One of the leading causes of reportable waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States today is Legionnaires’ disease, a type of potentially serious pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. Homeowners can take precautions to keep the bacteria out of their home’s water system Intellihot with The Legionator, a new point-of-use disinfection tankless water heater from Intellihot. According to Intellihot CEO Sri Deivasigamani, the water heater goes on the offensive to eliminate potential bacterial contamination.
“Safe water is a priority for us, and Intellihot tankless water heaters have earned a reputation for their effectiveness in fighting Legionella,” he says. “With the invention of the Legionator, we’re taking the fight to the point of use.”
The Legionator is designed to significantly reduce the potential for Legionella at the point-of-use using technology developed by Intellihot, including a built-in ozone generator and quartz scale-free heating. Plumbers and HVAC contractors are generally familiar with the most common breeding pools for Legionella: stagnant, lukewarm water found in cooling towers, spas/hot tubs, fountains and traditional tank-type water heaters. But, depending on a building’s water system usage, Legionella can also grow in faucets, valve seats, and showerheads. Hard water scale in such locations exacerbates the problem. Once colonization occurs, it is extremely difficult to eliminate Legionella.
A set of high-quality quartz tubes heats water to a comfortable temperature when there is water demand. As the water is exiting the unit, ozone gas is automatically injected into the water. Not only does the ozone gas kill the bacteria in water, it is also carried in the water to the faucets and kills the bacteria present within the faucet valve seats and aerators. The result is good, clean, safe and efficiently heated water ensuring a building and its occupants are protected from waterborne bacteria illnesses.
Due to its tankless design, the Legionator doesn’t store water; thereby delivering an endless supply of clean water on-demand and saving energy. Its space-saving footprint makes it easy to install under a sink or in a nearby closet. In addition, the built-in ozone generator generates ozone from ambient air using on-board power and doesn’t require any refills. Its precise metering electronics ensure that the correct amount of ozone is added at any flow rate. 866-692-6791; www.intellihot.com
