When water contains a significant amount of calcium and magnesium, it is called hard water. Hard water is known to clog pipes and impede soap and detergent dissolving in water. Water softening is a technique that removes the calcium and magnesium ions that cause the water to be hard. Iron and manganese ions may also be removed during softening.

AquaFlo water softeners are available in four sizes, from 1500 to 3600 L/hr capacity. The size will depend on water usage and degree of total hardness of the water supply.

They are extremely easy to operate — just set the controller initially and then replenish the salt in the brine tank only as required. No user adjustments are needed as the AquaFlo controller adjusts to accommodate changing water usage automatically. And it won’t regenerate too early or too late, saving on both salt and water. Plus with a low maintenance, high reliability softener head you’ll find you have minimal service worries.

	No more pipe scaling requiring expensive cleaning or replacement
	No more water heater scaling causing heater element failure
	Eliminate spotting stains on glassware and crockery
	Brighter spotting stains on glassware and crockery
	Soaps and shampoos lather easier
	Reducing soap, detergent and maintenance costs

The methods to remove iron and manganese are varied and require a complete water analysis to design the ‘right’ system for your water. AquaFlo also have a “Design Information Sheet” which should be filled out prior to equipment recommendation.

Greensand/Potassium Permanganate
Manganese Greensand is a purple/black granular filter medium processed from glauconitic sand. The filter media is contained inside a fibreglass vessel, as water flows through this media, oxidation occurs which takes the iron out of solution and turns it into a particle. The particle is then trapped in the media just like a sand filter. The filter is backwashed and regenerated with a solution of Potassium Permanganate based on time using a built-in automatic valve.