The most popular water conditioner for the home is the ion exchange water softener. When shopping for such a device, make sure it has enough of the plastic beads called 'resin' to treat the amount of water you will use. Most families use an average of 87 gallons per person, each day. Next, you'll want to consider what methods of recharging it offers. This is important, because the unit will lose its ability to soften water, unless it's periodically recharged with salt water. The time clock is the most basic method; it simply initiates recharge at pre-set intervals. However, it doesn't take into account how much water you've actually used. A more sophisticated control is electronic sensing. This device monitors the resin, and recharges it only when necessary. Another method is the meter: depending on the hardness of your water, the unit will recharge after a certain number of gallons are used. Finally, if you're concerned about extra salt being added to your water, you may want to consider devices that use ionic conversion or magnetism to soften the water. For more information on water conditioners, contact a water conditioning company.
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