BRINE TANK SALT
A salt brine tank is a container used to hold a solution of water and salt, typically sodium chloride, which is used for water softening. The tank is typically made of plastic or fiberglass and is filled with a specific amount of salt and water. Water softeners work by exchanging the hardness minerals (usually calcium and magnesium) in the water with sodium ions from the salt. It is an essential component of a water softener system because it stores the salt solution and initiates the regeneration process to replace the sodium ions on the resin beads in the softener. The brine solution is circulated through the resin tank, exchanging the sodium ions with the hardness minerals, which are then flushed out of the system. The regenerated resin beads are then ready to remove hardness from the water again.
We recommend using Extra Coarse Salt that is NSF 60 certified. Contact us for more details. Below you will find the benefits of using Extra Coarse Salt in your brine tank.
- Increases Efficiency: Extra coarse salt dissolves more slowly than fine salt, meaning it can extend the time between refills in a brine tank. This can save time and money, as well as reduce the frequency of maintenance required.
- Reduces Bridging: Bridging occurs when salt forms a hard crust on top of the water in the brine tank, preventing the remaining salt from dissolving. Extra coarse salt is less prone to bridging because it has larger particles that are less likely to clump together.
- Prevents Caking: Caking occurs when salt becomes compacted at the bottom of the brine tank, reducing the amount of salt available for the softening process. Extra coarse salt is less likely to cake because it has larger particles that allow water to circulate more freely, preventing clumping.
- Improves Water Quality: Extra coarse salt can help remove hard water minerals from water more effectively, resulting in improved water quality. This can reduce the buildup of scale on plumbing fixtures and appliances, prolonging their lifespan.
- Environmentally Friendly: Using extra coarse salt in a brine tank can reduce the amount of salt discharged into the environment. This is because the salt dissolves more slowly, allowing more of it to be used in the softening process and less to be discharged as waste.
