Water Softeners
What is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse osmosis is a process that uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane that blocks most of the dissolved salts and minerals. The result is purified water with a fraction of the dissolved solids (hardness) found in tap water. Reverse osmosis removes magnesium, calcium, iron, and manganese from your drinking water supply as well as other unwanted contaminants such as:
- Bacteria
- Chemicals and pesticides
- Foul tastes & odors
The system works by using high pressure to force water outside of membranes that are designed to remove specific minerals like calcium or magnesium while letting other molecules pass through them into waste tanks before they can reach your home’s pipes. This allows you to have purer drinking water.
Benefits of Water Softeners
Improved Water Taste
If you have ever lived in an area with hard water, then you know that it is not pleasant. Hard water tastes metallic and can leave a white residue on your dishes. While these issues make washing clothes, dishes, and hair more difficult than they should be, the most serious problem caused by hard water is the damage it does to pipes and appliances.
Softer Skin and Silkier Hair
If you’re not a fan of dry skin or brittle hair, it’s time to upgrade your water softener. Soft water is better for your skin and hair. It’s also great for your clothes—your clothes will last longer with soft water! And if you have kids or pets in the house who love bathing themselves in suds, then this is the product for you
Less Scale and Scum Buildup
Not only does softened water help prevent scale and scum buildup in your home, but it also helps prevent mineral buildup on your appliances. Softened water is less likely to corrode pipes or damage dishwashers and washing machines.
Keeps Stains Off Dishes
There are a number of benefits to using a water softener. The soft water it produces is better for your dishes, clothes, plumbing, and hair. It will keep your skin healthy, help prevent stains on dishes, and give you shinier hair. Soft water is also better for the environment because less soap and detergent are required to get things clean.
FAQ
Water Softener Questions
WHAT IS A WATER SOFTENER?
A water softener is a device that removes minerals from hard water. It is installed in your home’s plumbing system, and it consists of a tank filled with water–softening material.
If there is one person living in a home, a 30-gallon tankless hot-water heater is sufficient.
If there are two people living in a home, a 40-gallon tankless hot-water heater is sufficient.
If there are three or more people living in a home, an 80-gallon tankless hot-water heater will suffice.
WHAT IS HARD WATER?
Hard water is water that contains dissolved minerals. The minerals in hard water can be calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, and other minerals. In general, the hardness of your water depends on the amount of these dissolved minerals it contains.
Hard water causes problems with plumbing appliances because it can build up scale inside pipes and appliances that use tap water. Hardness also makes limescale (a white powder) on faucets and shower heads – making them look dirty even when they’re clean!
HOW OFTEN SHOULD ONE ADD SALT TO A SOFTENER?
How often you need to add salt depends on the quality of your water and its hardness. If your water is very hard, it will require more frequent maintenance.
For small household water softeners, you should add a bag of salt every 6 months. For larger household softeners, add a bag every 3 months. For very large household softeners, add a bag every 2 months.
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