Hello everyone,
we have just finished requesting quotes for heating, ventilation, and plumbing and received offers for various water softening systems. Among them were the BWT AQA Perla (2-tank) and a Grünbeck SoftliQ-SC18 (single-tank). What have you decided on and why? Can you recommend anything? So far, my requirement has been “softer water” below 19 degrees dH (German degrees of hardness) to reduce limescale buildup in the bathroom and washing machines and to make a decent espresso with our dual boiler. Ok, the latter could also be done with bottled water, but that’s a different topic [emoji6]
I understand that, due to the process, the sodium content of the water rises because calcium ions are exchanged for sodium ions. That’s about all I know so far. In your opinion, what else should be considered?
Thanks a lot and best regards,
Stephan
we have just finished requesting quotes for heating, ventilation, and plumbing and received offers for various water softening systems. Among them were the BWT AQA Perla (2-tank) and a Grünbeck SoftliQ-SC18 (single-tank). What have you decided on and why? Can you recommend anything? So far, my requirement has been “softer water” below 19 degrees dH (German degrees of hardness) to reduce limescale buildup in the bathroom and washing machines and to make a decent espresso with our dual boiler. Ok, the latter could also be done with bottled water, but that’s a different topic [emoji6]
I understand that, due to the process, the sodium content of the water rises because calcium ions are exchanged for sodium ions. That’s about all I know so far. In your opinion, what else should be considered?
Thanks a lot and best regards,
Stephan
There are two systems:
1. Ion exchangers that replace calcium with sodium... sodium content increases.
2. The so-called crystallizers. Calcium is clustered into larger particles that no longer form scale deposits. Advantage: No chemicals, no ion exchange. Coffee tastes the same as before.
Basically, it’s a matter of personal preference. We chose solution 2 because it involves no chemicals. Friends of ours have the same system and notice no difference in taste, whereas some acquaintances with solution 1 installed a second water connection for "natural" drinking water in their kitchen.
1. Ion exchangers that replace calcium with sodium... sodium content increases.
2. The so-called crystallizers. Calcium is clustered into larger particles that no longer form scale deposits. Advantage: No chemicals, no ion exchange. Coffee tastes the same as before.
Basically, it’s a matter of personal preference. We chose solution 2 because it involves no chemicals. Friends of ours have the same system and notice no difference in taste, whereas some acquaintances with solution 1 installed a second water connection for "natural" drinking water in their kitchen.
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HilfeHilfe17 May 2018 08:06Grünbeck because the plumber maintains it.
BWT was only intended to be sold and installed. Maintenance would only be possible through the customer service, which is extremely expensive.
BWT was only intended to be sold and installed. Maintenance would only be possible through the customer service, which is extremely expensive.
munger71 schrieb:
There are two systems:
1. Ion exchangers that replace calcium with sodium… sodium levels increase.
2. So-called crystallizers. They group calcium into larger particles that can no longer deposit as limescale. Advantage: no chemicals, no ion exchange. Coffee tastes the same as before.
Basically, it’s a matter of belief. We chose option 2 because it avoids chemicals. Friends of ours have the same system and you can’t taste any difference, whereas acquaintances with option 1 installed a second water line labeled "natural" in the kitchen for drinking water.How much do both solutions cost? My wife actually wants to have one.
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