How does a water softener work?

(by BWT)
BWT

A water softener is a permanent solution for dealing with the effects of hard water in the home. Unlike a water conditioner, the water softener removes minerals that give hard water its characteristics using a chemical process called ion exchange.

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Smooth tube,
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How it works?

Water softeners generally come in compact sizes fitting under a kitchen sink or cupboard. They work by passing hard water through a cylinder containing an ion exchange resin. The resin consists of tiny beads that attract and retain the calcium and magnesium ions that cause limescale and exchanges them for sodium ions, creating silky-soft water.

How it's cleaned?

Periodically, the resin beads become exhausted and need to be cleaned and regenerated by rinsing with brine. The regeneration process releases the hardness-forming substances from the resin and rinses away with any remaining brine solution, ready for the softening process to begin again. All BWT softeners in the UK are programmed so that this happens automatically at night when the household is asleep. This regeneration cycle does not affect your drinking water tap.

How is it powered?

The WS range of Luxury Water Softeners use a 'Plug In' type transformer. The low voltage system is used to power the electronic control system and the valve during regeneration. The electricity used is minimal and the small diameter cable from the transformer can in most cases be easily routed from the socket to the softener.

Application
Colour
Inlet
Outlet
Code
HWSF15-22
White
15mm JG Speedfit
Small water heaters & some boilers
22mm compression

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Uses

Two sensors, two uses

Specifications

Product code
Battery capacity
Charging specifications
SENTA
Product size
Standby power consumption
Micro USB (5V/500-1000mA)
Sensing range
Side 1-6cm, Bottom 1-10cm
3.7v lithium battery(400 mAh)
Applicable water pressure
47mm x 47mm x 79mm
Fitting faucet nozzle
Environmental temperature
Male M24 & Female M22
1-40˚C
Environmental humidity
Water efficiency level
Waterproof level
≤95%RH
IP 65
≤0.2mW
0.05-0.8Mpa(7.25-116psi)
Water saving efficiency
- Rate of flow is 0.07 L/S under 0.1 MPa
- 0.1 second rapid response
- Level 1 grade of water saving
Senta Rechargeable Design

Installation

Senta Installation Drawing

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Included Fittings
Yes
Cold Water Inlet Set
Direct Cyclone Plus
Indirect Cyclone Plus
15 x 22mm Tundish
Fitted Temperature and Pressure Relief
Yes
Expansion Vessel andBracket
Yes
Yes
Yes
Immersion Heater(s)*
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 Port Zone Valve
Yes
Dual Thermostat
Yes
Instruction Manual
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Step 1
Select hot water demand based on number of bathrooms
Shower
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
& 1 En-Suite
2 Bathrooms
3 Bathrooms
Step 2
Select number of bedrooms
1 Bedroom
2-3 Bedrooms
3-4 Bedrooms
4-5 Bedrooms
5-6 Bedrooms
Step 3
Select type of cylinder
Indirect
Direct