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Rating of the best water softeners

According to statistics, 90% of plumbing fixtures fail due to hard water. It causes the formation of scale, clogging of pipes, loss of efficiency of water heaters, failure of household appliances. High water hardness is also dangerous for people. In the organs, sand and stones form, blood vessels and the heart suffer, the skin becomes dry, dermatitis develops. To prevent accidents at home and maintain health, the water is softened with water filters.

The best magnetic water softeners

Titanof

The magnetic flowing water softener is designed to be connected to the water supply system in apartments, holiday homes and businesses. Titanof prevents malfunctioning of household appliances, pumps, steam and boiler equipment by serving up to 4 distribution points at the same time. The device is highly efficient thanks to a two-stage filtration system.

The first level is performed by the titanium filter Titanof PTF 1.1, which has an unlimited service life. It removes manganese, iron, scale and ammonia from liquid. In addition, the magnetic transducer changes the structure of calcium, magnesium and silicon ions, thereby preventing the formation of salt deposits. The productivity of the device is 50 l / min.

Advantages:

  • Durable stainless steel body;
  • Long service life of the magnetic transducer - at least 10 years.
  • Standard connection size is 3/4 ″;
  • Suitable for cold and hot water (up to 90 ° C);
  • Withstands high inlet pressure - up to 8 atm;

Disadvantages:

  • Slightly high cost.

Prio New Water A030

This device is used to protect heating elements in hot tubs, boilers, dishwashers and washing machines from corrosion and scale. The device is suitable for cold and hot water, the inlet and outlet temperature of which can vary from 2 to 90 ° C. The body of the in-line softener is made of chrome-plated brass, which makes it resistant to mechanical damage and corrosive processes.

Prio A030 effectively softens liquids without the use of various chemicals. Inside the metal tube with a standard 1/2 "thread, there are magnets in a spatial configuration in a watertight housing. When a magnet is exposed to a magnetic field, the physical properties of the hardness salt molecules change. They lose the ability to form deposits. The softener is used in washing machines and other household appliances.

Advantages:

  • Copes with increased hardness;
  • Maximum inlet pressure up to 8 atm.
  • Compact dimensions - 70x100x30 mm;
  • Light weight - 150 g;
  • Reasonable price;

Disadvantages:

  • Low productivity - 18 l / min.

Prio New Water A030 uses food grade approved materials, making this model completely safe for contact with drinking water.

Wpro MWC 173

This Italian-made filter is equipped with an 18,000 Gauss neodymium magnet, which prevents the formation of calcium compounds on heating elements of household appliances. Wpro MWC 173 is mainly used to extend the life of ”washing machines and dishwashers.

Thanks to the work of Wpro MWC 173, you can use less detergent for laundry and dishwashing, which will save your family budget. The body of the model is resistant to corrosion and mechanical damage, since durable metal was used in its production. Separately, it is worth noting the high build quality, which reduces the likelihood of leaks to zero.

Advantages:

  • Keeps the laundry soft after washing;
  • Light weight 0.12 kg.
  • Filter module included;
  • Low price;
  • Long service life - 10 years;

Disadvantages:

  • Not found.

Flowing water softeners

AquaShield

You will definitely have to buy a water softener if the water is hard. And if its threshold is very high, then it is better not to set more than one in front of a particular device. There are many options for water softening. And one of these options is the installation of the AquaShield electromagnetic softener.

What does the installation of the trunk version of the electromagnetic device give to the consumer? Soft water throughout the apartment. And this is without much cost and effort. The water is irradiated using a stable and strong field generated by magnets. With such irradiation, the salt does not adhere to the surface, but, on the contrary, promotes loosening, loosening of old deposits. Even if it is very old and dense. Under the influence of the field, the salts combine into centers and become large, sharp molecular spheres. In this form, softening the old sediment is much more effective than dismantling all structures and soaking parts in solutions that are aggressive towards reagents.

However, since there is no filtration as such, the quality of drinking water cannot be counted on. Therefore, it is always recommended to install a drinking water filter with equipment such as AquaShield. An electromagnetic water softener is more expensive, and it is generally a waste to install it as a network water softener.

An in-line water softener for an apartment like the AquaShield is inexpensive, small, and able to handle large flows of water without replacement or at least some maintenance. It has no core or cartridge, which is washed out during the descaling process. It is simply irradiated, and thus the device itself can operate for decades.

Big blue

The variety of water softeners sometimes confuses consumers. There are many filters and it is difficult to immediately understand the number of models and companies that make softening products. Today, home water softeners can be bought in stores, online and even on the market, although the risk of getting a fake is higher there.

Another popular device in Russia is the Big Blue. What are the differences and features of water softeners for apartments and which manufacturer to choose in this case? This device is not a water softener, its task is to mechanically purify water. The operation of this device is influenced by the pressure in the pipe, the temperature of the water and its size. The device model is flow-through. The flask is placed in a pipe, so the flow velocity in the pipe and the pressure are important. Water purification must take place continuously. Therefore, the filter must cope with the flow rate and volume of water. The Big Blue filter removes mechanical particles from the water, it is actually a clarifier, it prepares the water.

The advantage of the Big Blue in-line softener is its high throughput and no pressure loss in the pipes. The cartridges are interchangeable, which means the water can be purified from chlorine, iron and even calcium salts.

The main work in such cartridges is performed by cartridge filters. They are made of polypropylene filaments wound around a common plastic core. This tape helps to remove rust residues, fine sand and clay deposits. Another variant of the used cartridges is with a sorbent, a sorbent based on charcoal. It helps to remove unnecessary organic matter and chlorine compounds.

Aquaphor Waterboss

The manufacturer Aquaphor presents a fairly wide range of water purifiers. WaterBoss models are among the most comfortable. This is such a mini water purification system, in which several purification stages are sewn at the same time. There is also a mechanical self-cleaning mechanism. All this is complemented by an ironing device and an air softener. This is a cabinet-type device that is ideal for those apartments where water is supplied through old plumbing systems and there is a problem not only with water hardness, but also with water pollution with rust and mechanical deposits.

This system is in some respects better than some conventional softeners. There is even a difference from standard wardrobe softeners. There are no bulk columns, and the main softening element is monodisperse sodium resin. The small granule size helps to remove lime ions from the water faster and more efficiently. The resin in this device is packed in special meshes that prevent it from stagnation and the formation of voids. The resin is compressed here, which prevents it from floating up during filtration, making cleaning faster and more efficient. This packed bed also saves a lot of salt used in cartridge regeneration.

The best cabinet-type water softeners

Atoll S-28S EcoLife

The water softener is suitable for cottages, apartments, private houses, summer cottages. Ion exchange filtration is used to remove iron, manganese. The model's performance (33.3 l / min) is sufficient for a family of 4. Thanks to its compact dimensions (35x110x51.2 cm), the device fits easily into a small bath or other small space. Thanks to its interesting design, Atoll S-28S EcoLife fits harmoniously into any interior.

All important system components are hidden under a robust fiberglass housing. It does not rust or crack due to water hammer. It should be noted that the materials used in the valve and body are in accordance with NSF quality standards. This means that they are safe for humans and the environment and are suitable for direct contact with food.

The microprocessor control valve autonomously initiates the regeneration of the ion-exchange resin, depending on the flow rate, the degree of contamination of the liquid. The regeneration process takes only 15 minutes using the minimum amount of water and salt (up to 80 g / l). The LCD display with control buttons, located under the translucent cover, makes it easy to monitor the current tasks.

Advantages:

  • Intuitive configuration, management;
  • Brine tank overfill protection system.
  • Non-volatile memory;
  • Low noise level;
  • Minimum hydraulic resistance;

Disadvantages:

  • Not found.

If the system is not used for a long time, the automatic water change function is activated, which excludes the possibility of consuming low-quality liquid.

Aquatek AT-CAB1017

This model is designed to remove magnesium and calcium ions from fluids coming from wells, wells and water supply systems. Its initial hardness and total salt content should not exceed 20 mEq / l, 1000 g / ml, respectively. Temperature range supported from 5 to 38 ° C. Softening is carried out using a strongly acidic gel-type cation-exchange resin in Na-form. A water softener is installed in a private house or apartment.

Aquatek AT-CAB1017 connects to the pipe directly in front of the boiler, boiler or other devices. All working processes of the device are automated. The user only needs to control the salt flow and add salt to the reservoir as needed. Regeneration of the filter material is regulated by a built-in counter, which starts the process after a certain volume of purified liquid.

The advantage of the unit with a capacity of 1 m3 / h is the low consumption of salt (from 1.2 to 2.1 kg) and water (150 liters) for resin regeneration. Another advantage is that all control valve settings can be saved for up to 3 days in the event of a power outage. All current operating modes can be controlled using an LCD display with control buttons on the plastic housing cover.

Advantages:

  • Compact dimensions - 1200x325x525 mm;
  • Ease of maintenance.
  • Standard connection - 3/4 ″;
  • Reasonable cost;
  • Easy to install;

Disadvantages:

  • Salt tablets are not included.

Raifil CSI 1017

This medium-sized cabinet-type unit (1000 l / h) is connected to a pipe in a private house, office or apartment.It is effective in removing hardness salts with a cation exchange reagent. According to reviews, a water softener helps to get rid of such unpleasant problems as clogging of taps, valves, as well as premature failure of household appliances due to the formation of scale.

Raifil CSI 1017 is an automatic softener controlled by a BNT2560F control valve with an integrated LCD display. It is highly resistant to corrosion as it is made of durable plastic and stainless steel. The air valve prevents air from entering the control system.

Depending on the degree of contamination, the ion exchange resin is regenerated every 1 to 99 days. This process can be reprogrammed if necessary. A special feature of this cleaning system is high-quality regeneration through a back-flushing system, which frees the resin from accumulated contaminants.

Advantages:

  • Compact dimensions - 33x65x47 cm;
  • Easy to install.
  • Can handle high water hardness;
  • Filter module included;
  • Beautiful design;

Disadvantages:

  • The programmed parameters are only saved for 8 hours.

 



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