摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for conditioning a liquid comprises support means (10) of non-magnetic material for mounting around a pipe (12) carrying a liquid, and at least one pair of permanent magnets (26) mounted in the support means. When the support means is mounted on the pipe the magnets are on opposite sides of the pipe with their poles lying substantially along a common diameter relative to the pipe access. The magnetic field thereby generated in the pipe magnetically treats the fluid within the pipe. This may be done, for example, in order to increase fuel efficiency or in order to treat water hardness.</p> |