Water Softeners utilize ION EXCHANGE MEDIA to soften the water and remove excess calcium and minerals.

Different types of ion exchange media is used. Most common media is 8% cross-linked. This is industry standard and is used in majority of well water applications.

Standard media is 8% crosslinked, different US manufacturers, that’s very similar media. Higher the crosslink means stronger resin. 8% is industry standard. The higher cross-link will withstand higher frequency regeneration, will do higher capacity.

If you are using a chlorinated water source, consider 10% crosslinked resin as it will work in chlorinated water.

Besides ion exchange media, softeners commonly use gravel for bed support.

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