Frequently Asked Questions

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  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 41.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 42.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 43.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 44.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 45.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 46.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 47.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 48.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 49.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 50.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 51.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 56.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 57.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 58.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 59.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 60.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 61.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 62.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 63.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 64.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 65.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 66.
  • warning: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'UTC' for 'AWST/8.0/no DST' instead in /home14/mainte18/public_html/merusaustralia.com.au/sites/all/modules/token/token_node.inc on line 67.
How many units will I need
This will depend on differrent factors. For example the flow rate of the pipe or if the water is recirculated. Some systems will be simple like a house or small factory. Other systems will be large and complex distribution systems. Merus rings are supplied in all pipe sizes and there are also different strength rings for different situations. For example, a ring for bio-fouling will have additional oscillations programmed into it to take care of bio related fouling. Generally speaking one ring will be sufficient for smaller systems, such as a large house or small factory.
Is the ring subject to corrosion from the weather
The ring is manufactured from high quality Aluminium. However if a ring is in constant wet weather, or subject to weather from the ocean, then we can also reccomend MPA's, Metal Treat. It is easy to apply from an aerosol, deeply penetrating, long lasting, very hydrophobic and effective.
What is the operating temperature of the ring?
Merus rings work well in excess of 150OC. However the outside surface temperature of the pipe should not exceed 90OC.
Is the water vitalised by Merus?
Yes it is however there is no standard measurement category for the vitalization of water so we don't discuss this in any detail. It is worth saying that Merus reduces the hardness of water and softer water is known for its, 'softer', nicer taste.
How far do the Active Oscillations reach in a system?
Our latest experiences show that the Active Oscillations have a reach of ten kilometers without losing any power or impact.
Can the ring lose its charge?

The ring can be drained or adversely affected if it is within half a meter of an electrical or magnetic field etc. Always try to site your Merus Collar away from mains fuse boards, motors, electrical cables etc. Rings can be recharged at any time.

How long will the Merrus Ring last for?

The devices are guaranteed for 5 years and can be re-charged.

Can The ring be used in cold or freezing temperatures
Merus is used successfully on a Russian pipe line at an ambient temperature of app. -40OC.
how many devices are needed?

For home use in small accomodation units normally one device, around the main water feed to the building, is sufficient. The MKR 500 devices have a capacity of 12 m3/day, which equals a peak comsumption of about 20 individuals. Especially designed devices are available for industrial applications. There are many Merus installations that have a delivery rate of more than 10.000 m3/hour.