Water hardness is one of the most popular water issues that most people face in their homes and commercial spaces. This hardness often results from the presence of magnesium, calcium, and other minerals inside your water. Hard water causes damage to appliances, drainage pipes, and surfaces and causes the skin and hair to become flaky and dry out.
You can deal with hard water using different methods, but the most effective are water softening systems. A water softener refers to a filtration system that removes the minerals, creating the water’s hardness through the process of ion exchange. The softener consists of three components: a control valve, a mineral tank, and a brine tank.
Water comes out of the mineral tank as soft water. Hard water gets into the mineral tank, where it flows through resin beads, where the mineral ions remain. The control valve controls the pressure flowing from the mineral tank into your house, while the brine tank helps the resin beads to regenerate positive charge after filtration.
Water softening systems can help reduce your bills since hard water will require you to use more resources, power, and energy to use such as electricity, heat, detergent, and oil (on dry skin and hair). It also forms a scale on your appliances, leaving them vulnerable to damage, which means constant repairs and replacements. Softening water also makes it safe for human consumption since it removes most harmful minerals, and even the residues are usually harmless amounts. You should consult a professional to help you get the best softener for your place and install it for you.
