Q：Why do you need to add salt to steam generator soft water treatment?

A：

Scale is a safety issue for steam generators. Scale has poor thermal conductivity, reducing the thermal efficiency of the steam generator and consuming fuel. In severe cases, all pipes will be blocked, affecting normal water circulation and reducing the service life of the steam generator.

Water softener removes scale
The three-stage water softener mainly consists of quartz sand filter, activated carbon filter, resin filter and salt box. It mainly uses ion exchange technology to react with calcium and magnesium ions in the water through the action of resin. Adsorbs unnecessary calcium and magnesium ions in the water to achieve the effect of removing scale. This is where the sodium ions in the salt box come into play. Salt should be added to the salt box from time to time to maintain the adsorption activity of the resin.

Salt removes impurities from resin
The resin continues to adsorb calcium and magnesium ions and will eventually reach a saturated state. How to remove the impurities adsorbed by the resin? At this time, the sodium ions in the salt box play a role. It can convert the impurities adsorbed by the resin to restore the adsorption of the resin. ability. Therefore, salt should be added to the salt box from time to time to maintain the adhesion vitality of the resin.
The consequences of failing to add salt early

If no salt is added in a short period of time, there will not be enough sodium ions to regenerate the failed resin, and part or most of the resin will be in a failed state, so the calcium and magnesium ions in the hard water cannot be effectively converted, causing the water softener processor to lose its purification effect. .

If salt is not added for a long time, the resin will be in a state of failure for a long time. Over time, the strength of the resin will be reduced and it will appear fragile and brittle. When the resin is backwashed, it will easily be discharged out of the machine, resulting in resin loss. In severe cases, the resin will be lost. Causing the water softener system to fail.

If you are equipped with a water softener when using a steam generator, be sure not to forget to add salt to the salt tank and add it early to prevent unnecessary losses.