water softeners
water softeners
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i am looking for the chemical equation for water softeners. it doesnt need to be balances. thank you.
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RE: water softeners
In cursory review, where z = ion exchange site on the ion exchange resin, we have:
Softening:
CaCO3 + 2 NaZ <==> Na2CO3 + CaZ
Regeneration:
NaCl + 1/2 CaZ <==> 1/2 CaCl2 + NaZ
High concentrations of salt are used to force the equilibrium to the right ...
RE: water softeners
RE: water softeners
What makes it go into suction mode? Start there... control problem (no power, turned off, etc?), mechanical problem (no water pressure, etc).
RE: water softeners
My only thought is a small leak in the line or fitting that allows the filling to occur but isn't allowing enough suction for water, but I don't hear a leak.