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Our C and J whole-house filtration system offers an economical, high-flow solution that helps prevent scale formation and reduces silt, dirt, rust, scale, sediment, and sand with its Dual Stage Filtration System. Additionally, it effectively diminishes chlorine, bad tastes, and odors, providing filtration to enhance your overall water quality. This system helps ensure cleaner, fresher water throughout your home.
Salt-Free Conditioning Using Polyphosphate
Polyphosphates are a naturally safe, food-grade mineral that works behind the scenes to condition your water. These inorganic compounds (like sodium hexametaphosphate or sodium tripolyphosphate) bind to minerals such as calcium and magnesium—key contributors to hard water. Instead of removing the minerals that cause hard water, polyphosphate transforms how they behave, preventing scale from sticking to your pipes, water heater, and appliances.
Scale Reduction Upflow Filter (SRU)
This filter is designed to maximize contact time with the scale control media. The media is known as TAC (Template-Assisted Crystallization). It converts dissolved hardness minerals into microscopic crystals that don’t stick to surfaces. Water flows up through the filter, lifting and expanding the media bed for better performance.
Important:
Salt-free systems should always be paired with a dechlorinator. Chlorine in your water can damage the media inside these systems and cause them to fail much sooner than expected.
Salt Free Conditioning vs Traditional Water Softening
While most homeowners should consider getting an actual water softener, water conditioners can be an innovative solution designed to manage the challenges of hard water without altering its essential mineral composition. Unlike traditional water softeners that use ion exchange to replace calcium and magnesium ions with sodium or potassium ions, water conditioners typically work by altering the physical properties of these minerals to prevent them from forming scale.
For homes and businesses looking to reduce scale buildup in pipes and appliances, water conditioners can offer an advantage. They do not require the addition of salts and chemicals, making them an environmentally friendly option that avoids the creation of brine waste. Moreover, because they do not remove minerals from the water, the natural taste and health benefits of the water are preserved. Overall, while traditional water softeners are highly effective for certain needs, water conditioners provide a no-salt, low-maintenance alternative that can be particularly appealing to environmentally-conscious consumers.
What’s the Source of Your Water?
At C and J Water, we offer the right water softening solutions for our customers on both well water and city water. Select your water source below to learn more about the water softening solutions we have provided for our customers throughout Central Indiana.
Central Indiana Water Softening Solutions Guide
If you live in Central Indiana, then you’re probably no stranger to hard water. Water is considered “hard” because it contains minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium. These minerals are dissolved in your water. They have unpleasant and unwanted effects.
The C and J Water Softening Solutions Guide will help you determine the best way to mitigate the hardness minerals in your water.
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