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product_id: 14415786
title: "Scalewatcher Small Wonder hard water treatment unit"
brand: "scale watcher"
price: "819 Lei"
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reviews_count: 4
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# Negligible power use < $1/mo Chemical & salt free eco-friendly Easy install on pipes ≤1" Scalewatcher Small Wonder hard water treatment unit

**Brand:** scale watcher
**Price:** 819 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Scale-free living, effortlessly sustainable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Scalewatcher Small Wonder hard water treatment unit by scale watcher
- **How much does it cost?** 819 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/14415786-scalewatcher-small-wonder-hard-water-treatment-unit)

## Best For

- scale watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted scale watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pocket-Friendly Power:** Runs on less than 80 cents of electricity monthly—saving energy while saving you money.
- • **Eco-Chic Water Softening:** Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and salt; embrace a greener, cleaner water solution.
- • **Decade-Long Peace of Mind:** Backed by a 10-year warranty and 120-day money-back guarantee—risk-free scale control.
- • **Universal Pipe Compatibility:** Works seamlessly on copper, steel, brass, PVC, and more up to 1" diameter pipes.
- • **Effortless Whole-Home Scale Defense:** Protect every faucet and appliance without lifting a finger—no maintenance needed.

## Overview

The Scalewatcher Small Wonder is a compact, eco-friendly hard water treatment unit that prevents and removes lime scale without chemicals or salt. It installs easily on pipes up to 1" diameter, consumes negligible electricity, and offers whole-house protection that extends appliance life, improves water flow, and enhances skin and hair feel. With a 10-year warranty and proven electromagnetic technology, it’s a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution for hard water challenges.

## Description

-BENEFITS: - Provides whole house protection - Saves energy, saves water, saves money - Extends life of appliances - Improves water heater efficiency, saves energy - Extends the life of water heaters, saves money - Improves water flow in severely scaled systems - Eliminates unsightly scale on faucets, showerheads, toilets, etc - Extends the life of water filters and Reverse Osmosis membranes - Reduces scum and improves soap lathering - Makes water feel softer, kinder to the skin and hair - Prevents itchy skin due to hard water - prevents scaling, increases filter efficiency, reduces chlorine needs -FEATURES: - Guaranteed results - No salt or chemicals needed - Prevents & removes lime scale - No maintenance, easy to install - Negligible power consumption less than (80 Cents/Month) - TEN YEAR WARRANTY with 120 Day Money Back Guarantee - Effective on copper, steel, brass, galvanized, PEX, C PVC or PVC pipes up to 1" in diameter. General Benefits, Appliances and plumbing, Health benefits, Economic benefits, Environmental benefits, Personal benefits, Your Appliances and Plumbing

Review: Surprisingly, It Works - I realized I have a problem with hard water when I saw my dishwasher's metal pipe slowly grow thick (~2 mm) dark material. In addition, all nickel parts in the bathroom were covered with a dirty white spots, which could not be removed. I checked the town's water report and, sure enough, Calcium (CaCO3) was at 319 mg/l! They call it "aesthetic quality of water", but I could only imagine what was happening to my hot water heating system and the boiler! Installing a chemical salt-based softener was very unappealing, because of the price, maintenance and environment impact. My friend has one installed and I didn't like the soapy feel of the treated water. After hearing commercials for no-salt Easy Water, I got interested. I also realized that there must be cheaper alternatives utilizing the same exact technology without expensive radio ads. I was very skeptical, because of varying reviews whether this technology can work, even theoretically. I checked with a former physicist and a former chemist and both said that theoretically it can work. They are even aware of early experiments for industrial use, although without a lot of success. My understanding is that this particular device creates an electromagnetic field around the water pipe. What's different from the early experiments is that it quickly changes the frequency. As a result, active Calcium ions become inactive sediment, don't attach themselves to the pipes in your house and simply wash away. So, the physical content of the water does not change (i.e. the hardness will remain the same), but the chemical properties of the water are affected, and that's the whole point. Still skeptical, I decided to take a chance on Small Wonder and see what happens. My first impression: the $180 device looks like a cheap little made-in-China $10 box you could get from Radio Shack. It has a power supply and two holes for the copper wire. The installation is as unglamorous as the device itself: you wrap the wire around your water pipe in two layers and plug it into the box. It took ~2 months of doubt, but now I am convinced it works. The first thing I noticed is that half of the nickel plug in the sink lost the dirty-white layer and the other half got visibly thinner. I was thinking maybe I am experiencing a placebo effect. However, after several uses of the dishwasher, the thick layer on the pipe started to fall off in big (1-2 inches) chunks. Depending on your situation (water hardness, how much water you consume, size of the house, pipe diameter, pipe type), you may need a stronger device (or two devices). Install on non-metal pipes, if you have a choice, but it worked for me on copper pipes. There are even cheaper alternatives with slightly different technology (such as Clearwave), but I have not tried them and don't know if they work better or worse.
Review: It's too early to tell if it's working yet - It is too early to tell if it is working. I will have to come back after a few months and write a more detailed review. I should be able to tell the difference by whether or not I get any buildup of calcium in my sinks and toilets.

## Features

- Environmentally friendly - no chemicals or salt are added
- Eliminate LIME SCALE and other HARD WATER problems?
- Easy installation - negligible electric use
- Effective up to 20 Grains/Gallon, pipe size up to 1"
- No maintenance - guaranteed performance - Also called Scalewatcher Mini

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002AQW2P8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,341,529 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,846 in Water Softeners |
| Date First Available | May 24, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.1 ounces |
| Manufacturer | SCALE WATCHER |
| Package Dimensions | 8.2 x 5.1 x 2 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly, It Works
*by A***S on November 18, 2011*

I realized I have a problem with hard water when I saw my dishwasher's metal pipe slowly grow thick (~2 mm) dark material. In addition, all nickel parts in the bathroom were covered with a dirty white spots, which could not be removed. I checked the town's water report and, sure enough, Calcium (CaCO3) was at 319 mg/l! They call it "aesthetic quality of water", but I could only imagine what was happening to my hot water heating system and the boiler! Installing a chemical salt-based softener was very unappealing, because of the price, maintenance and environment impact. My friend has one installed and I didn't like the soapy feel of the treated water. After hearing commercials for no-salt Easy Water, I got interested. I also realized that there must be cheaper alternatives utilizing the same exact technology without expensive radio ads. I was very skeptical, because of varying reviews whether this technology can work, even theoretically. I checked with a former physicist and a former chemist and both said that theoretically it can work. They are even aware of early experiments for industrial use, although without a lot of success. My understanding is that this particular device creates an electromagnetic field around the water pipe. What's different from the early experiments is that it quickly changes the frequency. As a result, active Calcium ions become inactive sediment, don't attach themselves to the pipes in your house and simply wash away. So, the physical content of the water does not change (i.e. the hardness will remain the same), but the chemical properties of the water are affected, and that's the whole point. Still skeptical, I decided to take a chance on Small Wonder and see what happens. My first impression: the $180 device looks like a cheap little made-in-China $10 box you could get from Radio Shack. It has a power supply and two holes for the copper wire. The installation is as unglamorous as the device itself: you wrap the wire around your water pipe in two layers and plug it into the box. It took ~2 months of doubt, but now I am convinced it works. The first thing I noticed is that half of the nickel plug in the sink lost the dirty-white layer and the other half got visibly thinner. I was thinking maybe I am experiencing a placebo effect. However, after several uses of the dishwasher, the thick layer on the pipe started to fall off in big (1-2 inches) chunks. Depending on your situation (water hardness, how much water you consume, size of the house, pipe diameter, pipe type), you may need a stronger device (or two devices). Install on non-metal pipes, if you have a choice, but it worked for me on copper pipes. There are even cheaper alternatives with slightly different technology (such as Clearwave), but I have not tried them and don't know if they work better or worse.

### ⭐⭐⭐ It's too early to tell if it's working yet
*by P***Z on June 9, 2013*

It is too early to tell if it is working. I will have to come back after a few months and write a more detailed review. I should be able to tell the difference by whether or not I get any buildup of calcium in my sinks and toilets.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely makes a difference
*by T***5 on August 13, 2012*

I do not like soft water therefore I didn't want a water softener. I wanted something that would prevent or reduce the scale build up on sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, the dish washer etc. The Small Wonder has definitely made a noticeable difference but it is not a "water softner". It does not remove the minerals it just prevents or reduces them from sticking to surfaces, therefore the water still tests as hard. With that said, we no longer get the scale buildup we use to get. If water is left to dry on a sink or on glasses in the dish washer a white powdery spot is present but it wipes right off as opposed to hardening and sticking as before. The best part is you don't get that awful slimy feeling on your skin after a shower that water softeners cause. I have not noticed any scale reduction on older shower heads as some have commented however the house is 45 years old so it may take more time to work. We still use a small amount of Finish in the dishwasher to prevent the small amount of powder left behind as well as giving the glasses a sparkling look. Bar Keepers Friend is amazing for removing old scale from toilets, sinks, showers, etc.... It's been installed a few months and recently it seems to be less effective. It is still much better than without but not as good as a month or so ago. We are in the middle of a drought which lowers the well water level and therefore water quality. Perhaps it's just that or it may becoming less effective. I'll follow up if it persists.

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