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Yes, there is a difference between water softeners and water purification systems as water softeners merely filter the water whereas water purification systems actually filter and cleanse the water.
Yes sodium chloride may be used in water softeners.
No, calcite (calcium carbonate, in the form of "lime scale") is what water softeners are supposed to reduce.
Water softeners are to "soften" the taste of tap waters. Oftentimes certain areas have "hard" tap water that is mildly bitter and/or acidic and is not very good. Water softeners can be bought at any hardware store.
No. Calcium carbonate is one of the minerals that water softeners are supposed to eliminate, or at least reduce.
Water softeners vary, it depends on what water system you have as well as where you purchase from. They generally range in prices. It is worth it to comparison shop.
Saltless water softeners are a great investment and can actually work to make water more healthy, which is an important aspect of these water softeners. If you are going to make the investment in a new water heater, it is wise to know the advantages that saltless water softeners have over regular water softeners. The most obvious advantage is that they do not add any more sodium to the water than what is already there. This is an extremely important consideration if you are a diabetic or have someone in your home who is. These water softeners can be found in all of the same locations of your average water softener and are a much better investment.
There are many benefits of salt free water softeners such as a lack of sodium or potassium in the water, no maintenance needed, no salt and no electricity needed.
http://www.topwatersoftenerreviews.com/ shows reviews on many water softeners and provides information and opinions on them. Water softeners replace calcium and magnesium ions with sodium making water that tastes better. The amount of sodium added to the water is very small and does not have a significant effect.
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The salt in conventional water softeners actually remove the minerals from the water, "softening" it. Saltless water heater, also known as descales, do not actually remove the minerals from the water, they prevent it from depositing in your pipes, but now in your water heater or places where the water sits for an extended period of time.