How Does Ion Exchange Hard Water Conditioning Work?
Ion exchange is a process that is very effective in hard water treatment. It not only balances the mineral content of water but also helps to regulate alkalinity, remove harmful ions and disinfect water. Essentially, ion exchange is a process that sees undesired ions such as nitrate, sulphate and arsenic, exchanged with other ions with a similar charge.
Calcium and Magnesium Ions
Cation (positively charged ion) exchange water softeners serve to remove magnesium and calcium ions found in hard water by exchanging them with sodium. These are considered soft and they do not produce the problems associated with hard scaling.
Sodium Charge
Once the process is complete and all ions have been exchanged, the system is flushed of excess ions. During the process, the sodium charge will deplete. When the charge is near depletion the system will regenerate to recover exchange capacity. A high concentration of sodium solution is drawn through the resin bed to remove calcium and magnesium, which are then disposed of.
Chemical Reduction
Our ion exchange systems are guaranteed to produce significantly faster results. They are considered ideal for large-scale water treatment and long-term needs. For many, the major selling point of our ion exchange systems is the fact that there is absolutely no requirement for chemicals and disinfectants. Installation and maintenance are also extremely simple.
Effective Hard Water Treatment
Effective water treatment is imperative for boosting productivity and improving livestock feed conversion, crop yield, the effectiveness of irrigation systems, and many more applications. Hydrosmart is proud to be an industry leader in sustainable, efficient, and easy-to-use hard water treatment systems.
Your Water Softening Equipment Supplier
Hydrosmart is the expert when it comes to purpose-built water conditioning equipment and technology. Our products are back by scientific research and development and are 100% Australian-made. We’re proud to say we have helped thousands across Australia and abroad deal with issues relating to scale, corrosion, salinity, iron and algae. We recognise that each situation is unique but remain confident we can meet your needs.
Do you need help with hard water? Your trusted water softening equipment supplier is here to help! Call Hydrosmart today on 1300 138 223.