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Electricity and water are vital in the day-to-day operations of commercial and residential facilities regardless of how limited their uses are and the quality of their source.
While people generally have more than one option on how they source electric power in their home or business, most people can't be as discriminating in how they receive household or commercial water. Luckily, there is an element of control regarding water quality once it enters the home or commercial space.
Having an issue with hard water is one of the most undesirable situations for a home or business owner to battle. Water softeners provide relief for this problem in residential and commercial environments and substantially benefit residents and consumers.
Hard water has an abundance of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and in certain instances, sulfur. The existence of these minerals product unsavory effects such as:
• Bad-smelling water
• Produces a slimy film on the surface of the water
• Negative effects on hair and skin
• Bad-tasting water
• The potential for damage to appliances that use water
Soft water doesn't contain the minerals that cause these negative effects on home or business. Installing a water softener in a residential or commercial space can significantly impact either location for the better.
A water softener works by removing the minerals in the water supply, making it soft by using ion exchange. Water enters the softener and passes through a mineral tank containing resin with sodium ions that work by attracting magnesium and calcium.
As water passes through the system, the sodium ions of the water get depleted. The resin brine regenerates these sodium ions that allow the water to continue the softening process as it flows through the water softener. The average system uses the following components:
Mineral Tank. The mineral tank has a gravel bed that allows the regeneration of sodium ions during the softening process. A distribution tube controls the flow of water throughout the machine.
Control Valve. The control valve has a meter that monitors the water the system converts. This recording of specific water amounts assists in regenerating the sodium ions needed to complete the process.
Brine Tank. The brine tank prevents water overflow during the softening process. Brine contained within the tank consists of water and soft required to regenerate the resins that soften the water.
Resins. Opposite ions are attracted to one another during any chemical reaction. Resins contain negatively charged particles to the calcium and magnesium ions that cause the water to harden. The mineral tanks hold the resins needed to complete the transition.
The process of water softening has unique benefits for residential and commercial buildings, respectively.
• Softer skin and hair after showers or baths
• Less soap used
• Lower amounts of scum buildup
• Protected pipes and appliances and lower utility bills
• Better tasting and smelling water
• Increased energy efficiency via lower usage of your water heater
• Prolonged lifespan of appliances
• The water is safer for customers to use or drink
• Much lower maintenance causes for plumbing and expensive equipment
Have you noticed a foul smell coming from your water supply? Is there scum or a film left behind on dishes or your shower? If so, it might be time to think about installing a water softener.
Whether you have issues in your home or business, installing a water softener can pay dividends in either location. Softening the water provides substantial health benefits for you, your family, or individuals that frequent your business. Additionally, the residual effects on other appliances can save you a significant amount of money in the long run.
It's nearly impossible to get around the need for water in any house or place of business. One of the smartest moves you can make is ensuring the water supply in any location is of the highest possible quality.
