Install a Water Softener in the Somme Region
In a department such as the Somme, located in the Hauts-de-France region and subject to maritime currents, installing a water softener can prove important, even necessary. The high hardness of the water supplied in towns such as Amiens, Beauvais, and Laon is well known and a matter of public record. So what are the different types of water softeners and how are they installed?
The different types of water softeners
Water softeners are essential appliances, especially in areas where the water has fairly high hardness, meaning a fairly high concentration of limescale. But to make your choice, it’s important to know that there are two types of water softeners on the market: resin-based softeners (with or without salt), electromagnetic systems, and CO2-based water softeners.
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The resin-based water softener: This is the most common type of water softener on the market. It uses an ion sensor that exchanges the magnesium and calcium contained in raw water for sodium ions as the water passes through. In the end, this system produces completely soft water with a higher sodium concentration than the original water. Among resin-based water softeners, there are several types such as so-called "classic" water softeners, which remove limescale, as well as higher-performance systems that also purify the water.
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The CO2 water softener: Less common than the resin-based type, it’s still quite useful, even though it’s much more complex. Indeed, to soften the water, this type of softener doesn’t use an ion sensor, but instead injects CO2 into the water based on its flow rate. On contact with magnesium, the CO2 converts it into bicarbonate molecules. This unit has several advantages over the resin-based type, as it doesn’t inject sodium into the water while preserving all the minerals, requires no special maintenance, and produces no waste. However, it should be noted that it’s more expensive and requires the purchase of CO2 cylinders to operate.
How do you install a water softener?
Installing a device as complex and important as a water softener is not like installing a printer. It’s therefore important to call on a professional in the field, because if the installation is done incorrectly, the water produced could be quite unsanitary or even harmful to health and could lead to serious illness. And given that the whole home will be supplied by this water, it’s necessary to make sure the unit is connected to the main water supply so that softened water circulates throughout the house. For added safety, don’t hesitate to entrust the installation to one of our professionals
In short, installing a water softener in a department like the Somme is a real asset. Beyond its hygienic benefit, it will also let you save on cleaning products, protect your appliances, save on electricity, and protect your various household systems.