Are you undecided about whether to get a reverse osmosis system and/or water softener unit only ? We’re glad you’ve found this article, we can surely help you make the best option for your requirements by answering your questions and guiding you through the process.
But what makes a Water Softener better than a Reverse Osmosis System or vice versa?
Water softeners and (RO) reverse osmosis systems both clean and soften your water. Reverse Osmosis systems filter your water using a semi-permeable membrane, which removes almost all pollutants and minerals before flushing them down the drain, leaving you with pure water. Reverse osmosis removes salt, minerals, and other contaminants from water. Ion exchange is used in water softeners to replace minerals that produce hard water with sodium or potassium, resulting in soft water. Because Reverse Osmosis systems are less efficient than water softeners, they are often placed at a single point of use, such as a kitchen sink, rather than being utilized throughout the home.
Which is better of the two? A Reverse Osmosis System or a Water Softener?
It is dependent on your requirements. While a reverse osmosis system softens water as well as filters it, filtering hard water on a regular basis can wear down a RO membrane faster. While a reverse osmosis system can substitute a water softener, it wastes a lot of water, therefore water softeners are usually the most cost-effective option if your water is hard. You may probably require a reverse osmosis system or another filtration system to completely filter your water if it has a peculiar flavor or smell owing to pollutants other than minerals.
Wondering if you can install both a Water Softener and a Reverse Osmosis System?
Definitely. In actuality, a water softener will prolong the life of the Reverse Osmosis porous membrane. The water softener’s softens the water in your entire house, benefiting your pipelines, appliance, faucets, body, and clothes. A reverse osmosis system can be placed under a countertop to deliver filtered water to drink and cooking at a different tap. You may require an extra whole-house system to treat various pollutants in your water, based on what’s in it.