Water Softening Equipment, as the name suggests, is designed to reduce water hardness by primarily removing calcium and magnesium ions from water. In simpler terms, it is equipment that lowers water hardness. Its main functions include eliminating calcium and magnesium ions, activating water quality, sterilizing and inhibiting algae growth, as well as preventing and removing scale. The operational process typically includes the following stages: service run, backwashing, brine drawing, slow rinse, brine tank refill, fast rinse, and chemical tank refill.
Today, fully automatic water softeners are increasingly adopted by households and enterprises due to their ease of operation, reliability, low maintenance requirements, and, most importantly, their role in protecting water environments.
To maximize the effectiveness of a fully automatic water softener, regular maintenance and timely servicing are essential to extend its lifespan. Ensuring optimal performance requires diligent daily upkeep.
1. Salt Tank Usage and Maintenance
The system is equipped with a brine tank, primarily used for regeneration. Made of PVC, stainless steel, or other materials, the tank should be cleaned periodically to maintain hygiene and ensure long-term use.
2. Softening Tank Usage and Maintenance
① The system includes two softening tanks. These are critical sealed components in the water softening process, constructed from stainless steel or fiberglass and filled with a quantity of cation exchange resin. When raw water flows through the resin bed, calcium and magnesium ions in the water are exchanged via the resin, producing industrial-grade softened water that meets national standards.
② After prolonged operation, the resin’s ion exchange capacity becomes saturated with calcium and magnesium ions. At this stage, the brine tank automatically supplies saltwater to regenerate the resin and restore its exchange capacity.
3. Resin Selection
General principles for resin selection prioritize high exchange capacity, mechanical strength, uniform particle size, and heat resistance. For cation exchange resins used in primary beds, strong acid-type resins with significant differences in wet density should be selected.
Pretreatment of New Resin
New resin contains excess raw materials, impurities, and incomplete reaction byproducts. These contaminants can leach into water, acids, alkalis, or other solutions, compromising water quality and the resin’s performance and lifespan. Therefore, new resin must undergo pretreatment before use.
Resin selection and pretreatment methods vary depending on application and should be performed under the guidance of specialized technicians.
4. Proper Storage of Ion Exchange Resin
① Freeze Prevention: Resin should be stored in environments above 5°C. If temperatures drop below 5°C, immerse the resin in a saline solution to prevent freezing.
② Dryness Prevention: Resin that loses moisture during storage or use may shrink or expand abruptly, leading to fragmentation or reduced mechanical strength and ion exchange capacity. If drying occurs, avoid direct immersion in water. Instead, soak the resin in a saturated saline solution to allow gradual re-expansion without damage.
③ Mold Prevention: Prolonged storage in tanks can promote algae growth or bacterial contamination. Perform regular water changes and backwashing. Alternatively, soak the resin in 1.5% formaldehyde solution for disinfection.
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Post time: May-24-2025