Grunbeck softliQ:PA, Руководство по эксплуатации

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3.3 Functional description
3.3.1 Ion exchange process
The softliQ water softener works according to the ion exchange process. The exchange of
calcium and magnesium ions for sodium ions causes the water to become soft.
Figure Explanation
The exchanger contains ion exchanger resin in the form of small resin
beads.
Sodium ions adhere to each resin bead.
Hard water containing lots of calcium and magnesium ions flows through
the exchanger.
The ion exchanger resin absorbs calcium and magnesium ions from the
water in exchange for sodium ions.
This reaction is called ion exchange.
The calcium and magnesium ions are retained in the exchanger.
Soft water without calcium and magnesium ions, but containing sodium
ions, leaves the exchanger.
This process continues until no more sodium ions are available. The ion
exchanger resin is exhausted.
The exchange can be reversed if a large amount of sodium ions is
added.
The exchanger is rinsed with brine (water containing salt).
By their sheer number, sodium ions displace calcium and magnesium
ions on the ion exchanger resin.
This water containing calcium and magnesium ions is discharged to the
drain.
The initial condition is restored.
The ion exchanger resin is regenerated, and thus ready for operation.
Sodium ion Calcium ion Magnesium ion
Your dishwasher works according to the ion exchange process, too.