In its natural form, water is always in motion in seas, streams or rivers. Tap water, on the other hand, is often “under pressure” for hours and days and has no opportunity to move freely in treatment plants and water pipes. So-called water swirlers are intended to remedy this, which imitate or enable the natural movements of the water and in this way allow it to regain part of its natural structure.
Disclaimer: The “animation” of water includes theories that attempt to explain changes that are sometimes observed after physical influence on water. Such changes, such as fresher taste, greater mobility and greater efficiency in crystallization or germination tests, remain scientifically inexplicable.
What is a water swirler?
Swirling devices imitate the flow movements of water in nature or use physical effects to vitalize tap water, i.e. improve its structure on a subtle level. There are different types of water swirlers:
1. Classic pipe-bound vortex devices , in which the flow path is predetermined.
2. High speed swirler, like the devices from AquaNevo.
3. Ultra-colloidation or levitation devices.
How do water swirlers work?
Classic water swirlers bring movement to tap water by imitating the principle of vortex formation in natural watercourses. The special currents in water vortices create shear forces on a nanometer level as the water layers become faster and faster towards the inside.
This fascinating phenomenon leads to a natural dissolution and renewal of the water clusters. Naturally moving water is structurally renewed and “vitalized” “by itself”. Water swirlers that make use of this natural process include the Martin and DENK swirlers.
An additional effect occurs with high-speed vortexers: the water is accelerated to a high speed in a small vortex chamber; Kinetic energy is generated and the size of the droplets contained is reduced. This increases the inner surface of the water - creating a kind of suction effect. The water gains in solvency and natural vitality.
There is also a vortex process that is also known as “Hacheney levitation” or “ultracolloidation”. However, the vortex flow and its special effect on the internal structure of the water play no role here. Rather, the water is atomized extremely finely using a rotor powered by a powerful motor. This is intended to reduce the size of the water clusters and also ensures an enormously large internal surface area.
Which water mops can I use myself?
Classic water swirlers and high-speed swirlers for use in the home kitchen
The simplest products with which you can use the swirling process at home are classic water swirlers. At the water shop, we offer, for example, the original Martin whirlpool, 3Quellen devices or the small attachments and inserts from Whirlator® from €54.
Simple swirlers structure the water in the way a meandering mountain stream does, high-speed swirlers also make use of the principles of waterfall - similar to the ultra-colloidation process. Vortexers usually create what is known as a vortex bell, in which the water can open up and increase its surface area in order to then bundle it into a uniform stream of water. During this process, oxygen is also introduced into the water.
How can classic water swirlers be installed?
In contrast to an ultra-colloidation device, classic and high-speed swirlers are small attachments for your faucet or the line between the water filter and the tap. They can therefore be mounted either on the kitchen faucet, the tap of the water filter or in the cold water or filter water line under the sink. Tap attachments can be screwed onto all standard taps and combined with suitable table-top or built-in filters (activated carbon or osmosis systems) - for revitalized, almost pollutant-free water.
High-speed swirlers are also easy to install, but are a bit more expensive due to their special design and build quality. The various AquaNevo swirlers are available here as attachments and inserts, which you can choose to suit the water flow or flow rate of the filter insert used. You can also choose from the PI swirl egg for €138.
Ultra-colloidation may have popularized the term “turbulent water” through a lot of press and advertising, but it is not particularly suitable for home use. The devices are quite large and expensive. Production takes a few minutes and is very loud and energy intensive. We have therefore no longer offered such devices for some time. If you still want to test such water, you will have to look for a delivery service for “levitated” or ultra-colloidal water, which are sometimes also called “water points”.
Who are water swirlers useful for?
Anyone who has understood the principle of turbulence knows: Water moving in this way cannot be any worse than before, but it can have various subtle and structural advantages. Therefore, purchasing it makes sense for everyone: users report only good things about swirled water: fresher taste, better solvency and much more.
Water swirlers are available in a wide variety of designs: H2O Wasserladen, for example, offers this Martin whirler or high speed whirler the AquaNevo series .
Due to the simple assembly, revitalized water can easily be made yourself without any special tools.
Treating filter water with water swirlers - what do I have to pay attention to?
In order to benefit from revitalized water in the future without additional electricity consumption, you simply need to pay attention to the water flow or the flow rate of your filter insert, i.e. the filter should produce a sufficient amount of water so that natural turbulence can occur. Depending on the device, the lower limit is approx. 3-6 liters per minute.
H2O Wasserladen will be happy to advise you if you have any questions about the compatibility of your water swirler insert with your filter system.
