Knowledges of Ion Exchange Resins

The primary water source that you use for your water softener can contain lots of ions and microbes. Bacteria, mold, and algae have a remarkable ability to adhere to resins and enhance their generation within the resin beds. There are several ways to disinfect polymers.

8% cross-linked softener resins have been used over the years for household water softening applications. But 10% version should be considered in special cases, such as high oxidant levels.

Chlorine and Chloramine degradation, Osmotic shock, and iron fouling build the resin bed weak.

This article discusses the Chlorine and chloramine degradation of resin beds.

Continuous operation of softener may cause for saturation of resin bed. Do we need to replace resins? No, it is not necessary. It is cost-effective with cheaply available regenerate agents and a straightforward method.

Due to their structure, softener resin can divide into gel type and macroporous size. Resin bead standard sizes vary from 0.3 mm to 1.2 mm. Fine mesh resins are more effective in softening than standard mesh sizes.

Using water softener resins for Iron removal will be an effective method, but it will be complicated due to the different forms of Iron in water. pH, Iron, and hardness will be advantageous for iron removal water softeners.