replying to Eusebius, Scott wrote:
The furring is caused by calcium deposits
But if you are referring to the furring at the point of installation of a
cheap magnetic coil system then these is a build up of iron deposits and can
lead to a build up of bacteria, viruses, sludge and slime - not healthy water

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