Water Softener Regeneration Process

Water softener regeneration cycle time is about two hours.

Water softener regeneration process.

But first let s discuss why regeneration occurs. The regeneration process starts with a backwash during which the softener pumps water backward through the treatment medium to remove sediment. How often a water softener will regenerate or recharge is controlled by the valve of a water softener system. It is not recommended to use water during a water softener regeneration as hard water will fill the water heater which could lead to buildup in the equipment.

During regeneration salty water from the brine tank flows up the fill tube and into the softener tank. A normally functioning water softener takes water from the utility hookup source and sends it through the various tanks ion exchanging processes before it reaches your home. During the regeneration process the flow of water is extended to flow back through the softener through the use of a water loop. To understand the water softener s regeneration process you first have to find out what are the different parts and how they work.

A rinse cycle commences and the salty water washes the mineral deposits off the resin beads. This step takes about 10 minutes. Other considerations depending on the size of your water softener a regeneration cycle typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes and uses anywhere from 40 to 60 gallons of water. The valve or control valve is the brain of the softener unit since it gives the commands as to when the softener regeneration process will occur.