Using Less Salt In Water Softeners
In Utah the most common water softening system is the ion exchange, salt-based system. Though this system consistently softens water, it requires a lot of maintenance to keep it working properly due to the amount of salt it adds to the water.
There are some Utah water softener companies, now, that have made some improvements to this system. Most softeners can get by with less than 75% of the salt required by the old system. This means the new water is safe to drink or use to water the garden. Less salt will also lengthen the life of appliances and plumping and it will still be pure enough that you can use far fewer detergents and hair and skin care products.
This system works by using salt or sodium as a positively charged ion working with an exchange medium which gets coated with calcium and magnesium. The free sodium ions are released into the water where the water passing through the softener has its calcium and magnesium removed by this exchange.
The exchange medium will need to be recharged once it has been coated with the mineral particles. The calcium and magnesium will be replaced with new salt ions after flushing the system with a brine solution. Because less salt is used with the improved water softener systems, they will not need to be flushed every day.
If you are thinking about getting a water softening system you should talk to a local Utah water softening representative and have you home water tested. Most will offer a free water analysis and then make suggestions on which system might be appropriate for you.
There are different sizes of systems and different functions each can perform. These systems are non-electric with no resetting needed, and you can get one for a single sink or for the whole house. You can get information on line or from the franchise nearest you. You will want to compare quality, price and maintenance time and costs.
Types of water softening systems range from the ion exchange system described above to a completely salt-free softener. The latter technology removes scale and prevents it from forming or reattaching to pipes and water heaters. It is 100% environmentally friendly and easily dissolves calcium buildup.
3) The reverse osmosis method. This is a process that uses ultra fine filters that are force water molecules through the filter but keeps the pollutants behind where it can be washed away. The one drawback is that it is a comparatively expensive system. 4) The magnetic water softener. This system uses magnets to make carbonate salts precipitate into smaller particles rather than scale, though there is not definitive proof that it is effective. Check with local Utah water softener provider to gain more information. - 17274
There are some Utah water softener companies, now, that have made some improvements to this system. Most softeners can get by with less than 75% of the salt required by the old system. This means the new water is safe to drink or use to water the garden. Less salt will also lengthen the life of appliances and plumping and it will still be pure enough that you can use far fewer detergents and hair and skin care products.
This system works by using salt or sodium as a positively charged ion working with an exchange medium which gets coated with calcium and magnesium. The free sodium ions are released into the water where the water passing through the softener has its calcium and magnesium removed by this exchange.
The exchange medium will need to be recharged once it has been coated with the mineral particles. The calcium and magnesium will be replaced with new salt ions after flushing the system with a brine solution. Because less salt is used with the improved water softener systems, they will not need to be flushed every day.
If you are thinking about getting a water softening system you should talk to a local Utah water softening representative and have you home water tested. Most will offer a free water analysis and then make suggestions on which system might be appropriate for you.
There are different sizes of systems and different functions each can perform. These systems are non-electric with no resetting needed, and you can get one for a single sink or for the whole house. You can get information on line or from the franchise nearest you. You will want to compare quality, price and maintenance time and costs.
Types of water softening systems range from the ion exchange system described above to a completely salt-free softener. The latter technology removes scale and prevents it from forming or reattaching to pipes and water heaters. It is 100% environmentally friendly and easily dissolves calcium buildup.
3) The reverse osmosis method. This is a process that uses ultra fine filters that are force water molecules through the filter but keeps the pollutants behind where it can be washed away. The one drawback is that it is a comparatively expensive system. 4) The magnetic water softener. This system uses magnets to make carbonate salts precipitate into smaller particles rather than scale, though there is not definitive proof that it is effective. Check with local Utah water softener provider to gain more information. - 17274
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When investigating and analyzing the many kinds of water softeners make sure to choose the best selection for your home and if you have questions ask a Utah water softener expert.
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