This also goes for all the other "miracle" magnetic products around - i.e. magnets that "ionise" your fuel so your fuel efficiency improves etc...
I know there are many wacky ideas - but as these items are strongly marketed there must be some strong theory behind it - any links to research papers much appreciated.
2006-08-29 11:56:29 · 7 answers · asked by question_poser 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I'm sorry but for all the negative answers you have had, yes, they do work. It has nothing to do with iron in the water. Everthing is made up of molecules that are held together by elctrical forces. The magnetic, or better, the powered units, affect the alignment of the calcium molecules. They are still deposited but in a soft form as the magnets affect their structure. The limescale will then wash away over a period of time, or not settle at all. The millions of magnetic water conditioners that have sold over the years must work. People are not that stupid. As to working in cars, I can't see how, because even if the structure of the petrol was changed, it will still burn with a certain calorific value that would be the same after treatment as before.
2006-08-31 22:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
None.
Nada.
There is an insignificant amount of iron in the minerals in most household water. If there was enough to be influenced by a magnetic limescale remover, you would be seeing lots of rust in your laundry, and in your sinks, tub, shower and toilets.
The only thing that these 'miracle' magnetic devices do is to levitate money out from your wallet.
2006-08-29 12:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have fallen for it!!! Just because it has been heavily advertised does NOT mean it has any value at all. There is absolutely no scientific evidence that magnets have the slightest effect on lime scale at all. Nor is there any evidence to support fuel efficiency improvement or magnetic bangles helping rheumatism. It is all mumbo-jumbo to fool gullible people into parting with their hard earned cash.
2006-08-29 12:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm about 99.9% sure that all of this stuff is garbage. It is the modern day equivalent of "snake oil" and the associated "salesmanship."
Some of the theories that I just read are NOT strong!
Also, do not buy any of the miracle pills sold at GNC stores (except for vitamins).
Only items sold as medical drugs are really tested and regulated.
2006-08-29 12:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Tom H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Limescale contains calcium which is not magnetic, so no, these things are probably a con
2006-08-29 12:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dave B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Like magnetic bracelets and fuel saving devices it's all bullshit.
2006-08-29 13:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they did actually work wouldn't the manufacturers of cars use them to make it easier to pass the emissions tests.
2006-08-29 12:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋