Whole-Home Water Softener + Activated Carbon

A whole-home water softener is a system designed to reduce water hardness, i.e., the amount of minerals such as calcium and magnesium it contains. These minerals, although not harmful to health, can cause problems in pipes, appliances, and surfaces in the home by forming scale deposits. Here's how the process works:

1. Hard Water Inlet
   "Hard" water, i.e., water with a high mineral content, enters the water softener system from the main supply pipe.

2. Ion exchange
   The key to a water softener is in its resin, which contains tiny spheres loaded with sodium. Through a process called **ion exchange**, calcium and magnesium minerals adhere to the resin spheres and, in return, the water receives small amounts of sodium. This causes the water that comes out of the resin to be "softened", as it has lost the minerals that generate hardness.

3. Regeneration Cycle
Over time, the resin becomes saturated with calcium and magnesium and loses its ability to soften water. To fix this, the system goes through a regeneration cycle.

This involves:

Rinse the resin with a concentrated saline solution (water with a high concentration of salt).
Salt removes calcium and magnesium from the resin spheres, renewing their ability to exchange ions.
Unwanted minerals and excess salt are flushed out by the system into the drain.

4. Softened Water Outlet
Once the water has passed through the resin and has been softened, it comes out of the softener and is distributed throughout the house.

Proceeds

Appliances: Less scale buildup in water heaters, washing machines, and dishwashers, extending their lifespan.
Clothing and Skin: Clothes are softer and skin less dry, as softened water has fewer minerals.
Cleaning: Less build-up of deposits on faucets, showerheads and tiles.

Considerations

Salt maintenance: It is necessary to add salt to the tank periodically.
Space: Softener systems typically require space in the area where they are installed.
Water consumption: The regeneration cycle uses a certain amount of additional water.
This system is very efficient in reducing water hardness throughout the house, improving water quality and protecting home infrastructure.

A whole-house activated carbon filter is designed to purify water at the point of entry, meaning all the water flowing into your home first passes through this filter before reaching faucets, showers, and other outlets. Here’s how it works:

1. Adsorption: Activated carbon has an extremely porous surface that attracts and traps contaminants through a process called adsorption. This means that contaminants adhere to the carbon’s surface rather than dissolving into it.

2. Removal of Contaminants: This filter is highly effective at removing chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals that affect water taste, odor, and quality.

3. Purification for the Whole Home: Installed at the main entry point, the filter improves water quality throughout the house. This means water from every faucet will be cleaner, odor-free, and better-tasting, and it’s safer for showering, laundry, and dishwashing.

4. Durability and Maintenance: A whole-house activated carbon filter typically lasts between 6 months and a year, depending on usage and water quality. Regular maintenance and timely filter changes are essential to keep it effective.

These systems are a great choice for homes seeking improved water quality at every outlet without the need for multiple filters throughout the house.

Note: The product does not include installation. The installation cost is quoted separately."

Installation not included. We can provide you with a customized quote for installation based on your needs.