How Do You Use Water Softeners & Conditioners?
Water softeners and conditioners (the terms are used interchangeably) both do the same thing. They work to remove minerals from the water that cause build-up in the pipes of elements such as magnesium and calcium. There minerals also react badly with soap, causing soap scum and making it hard for soap to lather. Water softeners remove these ions and replace them with sodium ions. Using a water softener or conditioner is a simple matter of adjusting the system’s settings and maintaining it. Read the steps below to learn how. Understand how it works. Water softeners have three parts: The mineral tank, which is where the magnesium and calcium are removed and the salt replaces them, the brine tank, which is where the salt is stored, and the control valve, which is how the flow of water is controlled. The water enters the valve, then the mineral tank. Salt is added to the water when it enters the mineral tank. Choose the size you want. Water softeners (or conditioners) are actually small ap
