Project Overview
Commercial
Laundry Facility
Boiler
Protected Equipment
1
Vulcan S25 Unit
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Installation Date: Approximately one year prior to case study
The Challenge
Hannah's Cleaners, a commercial laundry in San Antonio, relied on a saltwater softener to protect their boiler from limescale. The softener required ongoing maintenance, salt purchases, and complicated the annual cleaning process. They needed a simpler, more effective solution.
The Solution: Protecting the Boiler
Boiler Feed Water
Installation: 1 x Vulcan S25
Previous System: Saltwater softener (removed)
The Vulcan S25 was installed to prevent limescale buildup inside the boiler, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining the annual cleaning process. The obsolete saltwater softener was removed, and several modifications were made to the pipe system.
Vulcan Model Used
This commercial laundry installed the Vulcan S25, ideal for industrial applications with pipe diameters up to 4 inches and flow rates up to 130 GPM.
View S25 SpecificationsInstallation
Vulcan S25 installed on boiler feed line, saltwater softener removed
Results & Customer Feedback
Key Results
- Obsolete saltwater softener removed
- Boiler protected from limescale
- Annual cleaning process streamlined
- Operational efficiency enhanced
- Customer still satisfied after one year
Customer Feedback
"Despite the passage of a year, the customer continues to be satisfied with the Vulcan system and has recently contacted us to enquire about acquiring an additional system for her residence."
Benefits for Commercial Laundries
Boiler Efficiency
Scale-free boilers operate at peak efficiency, saving energy.
No Salt or Chemicals
Eliminate salt purchases, storage, and chemical handling.
Simplified Cleaning
Annual cleaning becomes faster and easier without scale.
Lower Operating Costs
Reduced maintenance, no salt costs, longer equipment life.
Vulcan S25 Technical Specifications
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 4 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 130 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.25 W |
| Dimensions: | 7.9" x 4.9" x 1.6" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types (iron, copper, stainless steel, PVC, PEX) |
| Installation: | No pipe cutting required |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
Key Takeaway
Hannah's Cleaners demonstrates that commercial laundries can eliminate salt-based softeners entirely. One Vulcan S25 protects the boiler, streamlines maintenance, and delivers ongoing satisfaction. The customer was so pleased, they're adding Vulcan to their home.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents a Vulcan S25 installation protecting a commercial laundry boiler in San Antonio, Texas.
