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Water Softener ReviewsAuthor: Water Well What is Hard Water?Before we start, let’s examine what hard water is and why we would want to use a water softener. Water from wells and groundwater (aquifers) collects minerals from rocks, particularly calcium and magnesium. This water has some undesirable characteristics and is known as “hard water”. Hard water is generally not bad for our health but can be harmful to house hold appliances like washing machines and leaves mineral deposits (limescale) inside our water heaters and electric kettles. One way to determine the hardness of water is with the lather test: with soft water, making foam with soap or toothpaste is easy but with hard water it is more difficult. Also after washing your hair in hard water, the hair tends to feel rough and difficult to untangle. Water Softeners"Water softeners" pass hard water through a layer of negatively charged resins or beads which absorb and bind the metal ions to it. This resin contains hydrogen, potassium or sodium ions which swap with the magnesium and calcium ions found in the water. Because hydrogen and sodium don’t precipitate out in pipes or react badly with water, the undesired effects of hard water are eliminated. Water Softener ReviewsKinetico 2020c reviewSmall enough to fit under the kitchen sink at 9” wide and 19” high and doesn’t need electricity; this water softener is a little more expensive than most but with a 5 year service and labor and 10 year parts guarantee, well worth it. Pros:
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Rating - 8/10
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