Depending on the plumbing material used i. However, since heating water increases the scale potential of water, the formation of scale is a particular problem in water heaters, hot water lines and hot water using appliances. It does so by promoting the creation of microscopic mineral crystals. The creation of such solid crystals removes the excess minerals from solution in the water and thus helps to restore water balance.
After they are created in the conditioning system, these microscopic crystals flow in suspension throughout the plumbing system ready to integrate additional minerals if the scale potential of the water is increased due to heating or other reasons.
That said, solid mineral crystals do not form spontaneously other than in extreme super saturation states. Essentially, the presence of T. The crystals form on the surface of our media where the atoms arrange themselves in accordance with the template provided. The template chosen is deliberately selected to form a crystal structure that is able to absorb minerals readily, yet is stable enough not to attach itself to plumbing surfaces.
Several hundred calcium carbonate crystal structures are known to occur in nature. Even though they all have the same chemical composition, they are distinguished by slightly different arrangements of the atoms in their structure. The two most commonly known structures are Calcite and Aragonite. The particular template is chosen to create crystals of a structure that favors ready growth in rising saturation states.
The crystals that are created by the media then are carried downstream in the water where serve as templates i. As such, the seed crystals perform the same function as the media itself.
This effect is most beneficial when you get to your water heater. When heated the waters scale potential increases and the seed crystals absorb the additional calcium that would otherwise form scale.
By keeping the minerals in the water we keep the water balanced and as close to nature's soft water as nature intended. A salt -based water softener removes those minerals, thus lowering the hardness and creating softer water. On the other hand, a salt - free system works by crystallizing calcium, but not removing it. What are the disadvantages of a water softener? The major disadvantage to water softening is the potential health risks for people on low sodium diets.
The exchange of hardness minerals for sodium adds 7. In addition, calcium and magnesium are eliminated from the homeowner's diet. Can you drink softened water? However, there has been no official verdict to state that drinking softened water is a problem and softened water is considered safe to drink. Areas with especially hard water will require more salt to soften the water, and therefore the softened water contains higher sodium levels. What happens if there is no salt in water softener?
When you let your water softener run out of salt, the resin beads will become completely coated with iron over time, and the water softener resin will no longer be able to soften your water. When this happens, the resin becomes useless and will need to be replaced. Are there saltless water softeners? First, salt-free systems are not true water softeners. Is it better to drink hard or soft water?
Hard water is water that contains an appreciable amount of dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium while soft water is treated water which contains only ions of sodium. This makes hard water safer to drink than soft water. Faucets and shower heads will be less likely to clog, and your water will look, feel and taste better. Capacity is limitless as long as you purchase the right size unit. Model NS3 is for homes with bathrooms.
Model NS6 contains more softening media and serves a bathroom house. Salt-based water softeners use resin to capture calcium and magnesium. The force of water flowing through the media tank shears the excess, resuspending bound minerals and allowing them to flow through your plumbing system without creating dreaded scale. Less than two square feet of horizontal space is all you need. The media tank is about five feet tall and must be installed vertically.
Traditional salt-based water softeners go through regeneration cycles, flushing water and minerals trapped by media through the tank and out a drain.
Systems are integrated into the main water line and serve every outlet in your home.
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