Water is one of the most important things in our lives. From drinking water to taking showers, doing laundry, cooking, and even gardening, water accompanies us in every aspect of our daily routines. Water is an indispensable part of our everyday life, but in almost all cases, the water we use is not initially clean. This is why water usually undergoes many treatment stages before it reaches you. Even if the water has been treated by your city and enters your storage tank and pipes, it may not be in the ideal state you desire. This is where water conditioning comes into play.
Water conditioning is designed to address the three main issues found in most water sources: scale, bacteria, and algae. These problems can affect not only the performance of other household appliances but also the health of the people in the household.
If your primary concern is preventing scale buildup that damages or causes issues with your plumbing system, or improving the efficiency of appliances, finding the best solution for water treatment may seem overwhelming. You might collect various solutions available on the market, and one likely answer you'll come across is "water softener," as it's a common solution for dealing with hard water in many households. However, this article will explain why it may not be your optimal solution.
What are the similarities between the ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator and a Water Softener?
The similarity between the two is that they both address the same issue-removing the buildup of scale caused by calcium, magnesium, and silica ions in hard water from pipes and appliances. On the other hand, the ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator is an innovative solution that retains these beneficial minerals (calcium, magnesium, and silica ions) in the water, which are good for human health. In contrast, a water softener works by using ion exchange to replace these beneficial minerals with salt.
While both the ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator and the water softener address the problem of hard water, the ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator also forms a chelation membrane on the surfaces of equipment and pipes, effectively isolating the pipes from contact with air and water. This helps achieve anti-corrosion and anti-rust effects, which a water softener alone cannot accomplish.
Another important consideration when choosing between the ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator and a Water Softener is the operational cost of the equipment.
We know that the working principle of a water softener is based on ion exchange. When water rich in calcium and magnesium passes through the softener, negatively charged resin beads attract the positively charged calcium and magnesium ions. Since the positive charge of these ions is stronger than that of sodium ions, the sodium ions are replaced by calcium and magnesium ions. The water flowing out of the tank now contains dissolved sodium chloride (salt) instead of dissolved calcium or magnesium, forming "soft water." For every kilogram per liter of calcium or magnesium removed, 7.5 milligrams of sodium is added per quart. As this process continues, more resin beads and brine solution are required-both of which increase your monthly water and electricity bills.
The ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator is a fully physical scale prevention solution. The entire process is driven by water flow, which activates the DPSE chip to generate a weak electrical current that removes scale buildup. This process requires no chemical additives or electricity. Therefore, once you choose to install the ScaleDp Hard Water Regulator, the device only needs water flow to operate and requires no maintenance.
