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Skin ... be kind to your skin, brighten up your laundry, make your hair silkier and make cleaning easier for yourself. Installing water softener is easy too.
What is a water softener?
A water softener is essentially a tank with an inlet and outlet water connector that is full of very small solid coated plastic beads known as ion exchange resins. Alternatively zeolite (a complex naturally occurring product) can be coated and used in water softener cartridges.
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hard water distribution
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How do I know if my water is hard and if I might need a water softener?
If when you wash your hands it is difficult to get a nice lather then the water is probably hard. If you see scale build up in kettles and pipes then the water is probably hard. When water feels a bit slimy then it is very soft. Calcium and magnesium ions naturally present in water create hardness and too much creates hard water as described.
Hard water makes washing less efficient and as such clothes and laundry generally can look dull and jaded ... and I am sure at some stage you have seen that line of scum around the bath when you empty the bath water.
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see hard and soft water areas in UK please click this image
Soft Water Benefits
Whiter, Brighter, Softer Clothes More Refreshing Baths & Efficient Cleaning Saves on Soaps & Plumbing. Foods & Drinks Taste Better. Dish Washing Takes Less Time
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How does a water softener work?
The small plastic beads or zeolite are covered with sodium ions. The reason that the contents of the water softener are called ion exchange units is that as water passes through the water softener the sodium ions on the surface of the resin exchange places with the magnesium and calcium ions present in the incoming water .... ie the magnesium and calcium stick to the surface of the resin and release the sodium. The sodium that was displaced on the zeolite or beads in the water softener leaves the unit. The water is then said to have been softened .... it is the presence of excess calcium and magnesium ions (or salts) that makes water hard. Sodium does not precipitate (this is how scale and bath tub rims appear) like calcium and magnesium salts ... sodium stays in solution and does not affect washing at all. This is essentially how a water softener works
Water softener units have been used in industry for many many years yet are still relatively new as home appliances.
Does the resin in a water softener need frequent replacing?
No. The resin once it has lost all its sodium (having been replaced with magnesium and calcium) it is easily regenerated using common salt. Potassium chloride can also be used but would normally be too expensive.
How do I specify a water softener for my home? ... here are a couple fo examples to show you how specifications are normally noted
Water Softener Model: WS-10 Dimensions: 2-5/8'' x 9-3/4'', (67 mm x 248 mm) Recommended Flow Rate: 0.50 gpm, (1.9 lpm) Capacity: 750 Grains as CaCO3 Water Softener Model: WS-20 Dimensions: 2-5/8'' x 20'', (67 mm x 508 mm) Recommended Flow Rate: 0.75 gpm, (2.8 lpm) Capacity: 1,500 Grains as CaCO3 Water Softener Model: WS-20BB Dimensions: 4-1/2'' x 20'', (114 mm x 508 mm) Recommended Flow Rate: 2.0 gpm, (8.5 lpm) Capacity: 4,500 Grains as CaCO3
Notice water flow rate requirement for the water softener and amount of calcium that can be removed before water softener has to be regenerated ... important.
What is a water softener? A water softener is essentially a tank with an inlet and outlet water connector that is full of very small solid coated plastic beads known as ion exchange resins. Alternatively zeolite (a complex naturally occurring product) can be coated and used in water softener cartridges.
Does the resin in a water softener need frequent replacing? No. The resin once it has lost all its sodium (having been replaced with magnesium and calcium) it is easily regenerated using common salt.
Do you know all the advantages of whole house and home water filters systems used to purify drinking water?
The water piped to your house may contain any or all of the following water impurities ...
Chlorine and chloramines .. create an unpleasant taste in drinking water. These compounds are used to kill bacterial contamination in the water you drink at home. Heavy metal contaminants such as Copper and Lead ... toxic in large amounts. Pesticide residues and various petroleum based chemicals Mineral elements ... like Calcium and Magnesium ... both harmless but can create water pipe blockages in your home and household appliances such as hot water heaters.
Most versatile type of water filter is a reverse osmosis water filter
Apart from the potential toxicity or blocked pipe problems there are in fact many excellent sensory reasons to have a home water filter unit installed. Yes water filters are a way to indulge yourself too. Consider the following reasons for filtering your home drinking water .....
Recommended questions to be asked of any potential supplier of any water filter or water softener equipment .... these questions suggested by Culligan water treatment company.
Do I know what water conditions I need to address? eg filtering or softening and if filtering which contaminants need to be removed. Is there now and will there be local sales and service support? Am I supported by a water treatment firm with expert knowledge concerning water and my business? Does the dealer have customer references available? Will the system I purchase be large enough to meet present and future needs? If I decide not to buy, is leasing an option? If I elect to lease, can the installation costs be included in the lease offer? Did the salesperson answer all questions regarding design function, initial purchase cost and any ongoing operational costs? Is installation included in the price? Does the dealer offer preventative maintenance services or other after-sales services? Does the equipment carry a specific written warranty? Water filter and water softeners manufacturers
Brita, Pur , Amatek, Culligan water filters, Omni water filters, GE water filters, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Maytag water filters, Whirlpool, Amana water filter, Big Blue water filters, Aquasana, Amway, Sprite water filter systems, KDF water filter, Doulton water filter, Everpure, Multipure, Britta,
Water softeners remove magnesium and calcium salts from water. These salts cause problems in pipes, heaters and kettles.
Soft Water Benefits
Whiter, Brighter, Softer Clothes More Refreshing Baths & Efficient Cleaning Saves on Soaps & Plumbing. Foods & Drinks Taste Better. Dish Washing Takes Less Time
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