Description

Water Softening Explained

Water is considered “hard” if it contains high levels of calcium, magnesium, or other minerals. Water softeners remove hardness using resin, which exchanges these minerals for sodium ions. Over time, the resin becomes saturated and requires regeneration using salt to restore its effectiveness.

In a water softener system, hard water passes through a carbonate-compound ion exchange resin. Magnesium and calcium ions in the water are absorbed by the resin and replaced with sodium ions, effectively turning hard water into soft water that is suitable for various applications.

TRIWIN Softener Systems

• TRIWIN softeners include a salt bucket (either semi-automatic or manual) that backwashes the resin to maintain long-term effectiveness.
• Side-by-side (separate type) models have a dedicated brine tank that uses common salt to create a brine solution for regeneration.
• The brine tank can be disconnected from the resin tank, allowing for easier—but sometimes challenging—cleaning and maintenance.