How To Calculate & Reduce Water Softener Salt Usage
In this post, Nathan Olszak with Complete Water Solutions talks about How To Calculate & Reduce Water Softener Salt Usage. We’ll take a look at how much salt a water softener will use. This look into how much salt dives into the calculations used to understand how much you will use in a year. Next, we look at ways we can reduce salt usage.
We discuss
- Water Softener Brine Study
We cover how to do a brine study and why brine studies are important. This is a great tool to look at how to reduce salt and can help with troubleshooting.
- Water Softener Brine Reclaim
Brine reclaim is a tool that has been around for a while and can help in water softener salt reduction. We discuss how to reclaim the brine and some things you may want to consider before installing or using brine reclaim in your softener system.
- Salt Saving Water Softener Resin (SST-60)
Salt Saving Resin has been around for a while now and besides using less salt during a regeneration it also has additional benefits. In this video, we discuss the benefits of SST60 Softener Resin.
- Water Softener Hardness Monitors
Water Softener Hardness Monitors have been a great tool in the water conditioning industry. Hardness monitors work by measuring the hardness in the soft water stream. When hard water is detected it can either alarm / alert team members or it can signal the softener system to regenerate.
- Water Reduction
In this video, we discuss potential ideas for reducing your soft water consumption. Reducing your soft water consumption will help in reducing your salt usage for the water softener system.
- How Chlorides And Salt Affect The Environment
In the video, we reference 2 items that are available for download to help you with your calculations and your tracking during a brine study.
Softener Salt Usage Calculations – https://bit.ly/3N0JjRb
Brine Study Free Chart – https://bit.ly/38YNv5l
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With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the water treatment industry, Nathan Olszak is a trusted water treatment expert. He specializes in designing, engineering, and servicing water treatment systems. As the owner of Complete Water Solutions, Osmonics, and Membrane Cleaning Pro, Nathan has built a reputation for delivering customized water treatment solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and water quality across various industries, including the medical, commercial, and manufacturing sectors.
Nathan’s journey in water treatment began as a service technician. He gained in-depth knowledge by working with all major brands of equipment, including Veolia, Suez, Bruner, Culligan, Pentair, Aquamatic, Osmonics, GE Water, Marlo, Lakeside, Fleck, Autotrol, US Filter, ION Pure, Siemens, Evoqua, and many others. This hands-on expertise, combined with his technical certifications, has made him a leader in water system engineering and water management.
Credentials & Expertise
- Certifications: David H. Paul Reverse Osmosis Certification, PLC Programming
- License: Power Plant Operating Engineer 3rd Class
- Specialties:
- Design & engineering of water treatment systems and advanced water systems
- Custom water filtration systems and solutions
- Installation, automation, and repair of water treatment systems
- Expertise in Reverse Osmosis (RO), Deionization, Water Softening, Carbon Filtration, Iron Filtration, UV Treatment, Ultrafiltration (UF), Process Filtration, CEDI/EDI, and more
- Specialized knowledge in Boiler Feed Water, Tower Makeup Water, and drinking water production for industries such as bottling, pharmaceuticals, and food processing
- Project management and reclaiming of water system waste for other uses
- Evaluation of raw water sources and potential contamination risks
- Industrial water treatment strategies to prevent corrosion and optimize system performance
- Boiler water treatment to enhance energy efficiency and system longevity
Nathan’s commitment to excellence extends beyond equipment sales and service. He works closely with clients to develop tailored water treatment services that optimize performance and meet their operations’ unique demands. His expertise covers methods that mitigate water impurities, ensure fresh water accessibility, and maintain regulatory compliance. It also includes the design of high-efficiency reverse osmosis systems for industrial use.
Nathan focuses on the latest technology in water conditioning, water softeners, filters, and pumps to improve maintenance and efficiency. His experience in laboratory testing and biofilm control ensures the highest industry standards in water treatment processes and water management.Â
Additionally, his deep understanding of infrastructure and water data analysis provides long-term, cost-effective solutions that promote health and safety. His expertise ensures that businesses receive top-tier, quality water treatment solutions.
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