A 100,000 BTU natural gas heater with a 93% efficiency rating can produce approximately 3.785 liters (1 US gal) of acidic condensate per hour. This has raised environmental concerns in the US and Canada because of the adversarial corrosive effects to house drains and municipal sewer pipes where these acidic condensate producers are being discharged.

The objective of pHewSafe™ is to increase the pH levels of the condensate by-product before discharging it into the waste drain system because of the corrosive nature of acidic liquids. The pHewSafe™ will bring the acidic water to an environmentally safe and acceptable pH level to reduce the corrosive effects on drainage and sewer pipes.

Neutralization Media

We use a neutralization media which is non-hazardous and has been used for many years as an acid neutralizer. When this neutralization media is exposed to the gas appliance water condensate by-product, a chemical reaction occurs that increases the pH level of the water run off. Consumers are expected to replace their condensate neutralizer once per heating season in order to properly maintain the pH levels of their HVAC systems. There is no known issues with the neutralization media on drainage pipes or on the environment.

Product Overview

pHewSafe™ is made from 100% recyclable materials. Each pHewSafe™ contains neutralization media and is suitable for residential and light commercial applications. This inline condensate acid neutralizer has been designed to be mounted horizontally as an acidic condensate wastewater neutralizer, or at a 45 degree angle, as an acidic condensate wastewater neutralizer.

All condensate acid neutralizers should be replaced annually to maintain desirable pH levels for a cleaner and safer environment.