Can I replace a traditional water softener system with a SP water conditioner and what difference in performance should I see between the two systems?
Yes, you can remove a traditional softener and replace with a SP conditioner system. There will be a difference with the new SP system in that the customer will not feel the unpleasant slippery feeling that he had with the traditional softener. This is because the hardness was not removed but was crystallized. The customer will have all the other great advantages like 50% less soap usage and cleaner laundry. The additional advantage is that he will not have sodium in his service water. IMPORTANT! The customer may experience a salty taste or slight odorr in the water for a short period of time AFTER HE REMOVES THE OLD SOFTENER. This happens because the new SP water conditioner will clean the pipes that may have a sodium and/or calcium build up and residue in the pipes in the house from the old softener. However, this lasts only for a short time until the pipes are clean. The customer can be assured that the will never again have a sodium or calcium build up in the pipes, water heater, a
