What is “Hard Water”?
Hard Water is defined as water that contains dissolved minerals (usually but not limited to calcium and magnesium bicarbonate) expressed in grains per gallon. The lower the mineral content of the water, the “softer” the water (and the more corrosive); while higher mineral content means “harder” water.
What is “Hard Water”?How Do Water Softeners Work?
All water softeners use the same operating principle: They trade the minerals for sodium or potassium chloride, [salt chemcials]. The process is called ion exchange.
The heart of a water softener is a mineral tank. It’s filled with small polystyrene beads, also known as resin or zeolite. The beads carry a negative charge.
In normal operation, hard water moves into the mineral tank and the calcium and magnesium ions move to the beads, replacing salt ions. The salt ions go into the water.
Hard water poses no health hazard. On the other hand, the salt that remains in softened water may be a problem for those on salt- restricted diets. (Ask your doctor)
Disadvantages of a Water Softener
- Brine discharge can pollute our water.
- Uses salt chemicals.
- Reverse osmosis system often used, can breed bacteria.
- Does not remove chemicals and other contaminants.
- Warranty may not cover both parts and labor.
- Can waste thousands of gallons of water annually.
Catalytic Technology from 40 years of research
Within the core of the One water micro alloy unit is a special spiral like, patented alloy. As water passes through the unit and over the surface of this alloy, it is exposed to small electrical charges created by the dips and curves of the spiral structure. At the same time, the alloy's unique shape causes a small compressed drop in water pressure.
Both these changes cause the calcium carbonate (limescale) in water to form insoluble aragonite crystals. These microscopic crystals are perfectly safe, but do not have the same bonding properties as calcium carbonate. This means they cannot settle in pipes or on heating elements, leading to true home protection from the build up of limescale.
By not removing minerals, such as calcium or magnesium from your water supply you can continue to enjoy the benefits of mineral rich water.
View calcium bicarbonate (before amp force)
and calcium carbonate crystals (after amp force).
