828-683-5400
171 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, nc 28804
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828-683-5400
171 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, nc 28804
contact us
Water softeners are used to remove the dissolved minerals that make up hard water (calcium and magnesium) using ion exchange. They are also effective at removing ferrous (dissolved) iron and Manganous (Dissolved) Manganese.
Water softeners use salt to clean themselves and >99.999% of the salt is flushed out during the cleaning cycle and does not enter the water in the house through the ion exchange process.
∙ Prevents mineral buildup due to hard water
∙ Soaps form better suds
∙ Can remove dissolved iron and manganese
∙ Protects appliances and aerators
∙ Our water softeners minimize salt consumption, reducing costs
➤ Hard water enters though the valve inlet
➤ Hard Water flows down through the resin bed
➤ Calcium and Magnesium ions are exchanged for sodium ions
➤ Treated water flows up through the riser pipe
➤ Treated water exits through the valve outlet
➤ Media can treat a set amount of water before regeneration is needed
➤ The water flow is reveresed to flush any particulates to the drain line
➤ Brine water is drawn from the brine tank and into the resin bed
➤ Concentrated sodium ions are exchanged for the Calcium and Magnesium ions
➤ Hardness ions and excess sodium are rinsed and removed through the drain line
➤ Regeneration frequency depends on water usage and water CHEMISTRY
Due to excessive salt discharge, many areas have started requiring the installation of "High Efficiency" water softeners. Older/less efficient models can use 2-4 bags of salt a month or more, while modern digital softeners like the ones we install typically use less than a bag of salt a month.
There are filters marketed as "salt-free softeners," however, they are descalers that do not remove the hardness and soften the water. They work by manipulating the crystalline structure of the hardness minerals in the effort to prevent them from leaving deposits. Because the water is not actually soft, descalers do not offer the same benefits as salt based water softeners.
Softeners excel at removing many dissolved metals like Iron and Manganese, however, the precipitated form of these metals can cause fowling/clogging of the resin bed and premature failure of the water softener.
Water softeners excel at removing calcium and magnesium from the water, however, there are other minerals that make up the TDS in the water that can lead to mineral buildup. While these other minerals are typically easier to remove than calcium and magnesium, they can still cause spotting on glass shower enclosures or when washing cars.
We recommend using salt crystals, not pellets. They have a reduced risk of bridging / bricking up.
Mountain water systems is not affiliated with diamond crystal® or morton® brands/products in any way.
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We do not recommend using salt pellets. They have an increased chance of bridging / bricking up.
Iron fighter salt is unnecessary. It simply has a resin cleaner laced into the salt. It does not help remove iron from your water any better than any other salt.
Comprehensive water testing is key to determining effective treatment for your water.
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