Homer's Soft Water
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| 1118 Lark Lane Richmond Texas 77469 Phone/Fax: 281-342-6702 Toll free: 800-246-6702 |
Why do I need a water softener?
Most water contains more than water
Almost all of the water found in the United States is hard water. Hard water that is contaminated with
dissolved calcium and magnesium that can have a negative impact on you, your household and your
pocketbook.
Hard water produces scale
... You probably have hard water
Minerals precipitate out of the water and stick to things. The scale doesn't conduct heat well and it also
reduces the flow through pipes. It reacts with soap to form a sticky scum, and also reduces the soap's
ability to lather. Water left untreated will have minerals that will cause yellow stains on toilets, tubs,
bathroom fixtures and clothing making them much harder to clean. Eventually this buildup will clog
plumbing and shorten the life of appliances like the dishwasher, washing machine, humidifier and water
heater. Scale deposits not only cut down on the efficiency of these appliances, they cost you money,
increasing both energy and maintenance bills.
Almost all of the water found in the United States is hard water. Hard water that is contaminated with
dissolved calcium and magnesium that can have a negative impact on you, your household and your
pocketbook.
Hard water produces scale
- If there are stains or buildup on your sinks, bathtubs or coffee pot
- If you have to use large amounts of soap to clean dishes or wash your hair
- If your water tastes or smells odd
... You probably have hard water
Minerals precipitate out of the water and stick to things. The scale doesn't conduct heat well and it also
reduces the flow through pipes. It reacts with soap to form a sticky scum, and also reduces the soap's
ability to lather. Water left untreated will have minerals that will cause yellow stains on toilets, tubs,
bathroom fixtures and clothing making them much harder to clean. Eventually this buildup will clog
plumbing and shorten the life of appliances like the dishwasher, washing machine, humidifier and water
heater. Scale deposits not only cut down on the efficiency of these appliances, they cost you money,
increasing both energy and maintenance bills.
The idea behind a water softener is simple. The calcium and magnesium ions in the water are replaced
with sodium ions. Since sodium does not precipitate out in pipes or react badly with soap, both of the
problems of hard water are eliminated. To do the ion replacement, the water in the house runs through
a bed of small plastic beads (resin). The resin are covered with sodium ions. As the water flows past the
sodium ions, they swap places with the calcium and magnesium ions. Eventually, the resin contain
nothing but calcium and magnesium and no sodium, and at this point they stop softening the water. It is
then time to regenerate the resin.
Regeneration involves soaking the resin in a stream of sodium ions. Salt is sodium chloride, so the water
softener mixes up a very strong brine solution and flushes it through the resin (this is why you load up a
water softener with salt). The strong brine displaces all of the calcium and magnesium that has built up in
the resin and replaces it again with sodium. The remaining brine plus all of the calcium and magnesium is
flushed out through a drain pipe.
with sodium ions. Since sodium does not precipitate out in pipes or react badly with soap, both of the
problems of hard water are eliminated. To do the ion replacement, the water in the house runs through
a bed of small plastic beads (resin). The resin are covered with sodium ions. As the water flows past the
sodium ions, they swap places with the calcium and magnesium ions. Eventually, the resin contain
nothing but calcium and magnesium and no sodium, and at this point they stop softening the water. It is
then time to regenerate the resin.
Regeneration involves soaking the resin in a stream of sodium ions. Salt is sodium chloride, so the water
softener mixes up a very strong brine solution and flushes it through the resin (this is why you load up a
water softener with salt). The strong brine displaces all of the calcium and magnesium that has built up in
the resin and replaces it again with sodium. The remaining brine plus all of the calcium and magnesium is
flushed out through a drain pipe.
How does a water softener work?
Does Homer's Soft Water accept credit cards?
Yes. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express.
Do you rent equipment?
Yes. We offer many different rental options for all water needs. Call for a price today!
What is your service area?
We service the greater Houston area.