WATER SOFTENER

Protection against limescale build-up

Hard water contains higher levels of minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium compounds, which can form limescale when water is heated. Deposits in boilers, on heating elements and inside water circuits can reduce equipment efficiency and increase cleaning and maintenance requirements.

Manual and automatic water softeners

Manual water softeners provide a simple solution for lower water consumption and require manual regeneration of the ion-exchange resin. Automatic models perform regeneration using salt tablets according to the selected operating cycle and are suitable for equipment with regular or higher water consumption.

Choosing a water softener by hardness and consumption

The required softener capacity depends on the hardness of the incoming water, the water consumption of the connected equipment and the amount of softened water required between regeneration cycles. Correctly selected water treatment helps limit limescale formation and protect internal components of dishwashers, coffee machines, combi ovens and other water-connected equipment.

Water softening and reverse osmosis

Water softening and reverse osmosis are different methods of water treatment, and the appropriate solution depends on the incoming water quality and the requirements of the connected equipment. More information about water hardness, limescale and water treatment is available in our article Water quality in gastronomy and its impact on catering equipment.