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Hellenbrand, Inc.
404 Moravian Valley Rd.
Waunakee, WI 53597
www.hellenbrand.com
Your Hellenbrand Dealer:
Hellenbrand’s continuing effort to help save our environment, this brochure was printed on recycled paper.
Dishwasher Study Findings
• Detergent savings of up to 70% with soft water as
compared to hard water.
• Depending on the soil, hardness reduction was found
to be up to 12 times more effective at soil removal than
increasing detergent dose.
• Hardness reduction was 6 times more effective at reducing
spotting and twice as effective at reducing filming as
increasing detergent use.
Laundry Study Findings
• Stain removal performance increases dramatically when
hardness is removed even when dose and temperature are
also lowered.
• Softening the water will allow use of less detergent and
will also save energy by lowering water temperatures,
while still maintaining or improving performance.
Softened Water Benefits
• Gas Storage Tank Water Heaters
– Gas storage tank household water heaters operated
on softened water maintained the original factor
efficiency rating over a 15 year lifetime.
– Each 5 grains of water hardness causes an 8% loss
in efficiency and an 8% increase in cost for using
100 gallons of hot water per day on 30gpg hard
water. That’s 48% less efficient than softened water.
• Tankless Water Heaters
– Tank-less water heaters operating on 26.2 grains per
gallon of hardness failed to operate after 19 days of
testing.
– Softened water saves 40% of operating costs
compared to operating on 20 gpg of hard water and
saves 57% when operating on 30 gpg of hard water.
• Electric Water Heaters
– Each 5 gpg of water hardness causes 0.4 pounds
of scale accumulation each year in electric storage
tank household water heaters.
– Up to 30 pounds of calcium carbonate rock-like
scale deposits can accumulate in electric water
heaters.
• Carbon Footprint
– The carbon footprint increases 18% for gas storage
tank water heaters when operated on 26 gpg
hard water for 15 years as compared to the same
operation on 0 gpg hard water
• Showerheads and Fixtures
– Showerheads with soft water maintained a brilliant
luster and full flow, and performed nearly as well
throughout the study as the day they were installed.
– Showerheads on hard water lost 75% of the flow
rate in less than 18 months.
Complete Protection For Your Home & Family
Soft Water Benefits Study
The detergent savings studies were conducted by the independent testing firm Scientific Services S/D, Inc. of New York and the softened water benefit studies were conducted by the
Battelle Memorial Institute, a non-profit international science and technologies enterprise. Both studies were funded by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF).
Help Dry Skin and Hair
Use less shampoo and conditioner. Enjoy
healthier and softer skin and hair with
softened, chlorine free water. Chlorine
is a strong compound that chemically
bonds with protein in our hair and skin,
often resulting in dry, brittle, dull looking
hair and flaky, itchy skin.
Reduce Energy Costs
Softened water maintains the Energy Star
ratings on your water heater by prevent-
ing rock like scale build-up, thus saving
you significant dollars in energy costs and
a much longer life for your water heater.
Stop Discoloration and Staining
Softened water eliminates plugged shower-
heads, aerators and stains from hard water
and significantly reduces rust colored stains
from iron. The ProMate-6 DMT with Tannin
reduction goes one step further by reducing
the staining from tannins.
You’ll notice a big difference in every part of your home with a ProMate6.0-DMT
Protect Plumbing, Appliances & Fixtures
Softened, chlorine free water extends the life
and significantly reduces the repair costs as a
result of hard and/or chlorinated water. Chlo-
rine oxidation turns rubber seals in faucets
and water closets into mush. Your faucets and
showerheads will last much longer and your
dishes and clothes will be cleaner.
Photo courtesy of WQA; http://www.wqa.org/sitelogic.cfmID=1091
