellings) and L1B (existing dwellings). These documents give minimum provisions for boiler efficiency, system circulation, hot water storage, system preparation and co.