Whole House Ion Exchange Salt Softener

How Does A Softener Work? There Are 3 Important Steps To Softening

1. Backwashing Phase: This removes dirt from the mineral tank and is part of the regeneration process
2. Regeneration Phase: The mineral tank is recharged with sodium from the brine tank solution and displaces calcium and magnesium, which is then washed down the drain during the Backwashing Phase.
3. Rinse Phase: The mineral tank is rinsed with fresh water and loads the brine tank so that it is ready for the next cycle.

As water passes through the mineral tank, the positively charges calcium and magnesium ions are lost to negatively charged plastic beads. The brine tank holds a solution of water and salt that will flush the mineral tank and replace the calcium and magnesium ions with sodium. Recharging cycles are controlled by the meter on the top of the tank (normally once every 7 days).

The Pelican™ Advantage Series Programmable Head Features

Solid state microprocessor with easy front panel settings
Three modes of operation: Meter Immediate, Meter Delayed, Time Clock Delayed
Double backwashs feature, offering optimum regneration, cleaning and efficiency
36 Selectable pre-programmed regeneration cycles
Days override featured 1-28 days available
Backwash and brining ability to 21" diameter tanks
Downflow regeneration
Stores system configuration and operation data in non-volatile memory
Battery back-up with up to 8 hour power carry over
12 Volt transformer prodvides safe and easy installation
Provides optimum service and backwash rates
Treated water regenerant refill

Modes of Operation

Meter Immediate - When the Water Volume Remaining display has reached zero gallons, a regeneration cycle will be initiated immediately.

Meter Delayed - When the Water Volume Remaining display has reached zero gallons, a regeneration cycle will be initiated at the preset Regeneration Time Of Day chosen during setup (i.e. 1:00 am).

Time Clock Delayed - When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration, a regeneration cycle will be initiated at the preset Regeneration Time Of Day chosen during setup (i.e. 1:00 am). This event occurs regardless of the Water Volume Remaining display having reached zero gallons.

What is a Turbulator?

A turbulator can replace a standard riser tube in most "down-flow" designed water softeners. A turbulator physically moves the resin from the bottom of the bed to the top, stirring up the resin to increase sediment removal and conditioner efficiency. Using a water-stream compression device, a turbulator propels resin beads at high speed to the top of the resin bed, then allows them to settle back to the bottom. Small sediment that may have accumulated in the bed (like dirt or iron) are scrubbed from the resin beads and washed to the drain. So the bed is constantly turned over and reclassified. The result? Resin beds stay cleaner and last longer!