Waitsfield, VT (PRWEB) June 26, 2011
Houseneeds.com , the Vermont based internet seller of energy efficient, environmentally friendly heating and ventilation products has announced that they have partnered with Hydrotech and is offering their 1240 Series Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System to homeowners across North America.
Reverse Osmosis, or RO, is the most convenient and effective method of water filtration. The system works by squeezing water through a semi-permeable membrane. This is how large bottling companies make their bottled water and it is also the only technology capable of desalinating sea water, making it into drinking water. As water conditions worsen, The Hydrotech Home Drinking Water System is emerging as a great alternative to bottled water. It’s also a great way to help the environment as no plastic bottles need to be produced or re-cycled with this system in a home.
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Short answer is Yes
You can use the RO to filter the softened water. A decent RO system will also have pre and post filters.
A 5 to 10 micron prefilter protects the RO filter membrane from being plugged up by particulate matter in the water. An activated carbon post filter improves taste and polishes the RO water.
Softened water is unsuitable for drinking, as it is too rich in K+ and Na+. Normally, the water softener just feeds the cistern serving the hot water heater and upstairs cold taps; though there may be a side branch for the washing machine, to save running a 22mm. pipe all the way back down from the cistern. (The kitchen cold tap is fed straight from
Abosolutely, in fact the softened water will prolong the life of your reverse osmosis system's sediment prefilter and membrane(s). You will also gain the benefit of up to 95% reduction in sodium from the softened water.