0
If you add softened water to a swimming pool with hard water rather than draining and refilling how could the addition of soft water be corrosive?
The corrosive properties of water are not affected by its hardness. This is a common misconception that can be explained by the types of source water that yield naturally soft or naturally hard water. If your water is naturally soft, there is a good chance it is also corrosive due to other factors.
Surface water sources that supply naturally soft water often have low (acidic) pH, low TDS (total dissolved solids), and high dissolved gas concentrations such as oxygen and CO2 that can contribute to corrosion. Naturally hard water often comes from a well and has higher pH, higher TDS, and lower dissolved gas concentrations. These correlations are due to the water source and are not caused by the hardness of the water.
If your water has been softened using sodium cycle ion exchange in a water softener, the corrosive properties of your water are not affected. A water softener removes calcium and magnesium ions and replaces them with an equivalent amount of sodium ions. This process has no significant effect on the corrosive properties of the treated water.
Removing hardness by reverse osmosis (RO) or deionization (DI) can significantly increase the corrosive properties of water because they both drastically decrease the dissolved solids in the water, and the latter can alter the pH. This sort of filtration is beyond the scope of the question.
You still must maintain the correct pH and alkalinity levels in your pool, though your water softener will not affect these levels. Your local pool supply store can furnish you with the proper test kits and chemicals to accomplish this.
What else can I help you with?
Why and how Deuterium is responsible for softening of water?
Water is not softened with deuterium.
Why does softened water taste bad?
Softened water often tastes different due to the sodium or potassium ions used in the ion exchange process, which can impart a slightly salty flavor. Additionally, some people may be sensitive to the taste of these minerals, leading to a perception of an off taste. The absence of certain minerals that contribute to the flavor profile of hard water can also result in a bland taste. Overall, individual preferences and sensitivities play a significant role in how softened water is perceived.
Why hard water is softened before being used in boilers?
Hard water is softened before being used in boilers to prevent scale formation, which can accumulate on the boiler's heat exchange surfaces and reduce efficiency. Scale buildup can lead to overheating and potential damage to the boiler, increasing maintenance costs and reducing its lifespan. Softening the water removes minerals like calcium and magnesium that contribute to hardness, ensuring smoother operation and improved energy efficiency. Additionally, softened water helps maintain better heat transfer and reduces the risk of boiler failure.
Why boil a leaf?
TO kill the plants cell by stopping all chemicals reaction and this allows any liquid to pass through the leaf
Can superglue tube be softened?
No, superglue tubes are typically made of materials like plastic or metal that are resistant to softening or melting. If you need to remove excess dried superglue, you can use acetone or a specialized adhesive remover.
What can you do if you have over shocked your pool and the water looks like milk and feels like overly softened water?
My suggestion would be to dilute the water by draining 1/2 of it & refilling it with the wonderful spring water that you have. :O
How do you use the word softened in a sentence?
A moisturiser will soften your skin and make it glow.I added water to soften the mixture.If you give her flowers, she may soften her heart towards you.Soften means to make or become less hard/to make or become less severe. .
When did Kandinsky paint softened construction?
no he did not
Can you use softened water to water plants effectively?
Yes, softened water can be used to water plants effectively, but it is important to monitor the salt levels in the soil as softened water may contain higher levels of salt which can be harmful to some plants.
What is chewed moistened and softened food?
a bolus
How much does butter softened cost?
2.10
Pulp is softened wood fibers used to make what?
Pulp is softened wood fibers used to make paper.
Why is white of eye softened?
it's the brightest color.
What is chewed moistened and softened food called?
a bolus
How is Scrooge softened?
he felt softened because he didn't like the idea of dieing when none cares and because he had been hurt by seeing his dreadful sad past ,present and future .
Why is it important for the cream cheese to be softened before you begin making the buffalo chicken dip?
Why is it important for the cream cheese to be softened before you begin making the buffalo chicken dip
Should you drink water that has been softened?
If your water is naturally soft it is perfectly safe to drink. If your water has been softened by a "water-softener" it contains sodium ions as a byproduct of the softening process. Having an intake of this much sodium in your drinking water could be detrimental.
