Using an electronic water softener is a relatively new thing. Electronic water softeners are a fairly new technology that’s becoming a popular alternative to salt/resin based water softeners. They work by sending an electronic signal through your water to help neutralize some of the calcium and magnesium ions that cause lime scale and rust stains.
Traditional water softening uses sodium ions (salt) in exchange for the calcium and magnesium ions in the water. This is facilitated through a special resin that’s able to absorb the magnesium and calcium ions and in exchange for mostly harmless sodium ions.
Electronic water softeners function by inducing electromagnetic fields with a constantly changing frequency. This makes the calcium and magnesium effectively crystallize in the water, causing it to be permanently suspended. This prevents the minerals from leaving deposits in your toilet, sink and shower.
This not only prevents mineral build up in your pipes, but can also reverse build up which has already occurred. The treated water becomes able to absorb additional minerals, which eventually helps to flush any previous deposits from your pipes as the lime scale and calcium build ups slowly dissolve. It can also help prevent any mineral deposits outside your pipes such as around faucets and in your toilet bowl.
An electronic water softener can help keep your water healthier than a traditional water softener would. Salt based softeners add additional sodium to your water when removing minerals. The harder your water is the more sodium there will be added to it to help soften it. People who are trying to avoid salt intake should definitely stay away from traditional water softeners.
Salt based water softeners also inhibit the ability to recycle water. High levels of sodium can also damage soil, effectively changing the composition. These impacts have actually gotten traditional salt/resin softeners banned in Santa Clarita County, California. This makes an electronic water softener ideal for anyone interested in their health and the impact we have on the environment.