Maintenance of industrial water softeners is important to maintain their performance and longevity. These systems play a crucial role in businesses to properly manage industrial hard water management and avoid adverse impacts such as equipment scale buildup. Constant maintenance will ensure that the water softener maintains its performance as well as support the productivity of industrial water treatment systems. Here are some tips that you can apply in maintaining your industrial water softener.

Regularly Check Resin Beads

Test Resin Beads Every So Often Often, resin beads provide the hard minerals that cause water to become hard. They get fouled up by dissolved contaminants and will eventually make the water not soften.

• Test resin beads from time to time.
• Clean them with whatever specialized cleaning solutions exist, or replace them when they fail to remain efficient.

Clean resin beads assure optimum ion exchange, which is critical to efficient industrial hard water management.

Monitor Salt Levels and Brine Tank Cleanliness

Salt is used for regenerating the resin beads in your water softener. Without enough salt, or a clean brine tank, the performance of the system will go down.

• Salt concentrations in a brine tank must be checked weekly and maintained above the waterline.
• Brine tanks must be cleaned annually to remove sludge and prevent salt bridges.

Healthy levels of salt with a clean tank equate to well-balanced soft water production at a constant rate.

Backwash At Least Regularly

The process of backwash involves the removal of debris accumulated in the resin bed to return it to its functional state.

• Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions for automatic backwashing or check manually the system's schedule.
• Regular backwashing prevents clogging but also prolongs the life of industrial water softeners.

Test Water Hardness Levels

Testing the water hardness before and after softening will guarantee that your system is operating properly.

• Measure your water's hardness levels monthly by using test kits for performance monitoring.
• If you find inconsistency, you can recalibrate the system or seek professional help.