Abstract: An apparatus for stimulating removal of electrolytic energy from fluids, including a probe-like member incorporating a tube of length for extending into the hot water heater or other vessel, a mounting member provided at one end of the tube for securing with the vessel, the tube being formed of conductive material, and a rod secured onto the surface of the tube, extending longitudinally thereof, preferably in a helical pattern, and with both said rod and tube being formed of conductive material for eliminating electrostatic or electrolytic charge from the water within the vessel; a modification incorporates a tube having a pair of spacers provided proximate each end, for elevating the tube from any surface upon which it rests, the spacers being of nonconductive material, the tube being of conductive material, and having a sleeve provided at one end so that a series of said tubes can be secured together for extension of the conductive member in dependence upon the size of the water handling equipment being tre

Abstract: In an apparatus for stimulating the removal of electrolytic, or electrical, energy from a vessel of water or other charge conducting liquid, a conductive apparatus, preferably formed as a tube, is insulatively supported with respect to the vessel in which the water is being treated, with the apparatus either extending through a wall of the vessel, or being freely supported upon the heat exchanger or other components structurally arranged internally of the vessel. A nonconductive mounting member is secured to the conductive apparatus and provides for the insulation of the apparatus below the vessel's normal water line. The mounting member in addition to being nonconductive, is also nonabsorbent of any moisture even after prolonged submersion in water so as to insure that there is no breakdown in its providing the electrical insulation of the conductive apparatus with respect to the vessel in which it locates.