FILTER AND WATER SOFTENER

A traditional salt-based water softening system consists of a mineral tank and a brine tank. It is typically installed in a plumbing system at the point where water enters a home. This can also be called "Entry Point" (potential link). Using a process called ion exchange, the softener trades hard water minerals for sodium.

The mineral tank is filled with tiny polystyrene beads, also known as resin. The beads have a negative ionic charge. The primary minerals in hard water, calcium and magnesium, both have positive charges. These minerals cling to the negatively charged beads as the hard water passes through the mineral tank.

The brine tank uses common salt (sodium) to create a brine solution. Sodium ions also have positive charges, but not as strong a charge as calcium or magnesium.

As the brine solution rolls through the system tank, it comes into contact with the polystyrene beads, now saturated with calcium and magnesium. Once the beads are saturated, the unit goes into a three-phase regeneration cycle. First, a "flush" phase reverses the flow of water to remove dirt from the tank. Second, a "recharge" phase carries the sodium-rich concentrated salt solution from the brine tank through the ore tank. Sodium builds up in the beads, replacing calcium and magnesium, which are flushed down the drain. Lastly, the ore tank is coiled or 'regenerated', removing excess brine and the brine tank is refilled.

Most of the popular water softeners have an automatic regeneration system. The most basic type has an electrical timer that flushes, recharges, or "regenerates" the system on a regular schedule.

Key Features

Flow Rate (GPM): 11.2Operating Pressure (psi): 20 – 120 Operating Temperature (°F): 40 – 120 fully adjustable cycle times Reliable, accurate and easy to operate. User-friendly LCD display shows pertinent information Clear and concise verbiage with no confusing codes or symbols to manually recall index to cycle position for easier, faster installation and ease of service. Features a built-in bypass valve and time-saving quick connects for easy installation and maintenance: During regeneration, users will experience an interruption in water service. The interruption lasts approximately two hours. Most of our clients schedule the Regeneration Cycle for 2:00 a.m., ensuring that there are no conflicts. If an interruption in water service during the regeneration cycle is an issue, select the Level 1 Automatic Bypass Control Valve Water Softener through the comparison products section below.