Variations in Water Softening Products

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Water Softeners

• Functional Differences

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Hard Water

• Caused by Calcium and Magnesium
• Scale Deposits on Fixtures
• Decreased Detergent Lather
• Damaged Appliances
• Clogged Plumbing

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Salt-Based Softeners

• Remove Hardness Causing Ions
• Utilize Resin Bed to Pull Ions From Water
• Use Salt to Remove Ions From Resin Bed
• Most Effective Softening Product

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Salt-Based Softeners

• Typically Contain Two Tanks
• Salt Must Be Replenished
• Automatic or Timer Control System
• More Expensive

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Salt-Based Softeners

• Little or No Effect on Human Health
• Add Salt to the Environment
• May Harm Local Ecosystems
• Not Allowed in Certain Areas

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Salt-Free Softeners

• Claim to Alter the Structure of Ions
• Attach Directly to Pipes
• Use a Variety of Technologies
• More Affordable
• Do Not Add Salt to the Environment
• Less Effective

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Selecting a System

• Local Regulations
• Desired Effectiveness
• Environmental Concerns
• Professional Recommendations
• Severity of Hardness

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Resources

• http//www.homewatersoftenerreviews.com/
• How Does a Water Softener Work