Water Conditioner Installation

Water conditioners excel in efficiently eliminating undesirable contaminants such as chlorine, chloramines, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from your water supply. By focusing on these impurities, water conditioners improve the overall quality and taste of your water, making it more enjoyable and refreshing to drink.

While water softeners and water conditioners both address water treatment needs, they operate distinctly and achieve different outcomes. 

Water conditioning systems primarily focus on the removal of unwanted contaminants such as chlorine, chloramines, and VOCs from the water supply. They enhance water quality and taste without entirely eliminating the minerals that cause hardness.

Water conditioners do not use salt for their operation. Instead, they utilize various technologies like carbon filtration or catalytic media to target specific contaminants, providing a salt-free alternative for households concerned about sodium intake or environmentally conscious consumers searching for alternative water treatment options.

On the other hand, traditional water softeners use a process called ion exchange to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium, thereby reducing water hardness. This involves adding salt to the water to create a brine solution that facilitates the ion exchange process. As a result, water softeners are commonly associated with the use of salt.

How a water conditioner works is dependent on the type of conditioning system you have. There are two primary types of water filtration that your water conditioning system could use; carbon filtration or catalytic media. Which type of water conditioner will work best for you depends on the result you want to achieve with your water treatment system.

• Carbon Filtration: Carbon water conditioners work by utilizing a media tank filled with activated carbon media, which is highly effective in reducing chlorine from water. As water passes through the media tank, a chemical reaction occurs, where the activated carbon surface oxidizes the chlorine. This process leads to the reduction of both chlorine taste and odor, resulting in fresher, more enjoyable water for your home. Carbon water conditioners act as a reliable solution to eliminate unwanted chlorine impurities and enhance the overall quality of your water supply. 
• Catalytic Media Filtration: Catalytic media water conditioners utilize a catalytic media and a physical process known as Template Assisted Crystallization (TAC). During TAC, the minerals in the water undergo a transformation into a form of hardness crystal that does not stick to surfaces. This means that the water is not actually “softened” in the traditional sense, but rather conditioned to prevent mineral buildup. Catalytic media water conditioners provide an alternative solution for reducing the impact of hardness minerals without the use of salt or ion exchange.
• Polyphosphate Filtration: Polyphosphate filters treat water by using polyphosphate chemicals. These filters have polyphosphate crystals that react with metals such as iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium, which are soluble in water. The polyphosphate chemicals then bind to these metals, keeping them soluble in the water.
  The sequestering process reduces the risk of water problems such as discoloration, staining, scaling, and taste or odor issues. Additionally, the filters create a protective film on pipes and fixtures that can prevent mineral deposits from building up, increasing the lifespan of the plumbing system.