Whole House Water Filters For Perth

Perth’s water supply has high levels of TDS (total dissolved solids) and hardness (calcium and magnesium) due to the source being mostly groundwater and desalination plants. These natural minerals are dissolved in the water as it moves through soil and rock and cannot be removed by filtration. The resulting high levels of hardness and TDS can cause various problems in household plumbing systems and appliances such as scale deposits, staining, and build-up, as well as reducing the lifespan of appliances and increasing energy consumption. To solve these issues, a whole house water filter with an automatic water softener is generally required in Perth Northern Suburbs.

This is because whole house water filters only reduce chlorine, taste, odours, chemicals, and other contaminants, but not the scale caused by calcium and magnesium. Water softeners are the only systems that can capture these minerals, reducing their concentration through ion exchange resin that exchanges calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions.

The ion exchange resin is the key to the water softener’s effectiveness. It captures calcium and magnesium ions and regenerates every 8,500 Litres with a saltwater solution (brine) to remove the minerals it has caught. Regeneration is necessary to prevent damage to the ion exchange resin, which becomes exhausted and depleted of sodium ions over time.

Each regeneration process requires around 4.5kg of salt, and most water softeners have ample storage capacity for salt (approximately 50kg). It is recommended to replace the ion exchange resin every 7-10 years, depending on water usage and quality.

It is important to note that water softeners cannot be installed alone and require a pre-filtration system to remove chlorine, which can damage the ion exchange resin.

WA Water Filters is a certified supplier for water softeners and offers specialized water filter systems for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. They supply and install whole house water filters with water softeners in Perth and have achieved 100% customer satisfaction. Consider their services if you’re interested in installing a whole house water filter with a water softener. Other whole house water filters can also be purchased from our store.