Water softener regeneration is a necessary process that your water softener needs to go through in order to continue working at maximum efficiency. The question is, how does water softener regeneration work? And, how often should this process be taking place? We provide the answers below. 

• How Does Water Softener Regeneration Work

Water softeners work to soften water by passing hard water over a bed of resin. This resin takes hold of the calcium and magnesium ions that are responsible for hardening the water. However, the resin will inevitably become saturated and ineffective over time. In order to restore it to its original functionality, it will need to be regenerated with the help of a special salt. This salt assists in sapping the absorbed minerals from the resin, leaving it with plenty of capacity to continue absorbing more.  

• How Often Should a Water Softener Regenerate?

The frequency of water softener regeneration will depend on a number of factors, including the following:

• The type of control valve the water softener has, 
• The hardness of the water in your area, 
• The capacity of your resin tank, and 
• How old your water softening system is. 

The water softener will need to regenerate more frequently if your area’s water also contains a higher level of iron and if your household uses a large amount of water. 

Water Softener Regeneration and Twin-Tank Water Softeners

Twin-tank water softeners promise more convenient water regeneration. When one tank needs to regenerate, the other tank will continue to operate as normal. In other words, you will always have soft water available for use when you have a twin-tank water softener in your home. 
Need more information about water softener regeneration and water softeners in general? Then be sure to get in touch with the experts at Hydro Solutions today!