There is a quiet device killer in your pipes right now. It is called lime and is the product of hard water. And it affects your devices as we speak.
If you live in an area where hard water is common, you may have noticed certain things. Do you often see white spots on your dishes? What about your shower head or faucet? If the answer to these two questions is yes, you now know what is to blame.
The problem with the water softener
Water softeners have been the method of solving water hardness for several years. However, people have not yet considered their disadvantages. Nowadays, water softeners are prohibited in certain states. And for a good reason. As they soften water, they add a lot of sodium. Drinking soft water increases your daily sodium intake, probably to an extreme level. Not only that, but plasticizers also tend to waste a lot of water. And they also have a negative impact on the septic tanks. In short, they solve a problem, but they do much more. In addition, they are difficult to install and need to be fed with salt from time to time. All of these problems have motivated people to find a better solution to the hard water problem. We'll talk about one of them today.
How a water decalcifier works
We present the best alternative we have found so far: the water decalcifier. A water decalcifier sends electromagnetic impulses through your pipe. You wind two coils around the pipe and plug the descaler into a socket. Its CPU controls the frequency of the pulses based on the water pressure and the pipe type. These impulses change the shape of mineral crystals in hard water. They make the crystals less sticky and bulky. In this way, limescale deposits are removed and soft water is obtained without the addition of sodium or chemicals. The model we found to bring the best for your money comes from a company called Yarna. In the YarnaStore you can read all the specifications and advantages in detail.
How does a water decalcifier affect my washing machine?
As already mentioned, limescale is the main culprit that shortens the life of your washing machine. Because a water decalcifier removes lime, your washing machine will last much longer. Lime forms particularly well when hard water warms up. Therefore, washing machine, kettle, water heater and dishwasher must be protected if you have hard water. So think about it. Although the initial investment may seem large, it will save you money in the long run. If your washing machine breaks, you will need to buy a new one. Or spend time and money replacing many damaged parts. It is a tedious process that can be completely avoided with the help of a descaler.
What other things can a water decalcifier save?
In short, everything that uses water. Your ironing machine, your dishwasher, your kettle, your kettle etc. But not only appliances benefit from softened water. Your clothes will come out less dirty. You don't have to wash away as much soap and shampoo foam. This in turn reduces your water bills.
What a descaler doesn't do
You will be impressed with all the benefits. However, please note that a descaler is not a water filter. If you have pathogens, chemicals and other water pollutants, you still need a certified water filter system.
Final thoughts
A water decalcifier can add valuable years to your washing machine. Plasticizers and reverse osmosis systems can also do this, but they have disadvantages that are simply not available with decalcifying agents.
