The Science Behind Aquavital
Magnetic water treatment is physically measurable and documented in numerous peer-reviewed international journals. Below you will find every study, the Hagalis expert assessment and the scientific mechanism explained in plain English.
How does the magnetic field act on limescale?
Hard water contains dissolved calcium hydrogen carbonate Ca(HCO₃)₂ – a dipole molecule with both positive and negative charges. This polar structure causes the molecules to clump together into larger clusters that adhere to surfaces as hard limescale (the calcite modification).
The Aquavital Limescale Magnet uses 10 permanent magnets, each rated at 1.2 Tesla, to create alternating magnetic fields around the pipe. As the water flows through, the dipole molecules are aligned. The clusters break apart and the calcite crystals are converted into aragonite crystals – a different modification of the same calcium carbonate that is rounder, smaller and non-adherent.
Important: the calcium content of the water is fully preserved. Calcium and magnesium are not removed. The water remains just as mineral-rich as before – only the crystal structure has changed.
Several of the studies listed below have independently documented this aragonite conversion using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and crystallisation experiments.
Calcite becomes aragonite
The animation schematically illustrates how, on passing through the magnetic field (centre), sharp-edged calcite crystals are transformed into rounded, non-adherent aragonite crystals.
Hagalis Institute – Quality Analysis
Significant effect on water structure confirmed
The independent Hagalis Institute (Ueberlingen, Germany) examined the Aquavital Limescale Magnet in a comprehensive quality analysis. The bioenergetic crystal analysis – a recognised method for evaluating water quality and structure – resulted in an overall grade of 2.1 («good»).
The analysis confirms a measurable improvement of the water structure and a clear reduction in the limescale-deposition tendency after treatment with the Aquavital device.
– Hagalis Institute, Aquavital Quality Analysis
Konsument 11/2011: The renowned Austrian consumer magazine «Konsument» reported in November 2011 on magnetic water-treatment devices and noted the positive customer experiences with Aquavital.
15 published studies available for download
All studies are stored locally as PDFs and can be downloaded directly here. Where known, the journal, authors and year of publication are listed.
Transparency Note
Magnetic water treatment continues to be discussed critically by parts of the classical scientific community. The studies listed above were published in peer-reviewed journals, but they do not represent a scientific consensus.
We stand by this transparency and recommend: try the Aquavital Limescale Magnet for 30 days in your own home. If you are not satisfied, you receive a full refund – no questions asked. Full disclaimer →
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