water softener
Hard water treatment
A water softener is a device or chemical that removes minerals—primarily calcium and magnesium—from hard water.
Hard water leaves scale deposits in pipes and appliances and makes soap lather poorly.
Home water softeners typically use salt to exchange hard minerals for sodium ions: We installed a water softener to protect the new dishwasher.
Element twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- ionsAtoms bearing charge
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
hardness · bicarbonates · sulfates · cation · grains · buildup · precipitation · alkalinity
Removing dirt and mess
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- mushingDog-sled transportation sport
- bridgingConnecting separated things
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- valvesFlow-controlling mechanisms
- installationProcess of putting in
- pressureForce upon contact
- corrosionChemical wearing away
fittings · copper · PVC · faucet · shutoff · main-line · loop · manifold
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
limestone · hardness · bicarbonates · sulfates · cation · grains · buildup · precipitation · alkalinity · titration
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- mushingDog-sled transportation sport
- bridgingConnecting separated things
pipes
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- valvesFlow-controlling mechanisms
- installationProcess of putting in
- pressureForce upon contact
corrosion · fittings · copper · PVC · faucet · shutoff · main-line · loop · manifold · connection
ion-exchange
Charged particle substitution process
- capacityMaximum amount containable
- automaticOperating without intervention
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
backwash · magnetic · electronic · metered · salt-free
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- appliancesrefrigerator, dishwasher, dishwashers, fridge, refrigerators
- basementsump pump, furnace, boiler, dehumidifier, electrical panel
- conveniencesdishwasher, microwave, washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioning
- plumbingpipes, valves, fittings, faucets, drains
- building systemsHVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, cooling