Hardness:
Water hardness is a term which describes the materials dissolved in
the water which forms scale in pipes and water heaters and causes
graying of laundry, just to name a few. The Water Softener will
perform and will remove all water hardness to zero.
Iron:
Iron through not always visible when water is drawn can cause
reddish staining of fixtures and clothing and even a dry metallic taste
in drinking water. It also causes hot beverages, such as coffee and
tea, to turn murky, black colour. Excessive amounts of iron and iron
in different forms will require additional filtration equipment.
Pressure:
The Water Softener is designed to operate within a pressure range of
30 too 100psi (210 – 690kpa). Water pressure below 30psi (210kpa)
may cause the Water Softener to perform and recharge inefficiently,
while pressure above 100psi (690kpa) can cause damage and noisy
operation of the Water Softener control valve. Low pressure is
generally not a problem with municipal water supplies, although some
adjustment of well pump system may be required on private supplies.
Although uncommon, some municipal water supplies may exceed the
high limit. A pressure reducing valve should be installed before the
Water Softener is such pressures are encountered. Also, some
municipal water supplies have high pressures during nighttime hours.
Pressure Drop;
Whenever water is flowing a certain amount is lost due to the
resistance from pipe, fittings and appliances connected to the water
supply. The amount of pressure drop encountered depends on how
fast the water is flowing and how much resistance it meets. The
amount of pressure available at a tap is also determined by its height
above the source supply. For example, if water pressure in the
