Project Overview
Kitchen
Full commercial kitchen
Bars
Multiple bar areas
2
Vulcan 5000 Units
Location: Puerto Portals, Balearic Islands, Spain
Installation Date: January 2023
The Challenge
Restaurants face a dual challenge: kitchen equipment needs scale-free water for reliable operation, and guest-facing areas need clean, spot-free fixtures. Restaurant Diabilito needed a solution that protected both areas while ensuring the highest quality drinking water.
The Solution: Targeted Protection
Kitchen Protection
Pipe Diameter: 22 mm
Installation: 1 x Vulcan 5000 on cold water main pipe for kitchen
Protects all kitchen equipment: dishwashers, ice machines, coffee makers, steamers, and prep sinks.
Toilet & Guest Areas
Pipe Diameter: 22 mm
Installation: 1 x Vulcan 5000 on cold water main pipe for toilets
Protects guest restrooms, ensuring clean, scale-free fixtures and reliable flushing.
Drinking Water System
System: Pacifico Drinking Water Filter
Capacity: 3,000,000 liters
High-capacity filtration ensures pristine drinking water for guests and staff.
Vulcan Model Used
This restaurant installed two Vulcan 5000 units, ideal for 22mm pipes with flow rates up to 35 GPM.
View V5000 SpecificationsInstallation Layout
Installation diagram showing two Vulcan 5000 units: one on kitchen cold water main (22mm) and one on toilets cold water main (22mm), plus Pacifico drinking water filter
Benefits for Restaurants
Kitchen Reliability
Dishwashers, ice machines, and steamers run longer with fewer breakdowns.
Spotless Glassware
No more spotted glasses or cloudy ice. Better presentation, happier customers.
Clean Restrooms
Scale-free fixtures mean cleaner guest restrooms and fewer complaints.
Reduced Maintenance
Fewer service calls, less downtime, lower operating costs.
Vulcan 5000 Technical Specifications
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 2 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 35 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.0 W |
| Dimensions: | 5.9" x 3.3" x 1.2" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types (iron, copper, stainless steel, PVC, PEX) |
| Installation: | No pipe cutting required |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
Pacifico Drinking Water Filter
Capacity: 3,000,000 liters
Key Takeaway
Restaurant Diabilito demonstrates that restaurants need targeted protection. Separate Vulcan units for kitchen and guest areas, combined with high-capacity drinking water filtration, ensures every part of the operation runs smoothly.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents a dual-unit Vulcan installation protecting both kitchen and guest areas at Restaurant Diabilito in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.
