No Salt Catalytic/Magnetic
Water Softeners
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Why a different system is
needed for city water sources vs. well water systems.
There are many reasons that well water filters are
different from city water filters.
First, city water is regulated and
has to meet certain guidelines. Private wells need to be monitored by
the owner. Well water also tends to have more sediment and higher
mineral contents than City water sources. The Maxi-cure system for Well
water systems has a pre-filter which captures these sediments and
minerals prior to going through the water softener process. Because of
this pre-filter, the Maxi-cure system for well water systems does
require backwashing with a minimal amount of water. The Aquafer Water
Source for City water systems does not require backwashing at all. No
salt is needed for either system and no chemicals are dumped into your
waste water system which is a big environmental concern in many places
today.
However, knowing that you are on City or Well
water systems is not the only factor to consider. We must know something of the chemistry of the water. In
particular the Calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and pH. From this we can establish the
Langlier's index
and apply it to our lab test data. We estimate that 85% of all municipal water supplies can be treated.
To obtain this information contact your municipality. They test the
water on a daily basis and should be able to give you the information
over the phone.
Testing For City Water Systems
City water is regulated and must meet certain guidelines
set by the Government. These units are built for optimum use and longevity
based on Government guidelines. Therefore, if you are on a city water
system, no testing of your water is necessary for this water softener.
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our complete line of
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For City Water Sources
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For Well Water Systems
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Testing For Well Water Systems
Each MaxiCure Softener is custom built to your
specific needs. If you are on a private well it is strongly recommend
that you have your water tested prior to ordering to ensure the
productivity and longevity of your system. The test determines what
parameters are out of spec. Next the test determines what the load of
media within the tank should be. There is a variety of grades of garnet,
Pyrolox, Birm, Calcite, Corosex, KDF and carbon. The grade used is
dependant on the test results. If the water is not tested or a copy of a
water analysis from the prospective customer is not provided, we cannot,
with any degree of confidence, assure performance of the unit.
This
test is free to you! Here is all you need to do. Place at least 1 oz
of water from your tap into a clean container. Label the container
clearly with your name, address, phone number and email address. Mail
to:
Healthy Home Mall
PO Box 305
Rexford, MT 59930
We will email you with the
results and recommendation within approximately 2 weeks of receipt of your
water. Sooner if at all possible. It is as easy at that!
A Few Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I install the unit myself?
If you have any plumbing experience
at all you should be able to install the unit yourself. However, we
often recommend a plumber for the average home owner.
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How is your product different from traditional water softeners?
- Most water hardness treatment systems rely on sodium ion exchange
which can have adverse effects to both people and the environment. While ion exchange systems substitute
salt (sodium) for calcium, the Aquafer Water Source and Maxi-Cure System transforms dissolved calcium to crystallized
calcium. Calcium in its crystallized state is rendered harmless and free from its objectionable scaling effects.
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What is your product used for?
- The Aquafer Water Source and
Maxi-Cure System has several uses. It is primarily used for
residential applications where superior water is desired for both taste and functional use. It is also used for
commercial applications where scale prevention is required, such as; water heater pre-treatment, reverse osmosis
pre-treatment, etc.
Do regular water softeners
waste a lot of water?
It depends on the water hardness, softener design, and the
family size. But the average would be about 10,000 gallons a year.
That's a lot of water.
It sounds like these units are very friendly to the environment. Is this true?
Yes it is. Also in many parts of the US there is legislation
pending to stop the discharge of the salt into municipal sewers. You can imagine the problems that would be caused by
hundreds or thousands of softeners in a single city.
If you have any questions
about either one of these systems please feel free to e-mail us at info@healthyhomemall.com.
To view our entire selection of water
softeners, click here.
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