A water softener is a bathroom device that improves the quality of hard water by removing excess Calcium and Magnesium ions present in the water. These excess minerals can damage bathroom appliances such as water heaters, faucets, and showers and can clog the pipes and reduce the water flow. Excess minerals in water can cause dry skin and hair and do not allow for rinsing off soap and shampoo easily.
For significant improvement in water quality, you can consider a water softener that could benefit both households and inhabitants.
Types of water softener
These water softeners use Potassium chloride instead of Sodium to neutralize hard water. It doesn’t remove minerals from water but converts minerals into crystals that do not stick on the surface making, it healthier and eco-friendly.
3. Salt-Based water softener
This type of water softener works on the principle of ion exchange, it removes ions such as Calcium and Magnesium from the hard water and the water becomes a neutral state and healthier. This type of water softener contains resin beads charged with Sodium ions. When hard water passes through these resin beads the minerals mentioned above are replaced by the Sodium ions.
4. Dual-tank water softener
Before you install any water softener in your home you should know about the maintenance of the water softener. Here below the maintenance is described.
Media replacement: Every few years you have to replace the media as recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaning of System: Clean the impurities and sediment periodically.
System Check: Inspect the system regularly for any blockages.
Minimal maintenance: Generally it needs low maintenance. In this type, there is no need for salt and media.
System Inspection: Ensure the magnetic or electronic components are working.
Cleaning: Clean the device and surrounding pipes to prevent any buildup of sediment
Salt Replenishment: Check and refill the salt in the brine tank regularly.
Resin Cleaning: Clean the resin tank to remove iron and other contaminants.
System Inspection: Periodically inspect the system for salt bridges and clogs.
Professional Servicing: For optimal performance, it needs annual professional services.
Dual-Tank Water Softeners
Salt Replenishment: Regularly refill the salt in both brine tanks.
Resin Maintenance: Clean and inspect the resin tanks to ensure they are functioning correctly.
System Switching: Ensure the automatic switching mechanism between tanks is working properly.
Professional Servicing: Annual check-up by a professional to maintain efficiency.
