About Rancho Dulce Maria
Located in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, Rancho Dulce Maria is a dairy farm committed to improving water quality and livestock health through innovative technology.
The Challenge
- Limescale build-up in cooling tower, bathing area, water heater, bath sprinklers, pipes
- Biofilm in drinking troughs
- Use of anti-scale chemicals
- Scale blockages affecting electricity consumption
Installation Timeline
December 2019
Model: Vulcan S50
Area: Bathing and milking area
Initial installation protecting core farm operations
April 2022
Model: Vulcan S250
Area: Calves, production cattle and cattle stables
Expanded protection to entire livestock operation
Installation Gallery
Vulcan S50 installed (December 2019)
Vulcan S250 installed (April 2022)
Cooling Tower Results: Before & After
Higher Area
January 2020
Before treatment
March 2022
After Vulcan
Ceddek Lower Area
January 2020
Before treatment
March 2022
After Vulcan
Purpose
- Eliminate limescale build-up in cooling tower, bathing area, water heater, bath sprinklers, pipes
- Eliminate biofilm in drinking troughs
- Eliminate the use of anti-scale chemicals
- Save electricity by having pipes without scale blockages
- Provide better water quality for livestock
Solution
Vulcan Systems bring:
- Better water quality, better taste – helps increase water intake
- Inhibits growth of algae and bacteria due to scale reduction
- Helps improve livestock health
Results
Cooling Tower
Free of limescale build-up on walls and ceddek after 2 years
Sprinklers
No sprinklers damaged in bathroom area
Savings
Quantifiable savings generated
No need to change ceddek – maintenance minimal
Cleaner areas without using chemicals that damage materials
Better Water, Healthier Livestock
By improving water quality and taste, Vulcan helps increase water intake among livestock, directly contributing to better health outcomes.
Protected Areas:
- Calves drinking troughs
- Production cattle water systems
- Cattle stables
- Bathing and milking areas
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 5 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 300 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.25 W |
| Dimensions: | 7.9" x 4.9" x 1.6" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 10 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 1,540 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.75 W |
| Dimensions: | 11.6" x 7.9" x 2.0" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
Installation Summary
| Date | Model | Application |
|---|---|---|
| December 2019 | Vulcan S50 | Bathing and milking area |
| April 2022 | Vulcan S250 | Calves, production cattle, cattle stables |
2 Years, Zero Scale, Quantifiable Savings
Rancho Dulce Maria proves that Vulcan delivers long-term results across an entire dairy operation. From the S50 protecting bathing and milking areas since 2019 to the S250 safeguarding cattle areas since 2022 – scale-free cooling towers, protected sprinklers, eliminated chemicals, and healthier livestock.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents dual Vulcan installations (S50 2019, S250 2022) at Rancho Dulce Maria dairy farm in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.
