How Does Water Softener Resin Filter Water?
Posted by Joshua Swanson on November 8, 2016Water softeners can make a world of difference in your home’s water quality. They remove dissolved minerals, like calcium and magnesium, from the water with the use of resin or filtration media. However, a water softener only combats one of the problems of tap water. You may need a water refiner to completely transform your home’s water into clean, contaminant-free water. To understand why this is the case, it’s important to know the different types of resin present in a water softener vs. water refiner.
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Topics: Water Softener, General Water Filtration Information, Water Filter Resin
3 Cost Benefits of Implementing a Water Purification System
Posted by Joshua Swanson on November 8, 2016Installing a complete home water purification system can have numerous cost benefits in the long run. Many of these benefits are obvious, but some of them can save you money in ways you never would have thought were possible. Between buying bottled water, repairing household appliances, and spending extra money on soap, using unfiltered tap water in your home is inconvenient and can get extremely expensive over the years.
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Topics: Water Refiner Savings Benefits, General Water Filtration Information
The Difference Between a Water Conditioner vs. a Water Softener
Posted by Joshua Swanson on November 8, 2016A water conditioner is simply a general term for a system that changes the water quality for the better in some way. Different types of water conditioner systems have the ability to filter and remove chlorine, which in turn, improves taste of the water. A water softener is a specific type of water conditioner that works to reduce water hardness. Hard water occurs when dissolved ions of calcium or magnesium are present in a home's tap water. Hard water can cause films left on dishes and glasses, buildup of residue in household appliances, and an excess use of soap. Keep reading to find out more differences between a water conditioner and a water softener.
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Topics: Water Softener, Water Conditioner, General Water Filtration Information