Valve Disc Operation
Figure 8 - Ultramax Valve
6 Rinse Drain
4 Outlet Valve
2 Bypass Valve
3 Inlet Valve |
1 Regenerant Valve
Disinfection Of Water Conditioners
7 Backwash Drain Valves
5 Refill Valve
The materials of construction of the modern water conditioner will not support bacterial growth, nor will these materials contaminate a water supply. During normal use, a conditioner may become fouled with organic matter, or in some cases with bacteria from the water supply. This may result in an
Some conditioners may need to be disinfected after installation and some conditioners will require periodic disinfection during their normal life.
Depending upon the conditions of use, the style of conditioner, the type of ion exchanger, and the disinfectant available, a choice can be made among the following methods.
Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite
Application
These materials are satisfactory for use with polystyrene resins, synthetic gel zeolite, greensand and bentonites.
5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite
These solutions are available under trade names such as Clorox*. If stronger solutions are used, such as those sold for commercial laundries, adjust the dosage accordingly.
1.Dosage
A.Polystyrene resin; 1.2 fluid ounce (35.5 mL) per cubic foot.
B.
2.Brine tank conditioners
A.Backwash the conditioner and add the required amount of hypochlorite solution to the well of the regenerant tank. The regenerant tank should have water in it to permit the solution to be carried into the conditioner.
B.Proceed with the normal regeneration.
*Clorox is a trademark of the Clorox Company.
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