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How a Water Softener Works
The standard whole house water softener works on the principle of ion exchange, termed “cation exchange.” It conditions hard water by substituting sodium chloride (salt) for hard minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Inside a cation-exchange softener, the house water supply flows through plastic-like beads called “resin,” which are arranged in columns called “resin beds,” which reside in the “resin tank.” These beads attract the mineral ions of hard water while giving off sodium ions.
To periodically recharge the beads with sodium ions, they’re flushed with salt water (brine), a process that removes the hard mineral ions from the resin and discharges them as waste. Once excess sodium is rinsed away, the cycle begins again.
A typical water softener has a resin tank, resin bed, brine tank, and some type of control. The resin tank is a container for the resin bed. The beads that make up the resin bed are typically made from styrene and divinylbenzene. The brine tank is filled with the water and dissolved salt used for regenerating the resin beads. The unit’s flow and regeneration processes are handled by the control.
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Volume 6, Number 11
November, 2009
Welcome to the November 2009 issue of “At Home with HouseHunt,” HouseHunt’s monthly consumer newsletter. Unfortunately, many homeowners have been facing layoffs and trying to find a way to hold on to their homes. This month in Lose your job, keep your home, we hope to offer some help. Still want to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers? It’s not too late, but you have to act fast! Check out Need to rush your home purchase? Here's how for more information. Many homeowners are discovering a hidden culprit in their home that may be causing health problems: their drywall! In The prisoners of drywall, you’ll learn about the problem facing some. Do you have enough insurance on your home? Maybe, maybe not? Find out for sure this month with Is your home underinsured? 8 key points. Lenders have become more (understandably) strict over the past year, so it’s your best interest to look your best in front of them. How? Check out How to wow your mortgage lender for some great tips! Finally, our tip of the month will explain how water softeners work and our seasonal suggestion will help you create a tasty winter treat!
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