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ᐅ Water softening system – Calcium and magnesium increase sodium content

Created on: 29 Oct 2020 21:25
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Hello everyone,

I have read several posts about water softening systems so far. The following disadvantages have come up repeatedly.

  • By removing calcium and magnesium, the sodium content increases, but too much sodium is not good for health.
  • The pipes can be damaged over time and will eventually need to be replaced. This can supposedly be counteracted with phosphorus, but that also should not be in the tap water.
Can anyone confirm this? Are there possibly other ways to prevent limescale buildup?
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MayrCh30 Oct 2020 19:34
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Golfi90 schrieb:

at a very good price
You shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, after all. Who cares about operating costs that are ten times higher? Besides, during each regeneration, about 3kg (7 pounds) of salt is completely wasted into the sewage system.
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Bookstar30 Oct 2020 20:24
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I think he understood it, but now it’s too late.
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MayrCh30 Oct 2020 21:12
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Bookstar schrieb:

now it's too late
Nonsense. Emergency stop, remove the system, sell it off, buy a new one. Otherwise, it’s just a bottomless pit.