CA2007050A1 - "iron water conditioner" - Google Patents
"iron water conditioner"Info
- Publication number
- CA2007050A1 CA2007050A1 CA 2007050 CA2007050A CA2007050A1 CA 2007050 A1 CA2007050 A1 CA 2007050A1 CA 2007050 CA2007050 CA 2007050 CA 2007050 A CA2007050 A CA 2007050A CA 2007050 A1 CA2007050 A1 CA 2007050A1
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- Prior art keywords
- iron
- water
- well
- inventor
- domestic
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- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 55
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 32
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims abstract description 28
- 235000020681 well water Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000002349 well water Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 abstract description 4
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 abstract description 3
- ZAMOUSCENKQFHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Chlorine atom Chemical compound [Cl] ZAMOUSCENKQFHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000000460 chlorine Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 229910052801 chlorine Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract description 2
- 238000011282 treatment Methods 0.000 abstract 2
- 238000001914 filtration Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000000383 hazardous chemical Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 150000002505 iron Chemical class 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000003610 charcoal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000002244 precipitate Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004576 sand Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000000605 extraction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 231100001261 hazardous Toxicity 0.000 description 1
- 229910052500 inorganic mineral Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011707 mineral Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000001590 oxidative effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001376 precipitating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000001556 precipitation Methods 0.000 description 1
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- Water Treatment By Electricity Or Magnetism (AREA)
Abstract
Form 24 ABSTRACT
As a good portion of the earth's crust is composed of iron, it is common for the water in drilled wells to contain amounts of iron. In even small concentrations this iron will render the water unsuitable for domestic use as it leaves orange and yellow stains on all fixtures (sinks, bath tubs, etc.) as well as any laundry washed in this water. These stains are extremely difficult if not impossible to remove.
In addition, iron in the water creates an objectionable taste and colour. Until now, domestic water treatments for the removal of iron use hazardous chemicals (chlorine, etc.) and a multitude of various filtering devises. Their initial cost is high due to their complex nature, plus their operating cost for the replenishing of the chemicals. From the inventor's own observations these iron treatment methods are not very effective on water with high levels of iron content. The inventor's have developed a method that very simply, effectively and safely removes iron from water with minimal operating cost.
As a good portion of the earth's crust is composed of iron, it is common for the water in drilled wells to contain amounts of iron. In even small concentrations this iron will render the water unsuitable for domestic use as it leaves orange and yellow stains on all fixtures (sinks, bath tubs, etc.) as well as any laundry washed in this water. These stains are extremely difficult if not impossible to remove.
In addition, iron in the water creates an objectionable taste and colour. Until now, domestic water treatments for the removal of iron use hazardous chemicals (chlorine, etc.) and a multitude of various filtering devises. Their initial cost is high due to their complex nature, plus their operating cost for the replenishing of the chemicals. From the inventor's own observations these iron treatment methods are not very effective on water with high levels of iron content. The inventor's have developed a method that very simply, effectively and safely removes iron from water with minimal operating cost.
Description
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SPECIFICATIONS
This invention relates to the removal of iron from well water to render it suitable for normal domestic use.
Iron is one of the hardest minerals to remove from well water and conventional water conditioners and filters are not effective in it 1 5 extraction. In order to remoYe iron from water one must first precipitate the iron and then filter with various types of filters. Until now the method of precipitating the iron has been to add chemicals to the water such as chlorine or rinilise oxidizing aqent. These methods are expensive and hazardous due to the cost and toxidity of the chemicals involved. This invention precipitates the iron in water effectively, safely and at minimal expense.
The principle of operation is as follows. By diverting a small flow of water from the main water line, running it throuyh a magnetic field and returning it to the well to fall back down the well casing, the iron in the water is caused to preeipitate. A simple charcoal or sand filter between the pressure tank and main service line will now filter out the oxidized iron. (For convenience of operation an automatic back wash filter should be used). The water is then suitable for domestic use.
This devlce consists of a small stack of magnets (approx. 1 7/8" in height, 5/8" wide and 3/8" in thickness) having their poles on the sides rather than at their ends.
These magnets are arranged in a case or hol~er. A 1/8" I.D.
non-magnetic tube passes through the center of the case so as to have magnets stacked on both sides of the tube. (See .
Fig. 1). The magnetic pole.s are arranged to have the south poles facing the tubing. As like poles repel each other the resulting magnetlc field inside the tubing acts on the lron in the water in such a way that it greatly adds to it's precipitation. (No other configeratlon of the magnetic poles is as effective).
Figure 2 shows a typical domestic drilled well ~#1) with a pitless adapter (#2) with the above mentloned device (#5). One end of the tube is threaded and screws into the pitless adapter (#2) in place of the bleeder plug. The other end in bent (#7~ to direct the water back down the well. The water is pumped up the dropped pipe (#6) from a submersible pump and out through the main line (#3) to the residence. A
small portlon of the water flows back lnto the well via the "Iron Water Conditioner" (#5).
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Fi~ure 3 shows a bypass valve (#9) and a check valve t#83 in the main line (~3) at the residence. As the pressure in the system reaches it's shut--off point, the pump stops and the pressure pushes the check valve ~#8) closed, stopping the water from draininy back into the well. The pressure then forces water through the bypass valve (~9) to the main line (#3), back through t:he pitless adapter ~U2) and out through the "Iron Water Conditioner" (~5). The bypass valve (#9) is set to give a flow of ten to twenty gallons an hour. The flow rate required is dependent on the concentration of iron in t:he water.
This :onsant flow of water through the magnetic fie]d of the "Iron Water Conditioner" preciuitates the iron in the water to a state in which a simple charcoal or sand filter can ea~ily and effectively filter out the iron.
Should the water system not have a pitless adapter or have one not having a bleeder plug, the "Iron Water Conditioner" can also be installed at the bypass valve (~9) and the backflow piped back to the well in a separate pipe.
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SPECIFICATIONS
This invention relates to the removal of iron from well water to render it suitable for normal domestic use.
Iron is one of the hardest minerals to remove from well water and conventional water conditioners and filters are not effective in it 1 5 extraction. In order to remoYe iron from water one must first precipitate the iron and then filter with various types of filters. Until now the method of precipitating the iron has been to add chemicals to the water such as chlorine or rinilise oxidizing aqent. These methods are expensive and hazardous due to the cost and toxidity of the chemicals involved. This invention precipitates the iron in water effectively, safely and at minimal expense.
The principle of operation is as follows. By diverting a small flow of water from the main water line, running it throuyh a magnetic field and returning it to the well to fall back down the well casing, the iron in the water is caused to preeipitate. A simple charcoal or sand filter between the pressure tank and main service line will now filter out the oxidized iron. (For convenience of operation an automatic back wash filter should be used). The water is then suitable for domestic use.
This devlce consists of a small stack of magnets (approx. 1 7/8" in height, 5/8" wide and 3/8" in thickness) having their poles on the sides rather than at their ends.
These magnets are arranged in a case or hol~er. A 1/8" I.D.
non-magnetic tube passes through the center of the case so as to have magnets stacked on both sides of the tube. (See .
Fig. 1). The magnetic pole.s are arranged to have the south poles facing the tubing. As like poles repel each other the resulting magnetlc field inside the tubing acts on the lron in the water in such a way that it greatly adds to it's precipitation. (No other configeratlon of the magnetic poles is as effective).
Figure 2 shows a typical domestic drilled well ~#1) with a pitless adapter (#2) with the above mentloned device (#5). One end of the tube is threaded and screws into the pitless adapter (#2) in place of the bleeder plug. The other end in bent (#7~ to direct the water back down the well. The water is pumped up the dropped pipe (#6) from a submersible pump and out through the main line (#3) to the residence. A
small portlon of the water flows back lnto the well via the "Iron Water Conditioner" (#5).
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Fi~ure 3 shows a bypass valve (#9) and a check valve t#83 in the main line (~3) at the residence. As the pressure in the system reaches it's shut--off point, the pump stops and the pressure pushes the check valve ~#8) closed, stopping the water from draininy back into the well. The pressure then forces water through the bypass valve (~9) to the main line (#3), back through t:he pitless adapter ~U2) and out through the "Iron Water Conditioner" (~5). The bypass valve (#9) is set to give a flow of ten to twenty gallons an hour. The flow rate required is dependent on the concentration of iron in t:he water.
This :onsant flow of water through the magnetic fie]d of the "Iron Water Conditioner" preciuitates the iron in the water to a state in which a simple charcoal or sand filter can ea~ily and effectively filter out the iron.
Should the water system not have a pitless adapter or have one not having a bleeder plug, the "Iron Water Conditioner" can also be installed at the bypass valve (~9) and the backflow piped back to the well in a separate pipe.
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Claims
CLAIM
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
(1) The device as described, installed in the manner illustrated with a constant back flow of water will make a well with high iron levels virtually iron free and suitable for domestic use.
(2) The use of a magnetic field for the removal of iron from water is a new and unique usage of the principles of magnetic force.
(3) The inventors know of no other device available that can remove iron from well water with as low a cost or as much safety of operation.
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
(1) The device as described, installed in the manner illustrated with a constant back flow of water will make a well with high iron levels virtually iron free and suitable for domestic use.
(2) The use of a magnetic field for the removal of iron from water is a new and unique usage of the principles of magnetic force.
(3) The inventors know of no other device available that can remove iron from well water with as low a cost or as much safety of operation.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2007050 CA2007050A1 (en) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-01-03 | "iron water conditioner" |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2007050 CA2007050A1 (en) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-01-03 | "iron water conditioner" |
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| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2007050A1 true CA2007050A1 (en) | 1991-07-03 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA 2007050 Abandoned CA2007050A1 (en) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-01-03 | "iron water conditioner" |
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1990
- 1990-01-03 CA CA 2007050 patent/CA2007050A1/en not_active Abandoned
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