WATER SOFTENERS

Most water softeners on the market are ion exchange systems.

In these systems, hardness ions (calcium and magnesium) are exchanged for salt (sodium or potassium) ions. The exchange takes place within the resin tank of the water softener. When water flows through the tank it comes in contact with small resin beads that are covered with salt ions. As water flows through the resin beads, hardness ions trade places with salt ions, hence the higher salt content in softened water.

As larger volumes of water are softened, the beads become exhausted and contain nothing but hardness ions . The beads are recharged by adding bags of salt to the brine tank. Recharging works the same as softening but in reverse. The hardness ions swap places with the salt ions in the brine tank and excess minerals are rinsed into the wastewater drain. A few symptoms of hard water are:

Soap scum on tubs and shower walls
Buildup of limescale causing fouling and corrosion
For water softener replacement of assessment call Eco Pro Plumbing and Drains today.

WATER SOFTENERS

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