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An apparatus for countering scale formation in a fluid flow system comprises a casing adapted for connection into the system and a plurality of substantially spherical metallic members loosely retained within the casing. Preferably, the spherical members comprise an alloy of copper, zinc, nickel and

An apparatus for countering scale formation in a fluid flow system comprises a casing adapted for connection into the system and a plurality of substantially spherical metallic members loosely retained within the casing. Preferably, the spherical members comprise an alloy of copper, zinc, nickel and tin.

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A method for countering scale formation in a fluid flow system, said method comprising the steps of: connecting into the system a housing having an inlet and an outlet, the housing having a flow cross-sectional area which is substantially greater than that of the inlet and outlet and containing a pl

A method for countering scale formation in a fluid flow system, said method comprising the steps of: connecting into the system a housing having an inlet and an outlet, the housing having a flow cross-sectional area which is substantially greater than that of the inlet and outlet and containing a plurality of substantially spherical shaped members loosely retained therein, said substantially spherical shaped members being formed of an alloy which comprises at least cooper and nickel; forcing a fluid through said housing, the orientation of the housing and the direction of fluid flow being such that the fluid flows upwardly through the housing; rubbing the substantially spherical shaped members together in a random manner in response to said forcing, said substantially spherical shaped members tending to rise upwardly due to fluid pressure and to fall downwardly under gravity to thereby rub together in a random manner; and preventing formation of scale in said fluid flow system, said preventing being in part responsive to at least said rubbing.