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Scale Sentry Scale Prevention Salt Free Water Conditioner Whole House System – Up to 15 GPM
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Eliminate scale build up & improve soap efficiency without salt or wastewater! Our salt free Scale Sentry system provides scale-free water without the use ...

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WECO COMP-1252 Complete Whole House City Water Treatment System with Water Softener, Conditioner, UV Disinfection System & Drinking Water RO System (COMP-1252)
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Complete whole house water treatment train for municipal water includes a high efficiency softener, catalytic carbon backwash filtration system, whole house UV ...

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Iron, Manganese and Anti Scale Water Conditioner
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A combination of a Iron, Manganese and Hydrogen Sulfide Removal and An Anti-Scale Water Conditioner. This unit works in situation where iron and hydrogen ...

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Eagle 4000A Whole House Filter and Water Conditioner
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Eagle 4000A is the most modern water filtration system on the market. A combination of an Eagle Automatic Whole House Water Filter and Anti-Scale water ...

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Aquasana Water Conditioner for Tankless Water Heaters
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The Salt-Free Water Conditioner for Tankless Water Heaters is designed to protect your home appliances and plumbing from the adverse effects of scale ...

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Aquasana Salt-Free Water Conditioner
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The Salt-Free Water Conditioner gives you whole home protection from the adverse effects of scale buildup. Extend the life of your plumbing, washing ...

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HS40 Water Conditioner: Fits Pipes up to 2.5″ Outer Diameter
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Fits Pipes up to 2.5" Outer Diameter. Designed to protect large homes, commercial kitchens, pools and spas from the destructive effects of scale and biofilm. ...

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S38 Water Conditioner: Fits Pipes up to 1.5” Outer Diameter
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Fits Pipes up to 1.5” Outer Diameter. Designed to protect standard size homes from the harmful effects of scale. Decreases the risk of a waterborne pathogenic ...

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HS38 Water Conditioner: Fits Pipes up to 1″ Outer Diameter
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Fits Pipes up to 1" Outer Diameter. Designed to protect a single piece of equipment, such as a tankless water heater, from the effects of scale. Decreases the ...

What Is a Water Conditioner?

There are many types of water conditioners available in the market today. It is important to know which type of water conditioner best suits your needs. As stated above, there are three categories of water conditioners – reverse osmosis, air and bottled water. Each category has its own advantages and disadvantages. Before buying one, you should be aware of all the possible water conditioners available in your area. These water conditioners are discussed below:

The Agronomic is one of the oldest types of water conditioners available in the market. The agronomic water conditioners work by circulating liquid through a filter cartridge. The water conditioner unit removes mineral ions and contaminates from the liquid. Reverse osmotic water conditioners use hydraulic pressure to pass the water. This type of water conditioners is effective in areas having a low water table and is highly recommended for drinking purposes.

Reverse-osmosis water conditioners use two filtering membranes. One membrane is composed of a resin bed with a salt-free electrolyte concentration. The second membrane consists of a permeable film that blocks iron, calcium carbonate and magnesium. Reverse-osmosis is good at removing mineral contaminants, but is not efficient in removing other potentially dangerous compounds like herbicides and pesticides. Therefore, it is not recommended for use in the kitchen under sink.

Salt-free or magnetic water conditioners are gaining popularity. These water conditioners use a magnetic field to remove pollutants from water. Although salt-free water conditioners have higher water softening temperatures, they do not use salt. Instead, the water passes through magnetic beads. The process does not alter the water’s pH level. Magnetic water softeners have high water softening temperatures and do not introduce the use of salt into the water.

Hard water causes an imbalance in the minerals and chemicals dissolved in water. When hard water passes through magnetic water conditioners, the sodium and calcium minerals are separated from the potassium and magnesium. In addition, calcium and magnesium are exchanged with sodium ions. However, hard water can cause health problems, so it is still recommended to use sodium-free water conditioners.

Both sodium-free water conditioners and in-season dicamba water conditioners are available on the market. Both are effective against scale and algae growth. However, sodium-free dicamba has been found to be more effective in eliminating blackhead and warts. According to studies, in-season dicamba is more effective at removing algae than the salt content of the product. Consumers should purchase water conditioners with low sodium content.

Aside from controlling scale and algae growth, water conditioners can also reduce water pressure. For people who regularly use water heaters or water filters, a diatomaceous earth filter can help control scale buildup. When water passes through this filter, it gently cleanses the water. This type of filter can also trap dangerous contaminants such as prescription drugs and hormones. It also prevents scale buildup in water supply pipes.

Homeowners can purchase a sediment pre-filter or a salt water filter. A sediment pre-filter is an excellent choice if you want to prevent scale buildup and hard water stains on shower tiles and bathtubs. A salt water filter can remove heavy mineral and sediment particles that can build up in your water system. If you live in a region that experiences high salt water levels, a salt water filter is recommended.

Certain types of detergents may cause hard water stains and scale buildup. To address these issues, consider using a softening detergent. Softeners work by eliminating magnesium and calcium minerals that hard water contains. Unfortunately, most household cleaners contain these minerals, which make softeners less effective than other options.

There are some homeowners who can’t afford to replace expensive softeners. This doesn’t mean that they should settle for conditioner with low sodium content. There are other options available. For instance, you can install a water treatment device that combines the softening function of a softener with a deionizing step. These devices are designed to remove hardness and retain beneficial minerals.

There are other options when it comes to water softener. Homeowners should consider installing a sediment pre-filter, adding a water softener ionizer or subscribing to a water softener delivery service. A sediment pre-filter removes sediments and scales from water systems while a water ionizer removes calcium and magnesium minerals from water. Water softeners delivered through a water conditioner system may be more effective and cost-effective than conventional water systems.

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