Do you have dull hair, dry skin, soap that does not lather, and grease-like formation around the faucets and other appliances? Then you should be familiar with the hard water and ways it may affect you in a long run!
Suppose you have issue of hard water coming from your pipes and looking for the simple way out, then you should take a close look at the best water softener available for your home. These devices will remove any hardness-causing minerals that are magnesium and calcium, from the water and make this appropriate for your household use. Here are a few things to consider before buying them.
Capacity
The softener capacity is generally indicated in number of particles that this system will filter before they need regeneration cycle. Capacity normally ranges from 28,000 grains for the small softeners and 80,000 grains for the heavy-duty systems.
Type
There’re three kinds of water softener system available in the market: salt-based water softeners, salt-free conditioners & electromagnetic conditioners. Salt-based water softeners are popular systems for the residential use. But, they do need ongoing care and maintenance. Homeowners must purchase supply of potassium chloride or sodium chloride regularly & must ensure the salt holding tank is filled for regeneration.
Bypass Valve
The bypass valve allows you to divert the water from softener system that will be useful in many situations. When it is turned on, valve can direct its water pipe flow past its softener system—and allowing you to work over the softener without even shutting off its water to the entire house.
