Regenerating salt for ion exchangers

Table of Contents

• Where can I get regenerating salt?
• What properties should the salt have?
• How often should the salt be topped up?
• How do I refill the salt if it is empty?
• In what sizes does Alfiltra offer the salt?

Where can I get regenerating salt?

Of course you can purchase the salt directly from our shop. This way you can have it delivered to your home easily and conveniently (to the curb).

Salt for softening systems is also available in almost every local hardware store. According to EN 973A (DIN 19604), the salt should have consistent highest quality according to ISO 9001:2000.

What properties should the salt have?

• Make sure you use the correct name, such as: high-quality regenerating salt for ion exchange systems / decalcification systems / softening systems
• Manufacturers include CLARAMAT® (or equivalent)
• According to EN 973A (DIN 19604), the salt should have consistent highest quality according to ISO 9001:2000

How often should the salt be topped up?

This depends on various factors:

- The salt consumption of the softening system
- your water consumption
- your water hardness

Calculation example

In a single-family home with 4 people and a water hardness of 20 °dH, you have to top up the salt about every 8 weeks

Please note

You should always top up the salt when the water is visible in the salt container and not before, otherwise clumping can occur

How do I refill the salt if it is empty?

A distinction is made here between basic and duplex systems.
For basic systems, the blue cover is removed and the octagonal lid underneath.
For duplex systems, the blue lid of the salt container is removed.

The salt is poured into the large opening as shown.

In what sizes does Alfiltra offer the salt?

You can purchase the salt from us in 2 different sizes:

5 bags of 25kg each
https://www.alfiltra.de/5-sacke-spezialsalz-regeneriersalz-fur-wasserentharter

30 bags of 25kg each (1 pallet)
https://www.alfiltra.de/30-saecke-spezialsalz-fuer-ionentauscher