Research & Development of the Mediagon Limescale Protection System
The idea: Ecological limescale protection instead of water softening
As early as 1986, we began developing our own limescale protection system that operates in a 100% environmentally friendly way. Our goal was clear: We wanted to create an effective alternative to conventional water softeners that reliably solves limescale problems in water pipes and household appliances – without chemicals, salt, or environmental pollution. This vision remains the foundation of Mediagon to this day.
The market – many solutions, but none convincing
Even back then, there were numerous water softening systems on the market: classic water softeners, magnetic limescale converters, and reverse osmosis systems. All of these systems are described in detail below, including their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Mediagon technology does not belong to any of the aforementioned categories. We use neither chemicals, magnets, salt, nor electricity.
Soft limescale instead of soft water with a Mediagon limescale protection system
With a limescale protection system from Mediagon, the water remains natural – and your home's plumbing is protected. Instead of removing limescale, Mediagon alters its structure using fine electrostatic fields. This keeps it dissolved and harmless in the water, allowing it to be easily flushed away without forming hard deposits.
Your advantages at a glance:
- All healthy minerals such as calcium and magnesium are retained
- The technology does not require an external energy source
- No backflushing, no maintenance, no environmental impact
Learn more about Mediagon technology here.
Technical Functioning of Water Softeners
To give you a comprehensive understanding of the water softening systems available on the market, we present the common technologies here, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages.
This technology is the classic solution for water softening. Ion exchangers remove calcium and magnesium minerals from the water. This softening technology uses resin. The water is passed through a tank filled with sodium-saturated resin beads. Calcium and magnesium particles adhere to the resin beads, while the sodium is released into the water. An exchange takes place: sodium for calcium and magnesium. Once the resin beads are saturated, the ion exchanger initiates a regeneration cycle in which the resin beads are rinsed clean with a fresh sodium solution. The solution is then discharged through the drain, and the process begins again.
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In principle, the system is suitable for completely removing limescale from the water if a water softener is used.
However, the system also has some significant drawbacks: Ion exchangers rely on the use of salt. Healthy minerals like calcium and magnesium are removed from the water and replaced with salt. Salt must be purchased regularly for the device to function. The salt remains in the water system and harms the environment. Once the ion exchanger is full, the system requires a regeneration phase, during which the device consumes a large amount of fresh water. The same problem arises after a period of inactivity when the device needs to be rinsed with water. This high fresh water consumption is problematic from an ecological perspective.
This solution uses strong magnets arranged around the water pipes. It's better known as a 'magnetic water softener'. The magnets prevent calcium minerals from depositing, thus influencing the hardening process of limescale.
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In principle, the system is suitable for completely removing limescale from the water if a water softener is used.
However, the system also has some significant drawbacks: Ion exchangers rely on the use of salt. Healthy minerals like calcium and magnesium are removed from the water and replaced with salt. Salt must be purchased regularly for the device to function. The salt remains in the water system and harms the environment. Once the ion exchanger is full, the system requires a regeneration phase, during which the device consumes a large amount of fresh water. The same problem arises after a period of inactivity when the device needs to be rinsed with water. This high fresh water consumption is problematic from an ecological perspective.
This system is based on filtration: Water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane under high pressure. This process almost completely removes limescale, minerals, salts, and other dissolved substances. The result is demineralized water, often referred to as "purest water".
Such systems were originally developed for laboratories, medical facilities and space travel – but are now increasingly used in private households, especially as water filters for installation or placement in the kitchen.
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Just like the ion exchanger, the reverse osmosis system completely removes the limescale from the water.
But other, healthy substances also disappear from the water during this process. As a result, the water is demineralized and thus better known as "pure water." Laboratories and the aerospace industry require pure water for their work. Private households, however, do not. Pure water not only has an unpleasant taste but is also devoid of any healthy minerals.
The membrane must be flushed regularly to prevent clogging. Flushing is associated with high water and energy consumption. Approximately three liters of drinking water are needed to produce one liter of reverse osmosis water. If the reverse osmosis filter is not used and maintained properly, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria and thus pose health risks.
Furthermore, a reverse osmosis system does not protect against corrosion. The system also needs to be connected to the water supply, which incurs installation and maintenance costs.
The table below compares Mediagon limescale protection with the previously mentioned water softening systems.
Water softener comparison
| Mediagon | Ion exchanger | magnet | Reverse osmosis | |
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| Prevents limescale deposits | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Prevents corrosion | Yes | No | No | No |
| Changes the taste of water | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Preservation of minerals | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Addition of other substances | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Use of salt | No | Yes | No | No |
| Energy consumption | No | Yes | partially | No |
| Connection to a drain is required | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Installation costs | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Maintenance costs | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| additional space requirement | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| free trial period | Yes | - | - | - |
With Mediagon, you are choosing quality
With a Mediagon limescale protection system, you are choosing a technology that has been established and proven since 1986. We are not only the market leader for private customers, but also proud of our large number of industrial customers at home and abroad who rely on our solution.
The Mediagon function is TÜV-tested, patented in Europe and entirely developed and produced in Switzerland.
