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Kwikot Industrial Water Heater · KS100

Kwikot Industrial Water Heater Descaling

Kwikot Industrial Water Heater Descaling across Gauteng. Chemical and mechanical descaling of industrial hot water vessels. Work covers the full Kwikot Industrial Water Heater range from the 500 L KS100 through to 3 000 L vessels, in vertical or horizontal configuration and in mild or stainless steel.

Scale on Incalloy elements is the single biggest cause of falling recovery and premature element failure on Gauteng water. Descaling is done chemically or mechanically depending on build-up, with hardness tested so the interval can be set properly afterwards.

Vessels are lined with Carboguard 545 or glass-flake epoxy, heated by flanged Incalloy elements and controlled from 6 kW–84 kW pre-wired panels, so any repair has to consider the water side, the element side and the panel together.

Peak draw-off matters more than total daily volume: plant that satisfies a whole day of demand can still fail at a 45-minute shower peak. Where a site runs on borehole water, hardness and iron content shorten service intervals considerably and are worth testing before setting a maintenance plan.

Range
500 L – 3 000 L
Turnaround
One day per vessel including refill and reheat.
Call
069 268 0988

Included

Scope of work

  • Water hardness testing
  • Element withdrawal and mechanical descale
  • Chemical circulation where required
  • Vessel base sludge removal
  • Lining inspection after cleaning
  • Interval recommendation

What we work on

Equipment specification

Flagship modelKwikot KS100 — 500 L industrial water heater
Capacity range500 L, 750 L, 1 000 L, 1 500 L, 2 000 L, 2 500 L, 3 000 L
ConfigurationVertical or horizontal, floor-standing installation
Vessel materialMild steel or stainless steel
Internal protectionCarboguard 545 or glass-flake epoxy lining
ElementsIncalloy immersion elements, flanged
RecoveryApproximately 6 hours from cold to 60 °C at rated loading
Insulation50 mm IW24 fibreglass
Cladding0.6 mm galvanised or stainless steel
Safety devicesOver-pressure and over-temperature safety valves
ControlsControl thermostat plus independent over-temperature thermostat
Working pressureUp to 400 kPa standard, 600 kPa option
Electrical loading6 kW – 84 kW pre-wired control panels, custom loading to order
Panel optionsAmmeter, voltmeter, time switch, bypass switch, stepped control, low-water cut-out
ConnectionsFlanged inlet, outlet, element and drain connections

Coverage

Areas

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do you work on the Kwikot KS100 500 L industrial water heater?

Yes. The KS100 500 L vessel is the most common unit we attend, and the same work applies to the 750 L, 1 000 L, 1 500 L, 2 000 L, 2 500 L and 3 000 L models in the range.

What is included in kwikot industrial water heater descaling?

Water hardness testing, Element withdrawal and mechanical descale, Chemical circulation where required, Vessel base sludge removal — with anything additional quoted before it is carried out.

How long does it take?

One day per vessel including refill and reheat.

How long should the vessel take to recover?

Nominal recovery is about six hours from cold to 60 °C at rated electrical loading. If measured recovery is materially slower, the usual causes are scaled elements, a failed element on one phase, or a stepped control panel not bringing all stages in. Where a site runs on borehole water, hardness and iron content shorten service intervals considerably and are worth testing before setting a maintenance plan.

Where do you carry out this work?

Across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, West Rand, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria. Call 069 268 0988 or email info@reyds.co.za.

Can the plant be upgraded rather than replaced?

Often, yes. Electrical loading can be increased inside panel and cabling limits, storage can be banked with a second vessel, and a heat pump can be added ahead of the cylinder to carry base load with the elements as backup.

Kwikot Industrial Water Heater Descaling

Attendance across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, West Rand, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria. Email info@reyds.co.za or call 069 268 0988.