About Hubertus Fasselt's Farm
Hubertus Fasselt is a dedicated animal farmer in Germany operating a mixed livestock farm with dairy cows, piglets, and fattening pigs. Like many farmers, he faced persistent challenges with water quality—scale buildup in pipes, biofilm contamination, and reduced water intake affecting animal health and productivity.
Before installing Vulcan, Fasselt had to flush his water lines every 4 weeks with air and water just to ensure his cows could get enough water through the pipes. Biofilms caused flank abscesses and ear necrosis. He needed a solution that would address these issues without adding chemicals to his animals' water supply.
More Milk Per Cow Daily
Heavier Piglets in 14 Days
Week Pipe Flushing Eliminated
Installation Details
Location
Farmer: Hubertus Fasselt
Country: Germany
Operation: Dairy cows, piglets, fattening pigs
Vulcan Installation
Model: Vulcan S25 (later upgraded)
Location: Main water pipe
Purpose: Eliminate scale and biofilm in livestock water lines
Scope: Dairy cows, piglets, fattening pigs
Timeline of Results
"It was remarkable that the lactating cows were permanently drinking from the drinking trough."
- Lactating cow milk production improved
- Piglets: 7kg → 8kg body weight
- Scale & biofilms in old pipes dissolved
- Improved feeding behavior in fattened pigs
"Cows are producing about 0.5 L more milk per day."
4-week pipe flushing eliminated. Biofilm on steel drinking trough dissolved. Flank abscesses reduced.
"I noticed that the drinking behavior of the animals improved promptly."
2-3 Days After Installation
It was remarkable that the lactating cows were permanently drinking from the drinking trough.
14 Days After Installation
Lactating cow milk production also improved, our piglets had higher body weights (before: 7 kg / now: 8 kg). Furthermore, we observed that scale and biofilms in old pipes for liquid feeding dissolved, leading to an improved feeding behavior of the fattened pigs.
Moreover, we used to have trouble with flank abscesses due to biofilms that were probably caused by bacteria discarding endotoxin. The biofilm on the high-alloyed steel drinking trough has also dissolved. This progressively improved with the use of the mineral descaler.
Before the Vulcan descaler, pipes had to be flushed out every 4 weeks with air and water to make sure the cows could get enough water through the pipes. We have now observed that this is no longer happening.
4 Weeks After Installation
Cows are producing about 0.5 L more milk per day.
Note on Chemical Interference
In February the following year, I occasionally started adding acids in the tubes (it is common practice to use acid products in farms holding pigs and turkeys) and started noticing that the positive effect of the mineral descaler water treatment mostly vanished. Furthermore, new biofilms built up in the pipes, which I could make visible by flushing the pipes. The animals began to show more flank abscesses and ear necrosis again. This improved again after flushing in the beginning of June.
Then, on 19 July, I installed the stronger electronic system. Since then, I have the feeling that the livestock has stabilized and has become more vital.
— Hubertus Fasselt, Animal Farmer, Germany
Benefits for Livestock Farmers
Increased Water Intake
Animals drink more, stay healthier
Higher Milk Production
0.5L more per cow daily
Better Weight Gain
Piglets gained 1kg in 14 days
Biofilm Elimination
Reduced flank abscesses
Technical Specifications: Vulcan S25
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
| Max Flow Rate: | 125 GPM (28 m³/h) |
| Power Consumption: | 5 - 10 W |
| Connection: | Non-invasive (wraps around pipe) |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
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Proof That Water Quality Directly Impacts Livestock Performance
Hubertus Fasselt's detailed 4-week documentation provides irrefutable evidence: when water lines are clean and biofilm-free, animals drink more, gain weight faster, and produce more milk. When chemicals were reintroduced, the benefits vanished. When a stronger Vulcan system was installed, livestock stabilized and became more vital. The message is clear: clean water matters.
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About the Author
Waslix (Vulcan Mineral Descaler) provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using impulse technology. This case study documents the detailed 4-week results of Hubertus Fasselt, a German animal farmer who achieved 0.5L more milk per cow and 1kg heavier piglets after installing Vulcan.
