Water Softeners

A water softener is a filtration system that removes calcium and magnesium minerals from hard water through a process called ion exchange. The system is comprised of three parts: a softener control valve, a resin tank, and a brine tank.  These work together to monitor the flow of water, remove the minerals from hard water, and periodically clean the system via regeneration.

Water softeners work using a process called ion exchange, where the hard water enters the brine tank, becomes saturated with sodium, and then enters the resin tank where polymer beads attract the sodium molecules. The calcium and magnesium minerals are removed from the water as it flows through the resin bed which is charged with a sodium ion. The minerals, which have a positive charge, are attracted to the negative charge of the resin beads and removed from the water.

The cycle starts over when the water softener regenerates by cleaning the hard minerals off the beads and draining the wastewater. Waterpro offers a range of FRP resin tanks, control valves, and brine tanks to support water softeners. A well-designed water softener system only removes the minerals causing hardness, which can significantly reduce equipment failure and maintenance costs in the long run.

However, water softeners do not disinfect the water, address taste and smell problems, or help in situations where the water problem goes beyond high levels of minerals. The softener must be kept regenerated to avoid the flow of hard water into pipes and appliances.

Maintenance of water softeners mainly involves restocking the salt supply for the brine solution, and in certain situations, cleaning or replacing the resin.

Waterpro offers various cost-effective and environmentally friendly water treatment solutions for both domestic and industrial.