How does the Regeneration Cycle work?

If you have a water softener system then you've probably heard about the regeneration cycle. One common question we get all the time here at PB&J Water is how does it work?

...when does the water softener regenerate?

In our last blog we discussed how a water softener would need to regenerate after 11 days in relation to the grain rating. However a water softener regenerates after gallons used which is usually 800 gallons with a standard system. So if 800 gallons have been used then the system will regenerate at 2am. So if you continue to use water after 11 days and your system hasn't regenerated then you wouldn't get "soft" water anymore because the resin already has hard water minerals bonded to it. That's why it would NEED to regenerate to prolong the life of the resin and to ensure your house is getting soft water.

Today we will briefly discuss the Regeneration cycle, the different steps, and what they do.

Cycles of the regeneration process

Backwash/Rinse (10 minutes)

• The softener changes the flow of water by pushing water down the distributor and this forces the water up through the media and out to the drain line.
• Dirt and sediment also get removed during this process.

Brine Rinse (60 minutes)

• This is when the salt is added to the resin tank where it will stay until the next regeneration.
• The salty water is drawn out of the bottom of the brine tank to the resin tank. Once this water washes over the resin this is when the ionic exchange happens. Once the salty water comes in contact with the resin, the hard water mineral is let go in place of the salt due to the salt having a slightly positive charge. The minerals are then washed down to the distributor through the tube in the middle and out through the drain line. This step could also be referred to as the recharge cycle.

Rapid Rinse (6-8 minutes)

• Water washes the resin to remove excess salt but leaves enough for the softener to be in service. 

Settle Rinse (5 minutes)

• During this step the mineral bed is repacked to ensure proper flow during operation.

Brine Refill (6-8 minutes)

• This is the last step in the regeneration cycle. The brine tank gets refilled with water for the next regeneration cycle, then you are back in service.

If you have any questions regarding your water softener give us a call at 928-706-0546 and we would be happy to answer them for you. Also remember to pick up softener salt at our location if your getting pretty low, in fact we could even deliver it to your address!

Thanks for reading! Next time we will go over the science of a water softener system so stay tuned!

Stay hydrated this summer!

As you all may know around this time of year the weather warms up a bit. Did you know that when the temperature grows, your water consumption needs grow too?

According to The Mayo Clinic, on a normal day with bearable temperatures; the average person needs to consume between 2 to 3 liters of water a day, that translates to 8 to 12 cups of water. If you run and it's warm outside your body tends to cool you down by sweating, this sweat will cause your body to dehydrate much faster and can increase your water consumption needs.

"...if I drink 8 glasses of water a day, I'm fine right?.."

This can be somewhat of a myth depending on how you consume your water. For example if you rapidly consume water when you haven't been drinking water all day this can shock your body into what is called: water toxicity or water intoxication. Another way this quote can be a myth is if you drink 3 cups of water and then run a marathon or work out at the gym, depending on how much you weigh and how hot it is outside, you would need more than 5 cups of water for the rest of the day.

Remember this as the temperature warms up so you can stay hydrated, healthy, and happy. If the taste of your water keeps you from drinking from home; call us about a Reverse-Osmosis system, we could even install one for you.

The benefits of using a Flowlok leak Detector!

Have you ever had a leak associated with your Reverse-Osmosis system. 

We all know that a water leak can lead to thousands of dollars in damage. 

Hydronix developed a tray to fit underneath your system 

in hopes to stop the flow of water if any leaks occur. 

How does it work?

Once the Flowlok tray is installed below your system, 

a line connects to a device within the tray. 

This device has a compressed disc that when it absorbs water, 

it expands - tripping a switch to turn off the Reverse-Osmosis.

It's an add-on to your system that's a small price, for peace of mind.

Stop by PB&J Water sometime and pick one up, 

we could even install it for you. 

Give us a call 928-706-0546

Video Demonstration 

Introducing . . .

PB&J Water RO Maintenance Program

Featuring A One to One Membrane

PB&J Water’s one to one membrane system now available through PB&J’s Maintenance Program.  There is less water waste with our one-to-one membrane that drains just one gallon of water per one gallon of product where most membranes drain three or four gallons of water per one gallon of product.  PB&J Water installs a leak controller on every unit, so you have peace of mind.

With our Maintenance Program, you will never be charged labor fees or parts charges when you need us to work on or service your RO.  A refurbished unit, sanitized and outfitted with fresh filters, will be installed in your home annually.

For just $15 per month* (or $180 annually) and $50 one-time install fee, the One to One system could be yours today.  We can waive the install fee if you already have an RO system and would like to swap it out for our 1:1 system. You will own the system at the end of the two-year period.

Already own an RO system?

Sign up for our maintenance Program.  No labor fees or parts charges when you need us to work on or service your RO.  Just $10 per month* (or $120 annually).  A refurbished unit, sanitized and outfitted with fresh filters, will be installed in your home annually.

Contact us for more details or to sign up!

928-706-0546

info@pbjh2o.com

Get your 5-Stage RO System installed today!

*Two year commitment, then month-to-month.

To cancel your commitment, pay off the remainder of the contract.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the winner of the 5 Stage RO System, Sharone Jerzy. She won the drawing at the Lake Havasu City Business Expo on October 5th, 2016. Come see us at Rockabilly in February 2017, for your chance to win.

Get your 5-Stage RO System installed today!

Water With Corners

How do you make your water with corners?  

I hope with water from a PB&J Water 5-Stage RO System!

If you don't have one, call to get yours installed today! 

Get your 5-Stage RO System installed today!

Wonder What A PB&J Commercial Install Is Like?

Our Friends at Chick-fil-A in San Angelo, Texas posted this cool video showing off their water filtration system.  You can view the video on YouTube here.

Happy Easter From PB&J Water

The PB&J Water Family

would like to wish you

and your family

a Happy Easter!

Hungry? Maybe You're Thirsty!

If you find yourself standing in front of the fridge looking for something to eat, your body might be telling you are thirsty, not hungry.

Thirst often disguises itself as hunger.  This can happen because we ignore the thirst signal at first, then our body tells us to just get some sort of fuel in it, so we feel hunger.

The People of PB&J Water

Here are the great people who are behind PB&J Water . . .
 

Around the shop . . .

PB&J's Soldering King!

 

Stop by PB&J Water and see our great people! 

Time For A PB&J Favorite

Here's one of our favorite water commercials:

Water Testing

Did you know PB&J Water offers free water testing?

We can test for hardness, pH levels, and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids).

Bring you water to our office and we will be happy to test it.

1921 Acoma Blvd. West

Lake Havasu City, AZ  86403

Where Will You Pretend To Be This Weekend?

Have a wonderful weekend from PB&J Water!

Purchase Water Softener Here

How Fast Are You Aging?

Did you know lack of water can cause premature aging? The body of a newborn child is composed of 80 percent liquid, but this percentage declines to no more than 70 percent in an adult and continues to decline with age.

Maybe you happen to see this story of a woman who drinks a gallon of water a day for 4 weeks and the results are remarkable.  The before and after photos are drastic.

If we were all honest, we would all agree we need to drink more water.

A good way for us to drink more water is to have it readily available.  A PB&J Water 5-Stage RO System allows you to have safe, purified drinking water on tap.  We can even add a calcite or pH filter to increase the pH levels and improve taste.

In light of the recent notice from Lake Havasu City, every resident should have an RO system installed for drinking water due to the high level of contaminates in the city water supply.

Get your 5-Stage RO System installed today!

De-Stress This Weekend

Take time this weekend to de-stress in a bath filled with softened water from a PB&J water softener.

Another great year at Rockabilly!

What's In Your Christmas Mug?

Fill your Christmas mug with water from a PB&J Water 5-Stage RO system.

Get In The Holiday Spirit!

Chick-fil-A in Cordele, GA with an awesome display of lights for Christmas! 

You can see the bleachers beyond our PB&J Work Truck in the last photo.  They have choirs come and sing in the evenings.

What a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit!

Reuseable Water Bottles Are A Healthy Choice

You have an RO System in your home, but for on-the-go are you still using bottled water?  Have you considered saving money and the environment by using a reusable water bottle instead?