What type of water softener resin should I use?
The Quick Answer Most water softener use a high quality FDA food grade Softener Resin. Unless you have some extraordinary reason, this is the resin you will want to use C-100 E NA Softener Resin.
Are all water softener resin the same?
Not all water softener resin is the same. WaterBoss uses “fine mesh” resin, which is much smaller, so more beads are tightly packed into the bed compared to ordinary resins.
What is standard mesh resin?
Standard and Fine Mesh Fine mesh resin also removes hardness but is preferred for removal of iron from well water. (Standard Hi Cap also removes iron, but fine mesh does it better.) The disadvantage of fine mesh resin is that it reduces service flow. You cannot simply put fine mesh resin into a standard unit.
What is 10% cross linked resin?
The “cross link” refers to the bonds inside the resin bead. The 10% resin has more bonds that hold the beads together so that they will last longer. Over time, resin beads will fracture and break down into a mush-like paste.
Is fine mesh resin better?
For such applications, fine mesh resin is the more effective choice. This is because fine mesh resin is smaller and packed more tightly than regular resin, and has a larger surface area to which iron can attach.
Can I replace the resin in my water softener?
Unscrew the valve head and set it aside (you may need a helper to hold the resin tank while you twist). Dump out all the resin and gravel (Photo 2). Before you install the new resin, cut the new riser tube to the same height as the old one and insert it into the water softener resin tank. Refill the softener (Photo 3).
How often should water softener resin be replaced?
every 10 years
Water softener resin will usually need to be replaced every 10 years. Resin that’s exposed to high levels of chlorine, iron, or water hardness will only last around 5 years. The lifespan of the resin depends on the quality of the water it is treating.
How much resin should a water softener have?
0.64 to 2.00 cubic feet
Depending on its size, the amount of resin should be anywhere from 0.64 to 2.00 cubic feet. When you get the amount right, you eliminate one potential source of water softener problem.
How much resin does a water softener need?
Depending on its size, the amount of resin should be anywhere from 0.64 to 2.00 cubic feet. When you get the amount right, you eliminate one potential source of water softener problem.
How long do the resin beads last in a water softener?
10 to 15 years
If your water softener doesn’t put out any soft water or it regenerates and runs out of soft water quickly (in just a day or so), you probably have a damaged “resin bed.” A water softener resin bed normally lasts 10 to 15 years.
How often should I replace the resin in my water softener?
Can you put too much resin in a water softener?
Amount of Resin It is equally important to know whether the problem is not related to having too much resin in the water softener. When the water softener tank is filled up to the tank with resin it can result to restricted water flow.