Water softeners offer improved safety

Water softeners are needed as pre-treatment stages for pure water generation system but their ion-exchanger resins offer a large surface area for micro-organisms to grow. One alternative is using systems with built-in sanitisation facilities to minimise the water contamination. However, these systems can be complex and expensive.

In the same way as a conventional regeneration salt, the Sanisal P is poured into the salt or brine tank of the water softener.

Its active substance is released and enters the water softener during regeneration, where it kills any germs, which may be present. The dead germs and any residues of the chemical are then flushed out of the softener during the rinsing phase, and cannot have any negative effects on the following process stages. The taste and smell of the treated water remain unchanged.

Normal regeneration salt is no longer needed. Sanisal P can be used in existing systems.

Compared with conventional chemical or thermal sanitisation methods, Sanisal P prevents the growth of germs in the brine tank which, until now, has been one of the greatest risk factors.

In the past, sanitisation of the brine tank has rarely been done. The regular use of the Sanisal P tablets now ensures permanent protection of the water softener and of the following process stages. This, in turn, guarantees a high system availability and contributes to efficient production.

In contrast to hot-water sanitisation, the use of Sanisal P consumes no additional energy. There is no need for heat-resistant materials and safety measures to prevent inadvertent contact with hot surfaces. Sanitisation with Sanisal P during each regeneration cycle also means that the system does not have to be shut down for additional sanitisation operations.