Water Softeners Info
The idea of a water softener is simple. The calcium and
magnesium ions in the water are replaced with sodium ions.
Since sodium doe not penetrate out... More |
Water Softener FAQ's
What is soft water
Whilst the meaning of hardness is generally understood, the term ‘soft water’ is often subject to confusion.... More |
Physical and Chemical Conditioning
All waters consist of dissolved elements. A substantial percentage of those dissolved elements are usually magnesium and calcium carbonates and sulphates.... More |
Water Softener Resin Regeneration
The fundamental reason behind the term 'resin regeneration' is to be able to replenish spent resin back to is proper ionic form ready to be able to be put back to service. This article hopes to provide the user with knowledge about the basics of resin regeneration with regard to water softeners... More |
Reducing Operational Costs
The majority of commercial businesses are by now fully aware of the issues that can be caused by the prolonged use of hard water. Clogged pipes, premature failure of equipment that utilises hard water, damage to boilers etc... More |
Hard vs Soft Water
Mineral deposits leech from hard water at rising rates as temperatures increase. When hard water comes into contact with surfaces scale forms creating an insulating barrier that will require far more energy to heat water when within water heaters or boilers...More |
Industrial Fouling
If you were to take a look at a kettle, dishwasher or washing machine in a hard water areas of the UK you will notice a crustation forming around the appliances element, this is hard water scaling, also referred to as limescale. If left untreated this limescale will reduce the efficiency of the appliance... More |
Water Softener Sizing
There are many and varied choices with regard to sizing and parameters when choosing a point of entry water softener for the home... More |
Fault Finding POE Water Softeners
Suitable brine concentration is really a function of several elements which range from the injector size, flow pressure, brine concentration as well as injector proficiency... More |
The Future of Regenerants
Hard water is found throughout the world & exists whenever water comes on contact with rocks that contain magnesium, calcium or a mixture of both if these.
The harder the water the more detrimental effects it will have on domestic and industrial pipework...More |
Scale Formation and its Treatment
Scale can be described as a covering transferred onto areas which have been in contact with hard water. Water consisting of carbonates and / or bicarbonates of calcium...More |
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If you live within a hard water area of the UK then your whole family could benefit from a domestic water softener.