{"title":"Water Softeners Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard water is commonly known to clog pipes and prevent soap and detergent from dissolving in water where you cannot get a lather. It can also leave spotting on shower screens and cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater softeners are a hard water treatment option that use ion exchange resin to leave your water softer and can be easily installed at the point where water enters your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater softeners work to reduce mineral contaminants that can cause build-up, helping to ensure that your appliances last longer and your glass stays cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water softener is not a filter, so we recommend adding a water filtration system that can be used for your drinking water and compliment your water softener. This will ensure you always have fresh, great tasting water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"readmore-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy do you need a water softener?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard water can cause more problems than just unsightly residue on your taps and shower screens. The high mineral content - primarily calcium and magnesium - can reduce the efficiency of appliances, lead to clogged pipes and make soap and detergents less effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, this build-up can damage plumbing, increase energy consumption and shorten the lifespan of washing machines, dishwashers and hot water systems. A water softener helps combat these issues by removing excess minerals and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/purewatersystems.com.au\/blogs\/news\/water-softeners-what-are-they\"\u003eimproving the quality\u003c\/a\u003e of water throughout your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy softer skin, silkier hair, cleaner glassware and longer lasting appliances by investing in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/purewatersystems.com.au\/\"\u003ePure Water Systems\u003c\/a\u003e Water Softener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do water softeners work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water softener operates using an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/purewatersystems.com.au\/blogs\/news\/how-do-water-softeners-work\"\u003eion exchange process\u003c\/a\u003e that removes hard minerals like calcium and magnesium from your water. Inside the unit, tiny resin beads attract and trap these minerals, exchanging them for sodium ions. When the resin beads become saturated, the system undergoes a regeneration cycle using a salt-based brine solution to flush away the collected minerals, restoring the beads' ability to soften water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike cartridge-based systems that require frequent replacements, a real water softener offers long-term performance with minimal maintenance. With automatic or semi-automatic options available, maintaining soft water has never been easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of using a water softener\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling a water softener improves water quality throughout your home, offering multiple advantages for your skin, appliances and household cleaning. Here’s how you can benefit from making the switch to soft water:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSofter skin and silkier hair\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hard water can leave skin feeling dry and hair looking dull. Softened water helps retain natural moisture for a healthier feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresher clothes and linens\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clothes, towels and bed linens feel softer and maintain their quality longer with soft water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevention of scale build-up\u003c\/strong\u003e - Reduces mineral deposits in hot water systems, taps and pipes, preventing blockages and extending the lifespan of plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved energy efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hard water forces appliances to work harder. A water softener helps reduce energy consumption in water heaters and dishwashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e - Say goodbye to stubborn water stains on shower screens, taps and glassware. Soft water makes cleaning effortless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtends appliance lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e - Washing machines, dishwashers and kettles last longer without the damage caused by hard water minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost savings\u003c\/strong\u003e - Lower maintenance costs, reduced energy bills and longer lasting appliances mean long-term financial benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess detergent and soap usage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Soft water improves soap lathering, reducing the need for excessive detergent, shampoo and cleaning products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"water-softener","title":"Water Softener","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater is the essence of life! We drink it, bathe in it and water our produce with it. We swim, surf, dive and even exercising in it! Everyone loves great water for all these activities, and nothing feels better on a hot day than enjoying a nice cool drink of water or \u003cspan\u003etaking a refreshing dip \u003c\/span\u003eto cool down. But is all water alike? If it looks clear, must be fine? Well not quite… we live in a country which has hugely different water sources and as such, there is varying water quality across our country, with the main difference being the hardness of the water. Pure Water Systems Real Water Softeners are the perfect solution for homes and businesses in areas with hard water. Each Water Softener System is prepared, supplied, and installed specifically for your needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hard water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHard water is water that has a high mineral content. These minerals are generally made up of calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium. The hardness of your water depends on the levels of these minerals.\u003cbr\u003eYou can often identify hard water by the mineral build-up on your taps, shower screens and appliances or you may notice your hair may be brittle or towels and sheets may resemble sand paper, this can be a result of hard water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you soften water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy simply removing the hardness from your water, it will not only promote healthy skin and softer, silkier hair, you will also notice softer laundry including your sheets and towels. You will also experience less mineral build-up on your taps and shower screens making cleaning a breeze. A real water softener can even reduce your electricity bill, as hard water can create a scale build-up on the hot water system, meaning the elements must work harder to heat through that scale barrier to heat your water. Don’t be fooled by inferior cartridge whole house systems, nothing works as well as a real water softener! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do water softeners work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, how does a real water softener work? Real water softeners remove dissolved minerals by a process called ion exchange. This process uses electrostatically sensitive plastic beads called resin. This resin is specially designed to attract certain ions so, as the water passes it, the hardness is attracted. The resin is pre-rinsed with sodium ions so when an ion of hardness is attracted, an ion of sodium is released. As mentioned above, the main hardness ions are magnesium (Mg), potassium (K) and calcium (Ca), the combination of these is what leaves that white film on shower screens and the build-up around the outlet of taps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of a real water softener is the low maintenance in comparison to inferior cartridge systems, which are commonly available on the market. A real water softener has a function which, when the resin beads are fully depleted of sodium, will reverse the process, and replace the captured hardness with fresh sodium ready to go again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifference between cartridge Whole House Systems and Water Softeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cartridge system requires you to constantly replace cartridges which, not only takes time, but also gets expensive, particularly if you are in a hard water area. As soon as the water has passed through the cartridge it starts depleting whereas, with a real water softener, a simple calculation will allow it to be set to auto-regenerate (for fully automatic models). A semi-automatic Water Softener requires the user to manually turn a small mechanical timer to initiate the softener's regeneration cycle, after which the softener will automatically shut off upon cycle completion. This means our water softeners only need a small amount of annual maintenance, plus a top-up of the brine (salt) tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eWill my water be salty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater softeners use salt purely to regenerate by washing accumulated hard water minerals to drain and to recharge the softening resin by re-attaching sodium ions. When salt (sodium chloride) is dissolved in water, it breaks the ionic bond between the sodium and chloride. When the softener is in it’s regeneration cycle, this dissolved solution (called brine) is passed through the softening resin allowing the accumulated minerals and chloride to be flushed away and the sodium ions to re-attach to the resin bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"566\"\u003eSodium without chloride does not have or leave a salty taste so once the re-generation cycle has completed, the treated water will taste ‘normal’ however as the real water softener won’t remove all the contaminants that can be found in tap water, we recommend also installing a filtration or purification system within your kitchen so that your drinking water is free of contaminants like chlorine, disinfection chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) eg. benzene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size softener do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best way to check your water meter and note the time and usage, then in 24 hours check it again and note the increase, then multiply that figure by 365 and that will be your daily average usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Water Systems Water Softeners are available for purchase by phone. Please contact our team on 1300 808 966 so we can provide you with your options for a water softener to suit your needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Estimated shipping is up to two weeks. Free shipping only applicable for metro and selected regional areas. For rural shipping locations please contact our Product Solutions Team on 1300 808 966.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor installation, servicing and maintenance guidelines in your local area, please check with your local water authority or state plumbing regulations as they vary between states and territories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Water Systems","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Fully Automatic","offer_id":47318276505908,"sku":"POE-702-1E4-11","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Semi-Automatic","offer_id":47318276604212,"sku":"POE-702-1F4-21","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Semi-Automatic","offer_id":47318276538676,"sku":"POE-702-1E4-21","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Fully Automatic","offer_id":49047015751988,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/3139\/5632\/files\/water-softner-blue-1080x1080_1.jpg?v=1753048914"}],"url":"https:\/\/purewatersystems.com.au\/collections\/water-softeners\/home.oembed","provider":"Pure Water Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}