What is a Reionator?

What is a Reionator?

The WaterTech REIONATOR® water conditioner also uses an ion exchange process, but incorporates a multi-resin design. This proprietary and innovative multi-resin process allows the REIONATOR® to not only soften your water, but also: Improve the taste and odor of water by reducing chlorine.

How does a Reionator work?

Untreated water flows through positive and negative resins. Positively charged resins reduce aesthetic chlorine taste and odor. Negatively charged resins soften water by reducing calcium and magnesium. The system uses a salt (brine) solution that recharges the resins and releases hardness down the drain.

What do water softeners do?

Home water softeners, also called ion exchange units, are appliances that remove calcium, magnesium, and other minerals from drinking water. Resin beads inside the softener trap the calcium and magnesium and exchange them for sodium or potassium.

What are the disadvantage of soft water?

Cons of Soft Water

• Soft water is considered by most experts to be harmful if consumed on a regular basis.
• Regularly drinking soft water increases a person’s sodium levels, which can lead to multiple health problems including blood pressure.

How expensive is a water softener?

Water softeners generally cost anywhere from $300 to $4000, depending on the type and quality of the water softener as well as installation costs. Some water softeners, though, like those that rely on salt or potassium, have significant recurring costs that could add up over time.

Is Hotel water hard or soft?

A commercial water softener seeks to remove these minerals from the water, so that all the water coming from taps and outlets in a hotel is “soft”.

Is Softened water bad for your hair?

Most notably, soft water lacks the heavy minerals that can damage hair and make it less resilient to other changes (like stress or diet). Because soft water can penetrate the hair follicle more fully, it generally helps hair look shinier, softer, and less damaged.

Do water softeners need servicing?

Most water softener manufacturers recommend yearly check-ups or professional maintenance to ensure their units are still working efficiently. We recommend Kinetico water softeners because they are the most dependable units on the market.

Does a water softener increase home value?

Research indicates that adding a water softener to your home can increase its equity anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.

Why do hotels use water softeners?

Over 80% of hotels in the US require water softeners. Hard water – when left untreated – can clog plumbing systems with limescale and reduce the lifespan of the plumbing equipment and fixtures. After treatment, the water softens and easily liquefies soap for easier removal of soap scum from sinks and tubs.

Does Cancun have soft water?

Cancun and Playa del Carmen are known for their beaches — gorgeous and warm turquoise water, soft white sand, and saturated sunsets included. The water in both places is warm year-round and is clearer when less people are around and kicking up sand. Cancun: Cancun boasts warm, clear water.

Why shouldn’t you drink softened water?

If you have a hardness of 200 mg/litre (or 200 ppm), a softener will add 92 mg of sodium to every litre of water. You have to remember that your drinking water will already contain some sodium, which is why adding more can make it unsafe to drink.