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Hartes Wasser

At what water hardness level does a water softener become worthwhile? Limit values, rules of thumb, and decision-making aids for your household.

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How do you calculate the capacity of a water softener? Formula, influencing factors and example calculation for your home.

Is a water softener worthwhile? We calculate the costs and benefits – for a single-family home, appliances, and energy savings.

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Simplex or duplex water softener – which is the better fit? We explain the difference and help you decide.

Removing limescale from tap water: Which methods really help – from backwash filters to water softeners.

Schematische Darstellung

This is how a water softener works: Ion exchange, regeneration and control explained in an easy-to-understand way – with all the technical details.

Kaffee

Hard water damages faucets, water heaters, and household appliances. What are the disadvantages, and how can you protect yourself?

Luxuriöses modernes Badezimmer mit freistehender Badewanne

Soft water protects faucets, extends the lifespan of appliances, and saves energy. All the benefits at a glance.

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How does electromagnetic water softening without salt work? Functionality, advantages and disadvantages compared to ion exchange.

Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

What does a water softener really cost? Purchase, electricity, salt & maintenance – with a sample calculation for a single-family home.

Water softening systems

Hartes Wasser

At what water hardness level does a water softener become worthwhile? Limit values, rules of thumb, and decision-making aids for your household.

kapazitaetsrechner.PNG

How do you calculate the capacity of a water softener? Formula, influencing factors and example calculation for your home.

Is a water softener worthwhile? We calculate the costs and benefits – for a single-family home, appliances, and energy savings.

duplex-enthaertungsanlage_2

Simplex or duplex water softener – which is the better fit? We explain the difference and help you decide.

Removing limescale from tap water: Which methods really help – from backwash filters to water softeners.

Schematische Darstellung

This is how a water softener works: Ion exchange, regeneration and control explained in an easy-to-understand way – with all the technical details.

Kaffee

Hard water damages faucets, water heaters, and household appliances. What are the disadvantages, and how can you protect yourself?

Luxuriöses modernes Badezimmer mit freistehender Badewanne

Soft water protects faucets, extends the lifespan of appliances, and saves energy. All the benefits at a glance.

Ferromagnetic ring isolated on white background

How does electromagnetic water softening without salt work? Functionality, advantages and disadvantages compared to ion exchange.

Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

What does a water softener really cost? Purchase, electricity, salt & maintenance – with a sample calculation for a single-family home.

Learn what water hardness means and how it is measured. Differences between hard and soft water. Water hardness in °dH and ppm.

Schematische Darstellung

Sodium content when softening by ion exchange: Find out how the water softener exchanges calcium and magnesium for sodium and reduces the drinking…

Hilfe Support-Center

Find out if certification is mandatory for our water softeners. Learn more about different opinions and forums on the subject of certification.

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Find out more about Clack control valves in our water softeners. The heart of the soft water system. Clack WS 1.0 in our basic water softeners

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Does it make sense to water the garden with soft water? Find out whether soft water is harmful to plants and why rainwater is also soft.

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Discover the housing variants of our Filtrasoft softening systems. Choose between housing or separate construction - according to your taste.

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Does softened water taste salty? Find out why water softeners don't leave salt in drinking water and how they work.

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Fill your pool with our softening system? Find out why our duplex systems are the best choice. Inform now!

Wie laut ist eine Enthärtungsanlage bei der Regeneration?

How loud is a softening system during regeneration? Find out how quiet a softening system really is and whether it causes additional noise during…

Enthärtungsanlagen fürs Ein- und Mehrfamilienhaus

How is a water softener installed? Installation location, standards, and when a specialist company is required.

Enthärtungsanlagen für Bauherren

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Product: BASIC water softener

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The resin cartridges in your Basic 40 softening system generally do not need to be replaced because they regenerate themselves. The regeneration of the resin is an automated process that takes place during the cleaning cycles of the system. Here are some details:

  • Regeneration process: During regeneration, the resin is flushed with a salt solution, which dissolves and removes the accumulated calcium and magnesium ions (which are responsible for water hardness) from the resin. This “renews” the resin and can be used effectively to soften water again.

  • Regular cleaning: This regeneration is carried out regularly, depending on the amount of water used and the hardness of the water. In a 4-person household with a water hardness of 20° dH, the system will regenerate more frequently to ensure efficiency.

  • No replacement necessary: As long as the system is properly maintained and the regenerating salt is topped up regularly, the resin cartridges do not need to be replaced. However, you should regularly inspect and maintain the system to ensure its longevity and optimal performance.

  • In summary, the resin cartridges in your Basic 40 system are maintained effectively by the built-in regeneration process and therefore do not require regular replacement.

    Product: BASIC water softener

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    It is best to let the salt empty until the water is visible.
    Then refill and ideally not full to the brim so that there is not too much weight on the salt.

    If you keep filling the container without waiting until you see the water at the bottom, clumps can occur.

    Product: BASIC water softener

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    According to the DIN standard, maintenance should be carried out by a specialist at least every 12 months to ensure optimal function and safety of the system.

    However, our water softening systems are designed to be so reliable that many customers carry out regular checks themselves. As long as the system is working properly and no problems occur, there are no legal requirements that make maintenance mandatory. Nevertheless, we recommend checking the system regularly and calling in a specialist if necessary to ensure long-term safety and efficiency.

    Product: BASIC water softener

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    We normally work with photos of the on-site situation, which our fitters look at.
    If our fitters are not completely sure, we are happy to offer an on-site appointment. But this is the absolute exception.

    Product: DUPLEX water softener

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    Yes, we would be happy to offer you a suitable maintenance contract.
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