Description
A water softener is a filtration system that removes calcium and magnesium from water, which are minerals that make water hard.
How it works
Water flows through the water
Softener
The softener removes minerals that make water hard.
The softened water flows through the plumbing.
Benefits
Softened water can save money in the long term.
It can make hair and skin softer and cleaner.
It can brighten and soften clothes.
It can clean dishes and glasses better.
It can make drinking water clearer and taste better.
Components
Control valve: Monitors the flow of water
Brine tank: Part of the regeneration process
Regeneration process
The water softener periodically cleans itself through a regeneration process.
The regeneration process consists of five stages: fill, brining, brine rinse, backwash, and fast rinse.
Sediment filter
A sediment filter removes