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August 9, 2010

Magnetic Water Softener Benefits Galore!

The types of water softeners on the residential market continue to grow and your options become better and better by the day! While many of the original softening systems which hit the market sucked up energy, were a major hassle to install, and still weren't all that effective, times have definitely changed! With the wonders of technological advances, you can now purchase a magnetic water softener which doesn't take any electricity at all, is fast and easy to install, and which is extremely effective at eliminating the dangerous minerals found in your tap water.

Magnetic Water Treatment Softener - No Salt Water Conditioners

There are many different benefits to using a magnetic water softener over any other type, so let's jump to the point and give them to you right away:

Benefit 1: Easy Installation

You don't even need tools to install most magnetic softening systems into your home! While some other types of water softeners require you to turn off the water to your home and then actually cut into pipes and make permanent structural changes to your plumbing, you don't have to do that at all with a magnetic system!

The technology used for this type of home water softening system has made it easier and faster than ever to get your system up and running in the home. If you are uncomfortable with the installation process of other units you can now purchase a magnet system and even install it yourself since you don't even need tools!

Benefit 2: No Salt

One of the huge criticisms of early day home water softening systems was the amount of sodium that they put into the environment. Salt is needed for many types of softening systems to work effectively, but a magnetic water softener does not use any salt at all. This will not only decrease your carbon footprint by saving the environment from an assault of salt from your home, but it will make your system more effective in every possible way.

All of the benefits of a home water softening system are magnified when you eliminate the salt from your system!

Benefit 3: Lime Scale Build-Up No More

If you worry about lime building up in your pipes and causing common plumbing problems which can wreck your home and cost you tons of money in repairs, then purchasing a magnetic water softening system is the best home improvement project you could ever take on. This system will eliminate the build-up of minerals in your pipes and thus prevent some very serious plumbing issues down the line!

Benefit 4: Completely Safe Consumption

The best thing about a magnetic water softener is that every aspect of the system is completely safe for you, all of your pets, and even the environment. This is an innovative technology which has taken a product that was already great for your health and made it as healthy as can possibly be. The technology is safe and will be a completely safe addition to your family, whether you are using the water to cook for your children or fill the water bowl for your new puppy!

See, there are some great benefits to purchasing a magnetic water softening system over other types. While some homeowners just like purchasing the newest technology, most end up going with this type of softening system because it is so simple to install and doesn't have to be a permanent feature in the home if they don't want it to be. Portability is definitely a plus in this market!

Magnetic Water Conditioner - Magnet Water Treatment - No Salt Water Softener

June 26, 2010

Water Softeners Are Useful, Not Sexy

Water softeners aren't really a sexy purchase, but they can go a long way toward making life better in your home. Hard water is a common problem associated with well water. You may have noticed rings in your toilet or dishwasher, laundry not quite getting cleaned, etc. Many times the answer can be a water softener. Most kinds of softener machines are sized according to how many people are going to use them. The bigger the unit the more expensive it is. Most people think that the typical purchase of a water softener is a sizable investment, but it doesn't have to be.

Many companies that sell water treatment equipment offer hardness tests. We went through the home demo from a major national chain (I won't name names) and of course they showed how horribly hard our water was. They gave us the speech on how much soap we can save with soft water (that is true) and showed us the difference in water types (far clearer with soft water). But then they wanted us to pay hundreds of dollars a year to use their special system plus expensive salt. No way! There has to be a cheaper option. Fortunately there is. We did our homework and compared models at the major home improvement stores. We saw that most were far cheaper than the brand name monthly subscription scenario. For about $250-$300 up front and then $12 worth of salt that lasted 8 months we had soft water. I love a bargain!

Many people think soft water tastes salty. You can control how your softener unit works to adjust the level of "softness" you want. Give it a few days and make adjustments slowly. You will soon find that perfect setting and you'll save a fortune in the process, not only in dish and laundry soaps, but in household cleaning supplies and no monthly subscriptions.

If you are having water issues at your home and hardness appears as the only substantial water problem, the installation of a water softener is recommended. Sometimes the required water treatment may range from nothing at all to simple filters, a small water softener or a small reverse osmosis system. Until you know the real problem don't go overboard getting everything. Start with filters and then get an economical unit and you'll be amazed at the difference.


Article By Kristen Easton