What are typical sodium levels in softened water?

B What are typical sodium levels in softened water? The RDA (recommended daily allowance) in UK of sodium is approx 2500 mg from all sources, although typical adults consume approx 3500mg. The harder the water, the higher the level of sodium in the softened water....

When does regeneration take place in a softener and for how long?

B When does regeneration take place in a softener and for how long? Water softeners are set to perform the regeneration cycle at the optimum time to allow the continued use of treated water. All models vary according to use and local water hardness. Typical...

How does a water softener work?

B How does a water softener work? As tap water passes through the softener, calcium and magnesium ions (which would form limescale) are adsorbed onto food-grade beads and replaced with sodium. Periodically, when the resin is coated with ions, the beads are washed with...

What is a water softener?

B What is a water softener? A water treatment device that removes dissolved hardness salts from a mains water supply, usually at the point-of-entry to a property Share facebook twitter linkedin email Back to...