Initial dosing: calibrating from scratch

Prerequisites

• ✓Local water hardness test (council analysis or a test kit)
• ✓100 ml graduated cylinder (supplied by the Instaquim Technical Service)
• ✓Product dosing manual (supplied with your first delivery)
• ✓Technical data sheet for each washing machine (capacity, water consumption per cycle)

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Define the target dose

   Within the data-sheet range of 5–10 g/kg, according to soiling level (for Eco Wash, as specified by the Technical Service according to water hardness). Combine with machine capacity to obtain the target ml/cycle.

2. 2

   Configure the pump on the doser

   Set the pulse time according to the manufacturer's table. Instaquim systems are pre-configured for each product.

3. 3

   Test with a graduated cylinder

   Disconnect the pump outlet tube and direct it into the cylinder. Run a full cycle. Measure the actual volume.

4. 4

   Adjust until the target is reached

   If the actual volume does not match the theoretical one, change the pulse time and repeat the test.

5. 5

   Record and document

   Log the product, pump, pulse time, actual volume and date on the calibration sheet. File it for future audits.

6. 6

   Repeat for each pump / each product

   Detergent, fabric softener and bleach if used. Each is calibrated independently.