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
ruppsn schrieb:
But these aren’t those voodoo devices with magnets, right? No, these work without magnets and not through ion exchange. Just try searching for "alternative hardness stabilization." Always make sure to look for the DVGW W510 certification mark when buying a system like this.
The water hardness remains the same during measurement; the lime scale deposits form at crystallization points and not on the pipes or heating elements. Depending on the desired outcome, one should choose the appropriate solution. We wanted to avoid altering the sodium content and taste of the water while still protecting the sanitary installation.
Cleaning becomes easier because the limescale can be wiped off more easily since the crystals are larger. Even with ion exchangers, limescale cannot be completely reduced, and some residue remains, which deposits. Unfortunately, cleaning is necessary with both solutions :-(
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hemali200322 May 2018 00:03We installed a BWT system for 2300 including installation. Before, the water was 28°C (82°F) – that meant a month full of cleaning! Wow, how the sink looked! Taking a shower without wiping afterward was out of the question! I don’t want to go without it anymore!
Before, we had a Grünbeck system (in the old apartment), which also worked well!
Before, we had a Grünbeck system (in the old apartment), which also worked well!