| The Four Most Asked Questions...
So How Does it Work?
It works simply by directing your incoming water supply through vessels within the softener.
These contain the 'magic substance' - ion exchange resin beads which exchange calcium and magnesium ions (hardness) with sodium ions as the water passes through.
What is Regeneration?
This is the automatic back washing of the resin beads using salt solution (brine) which will recharge the resin, flushing down the drain any excess sodium and all hardness.
The recharged resin is then ready and able to produce softened water when required.
Why is A Twin Cylinder Better?
Twin Cylinders ensure there is an uniterrupted supply of softened water available at all times, even during a regeneration/backwash cycle.
A single cylinder system would give hard water, or even salty water to the household if water was used during a regeneration/backwash cycle.
Meter Better than Timeclock?
A Meter accurately measures the softened water that you use instead of 'guessing' how much water you might use throughout the week. A meter will also start regeneration exactly at the right moment, without any delay.
The alternative timeclock design will need regular 're-programming' to allow for your 'irregular' water usage. | | | |