How do I Calculate Regeneration for Softner Media?

The time interval required for regeneration of water softener media is determined by:

1. Chemical makeup of the softener media. (Type of filter.)

2. Quality of water being treated. (Hardness, PH, type of mineral content, etc.)

3. Quantity of water being treated. (Throughput of filter(s).

Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications declare the limitations of the filter and usually provide a usage chart for determining the initial regeneration cycle.

With quality water testing the proper filter type for the application and the filter regeneration cycle can be finalized within a very reasonable time frame.

First determine the quality of water being treated.

Next determine the flow demand for treated water.

Select the correct filter for the application based on the above two criteria.

Reference the OEM filter DATA sheets and tables to determine how many filters are required for the application and the suggested regeneration cycle time for an initial trial run of the system.

New filter performance should stabilize within 3 filter regeneration cycles at which point the process of sampling and fine tuning can occur. (Refer to filter specifications.)

Depending on the water quality requirements the tuning process may take several weeks to optimize.