THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WATER SOFTENER AND A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
Water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems both treat water, but they do so in different ways and for different purposes: Water Softeners. Water Softeners reduce water hardness caused by minerals like magnesium and calcium through a process known as ion exchange. As the water filters through a medium of resin (small sand-like beads), the […]
What is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a popular water filtration process that can remove up to 99.99% of specific contaminants. RO is utilized in recycling and wastewater treatment, as well as consumer water filtration systems, whereby a semi-permeable membrane captures the smallest particles in your drinking water . Normal tap water does not have a filter and […]
Why Do You Need A Water Softener?
What is a Water Softener? A water softener is an appliance that hooks up to the point where the water comes into the house and makes the water … you guessed it … softer! But what is “soft” and “hard” water? The hardness or softness of water is determined by the amount of minerals in […]
Can Water Softeners Improve Your Family’s Health?
Hard water can cause a variety of adverse health issues such as psoriasis (skin flaking from head and facial hair) and eczema (dry, red or itchy skin), as well as problems with your home such as scale buildup in your pipes and around you faucets, spots on you glasses and silverware, mineral deposits in your […]
DO’s & DON’T’s of a Salt-Based Water Softener
Water Softeners play an essential role in removing hardness minerals from water. These hard minerals can cause health issues such Ecema (itchy, red and inflamed skin); and Psoriasis (skin flaking from the hair on your head and face); as well as plumbing and appliance issues such as scale buildup in your water pipes which can eventually […]
How to Choose Between a Water Softener and Water Conditioner
Choosing the right water treatment solution for your home can be difficult, especially if you’re not familiar with the differences between a water softener and a water conditioner. A water softener removes hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the water supply and prevents scale build-up in your pipes, while a water conditioner merely […]
Where Should a Water Softener Be Installed?
Once you have purchased a water softener, the next question is where to install it in your home. Water softeners are most often installed near the incoming main water line before your water heater. If your home is newer (built after 2000), there may be a “Loop” in your garage. The Loop is a pre-plumbed […]
Do You Need Both a Water Filtration System and a Water Softener?
A water filtration system and water softener are both essential in improving water quality, but the question remains: Do you need both? Water filtration systems are designed to remove impurities and contaminants from the water, while water softeners address hard water issues caused by dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium. While some systems, such as […]