Systems Inc.
Pump and water specialists since 1950
SOFTENING
YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT SOFT WATER...
...BUT IT'S HARD!
Hard water is a reality in many Canadian homes.  Water hardness can range from slightly hard to extremely hard.
No matter what the hardness, these homes can benefit greatly from a water softener.  The benefits of having a water softener in your home are:
· Lower Energy Costs.  Water heaters work more efficiently on softened water versus water that is hard.
· Fewer Repairs. Conditioned water saves you the hassle of unnecessary repairs to appliances such as dishwashers and laundry machines.  Furthermore, conditioned water helps plumbing to last longer because it reduces or eliminates scale buildup in pipes.
· Soft, Smooth Skin and Hair.  Hard water may dry your hair and skin due to the minerals combining with soap to form a residue that is difficult to rinse.  Soft water prevents this residue from forming, leaving your hair and skin feeling soft and looking great.
· Less Time Cleaning.  With soft water in your home, you will spend less time cleaning water spots, streaks and soap scum.  Soft water rinses clean and does not leave unsightly soap scum behind in sinks and showers.
· Laundry. Clothes come out cleaner and brighter when washed in conditioned water.  Hard water combines with soap to form a curd that shows up on fabrics.  This curd sticks to the fabric making it stiff and reduces the cleaning ability of the soap.  With a softener this problem will be a thing of the past.
How a Softener Works

Water softeners work on a principle known as ion exchange.  Regardless of the softener manufacturer all water softeners contain a bed of bead like material known as resin.  As water passes through this bed of ion exchange material the hardness minerals are removed, making the water soft.  Hard water, which contains calcium and magnesium ions, is attracted to the resin and "stick" to it and is replaced with sodium ions.  This is known as the ion exchange process.

After a predetermined number of gallons of water have passed through the resin bed it becomes necessary to regenerate the resin with sodium.  Sodium is drawn from the brine drum and the resin is then rinsed of the hardness ions and recharged with sodium ions.

Products

We carry two lines of water softeners, Kinetico and GE Osmonics.

Kinetico                     Water Conditioners Feature
· Twin Tank, Non-Electric Operation.
· Metered Demand Service.
· 10 Year Warranty.
· High Flow Rate, optional OVERDRIVE.
· Corrosion Resistant Valve and Tanks.
· Unmatched efficiency and reliability. (some units go 20 years without needing service)
If you want to find out whether or not your water is hard please contact usfor a free water analysis.
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