Scale InhibitorsScale Reducing + Filtering

The Scale Shield

The Salt Free Solution to Hard Water.

The Scale Shield salt-free scale inhibitor shown in cutaway view
The Scale Shield in cutaway view, Varsity Water Systems. Brochure headline: “Scale meets its match.”

In short

The Scale Shield is Varsity Water Systems' salt-free scale inhibitor: specialized media inhibits hard water minerals from sticking to your plumbing and appliances, with built-in carbon filtration and virtually no maintenance. It prevents limescale without salt, electricity or a drain, and without removing hardness minerals. Three Rivers installs it across the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Last updated · Product details from Varsity Water Systems

Stop the buildup with The Scale Shield: Varsity Water's modern, eco-friendly system to inhibit the ability of hard water minerals to stick to your plumbing and appliances. The Scale Shield uses specialized media to protect your investments with on-demand treatment. With virtually no maintenance needed, it's the easiest way to prevent limescale.

  • Scale Reduction Media: Crystallin-assisted technology alters the state of calcium and magnesium hardness minerals to prevent its damaging capabilities. [wording as published by Varsity]
  • High Capacity Carbon: Effectively reduces the bad taste and odor from harsh chemicals.

Why choose The Scale Shield

Low Maintenance Fast-Acting Media Eco-Friendly, Salt Free System Made in the USA

How it differs from The Active Shield: same scale reduction media and carbon; The Active Shield adds IonTech bacteria media as a third layer. And the standing rule applies to both: inhibition is not softening.

From the Manufacturer's Brochure

  • On-Demand Treatment with No Salt Needed.
  • Multi-Purpose: built-in filtration; Safety is Standard.
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