SECTION 2HOWYOURWATERSOFTENERWORKS

2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

[-_BRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from the salt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resin tank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain. How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends

on:

WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BACKWASH

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--the amount of resin in the softener,

--how fast the brine goes through the bed.

The nozzle and venturi (FIG. 6) make suction to take brine from the salt tank and put it into the resin tank. They keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt.

[_BRINE RINSE: After all of the brine is moved into

the resin tank, the brine valve closes. Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped. Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain. Brining and brine rinse together vary in the length of time they take, relative to the fill cycle length.

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[_] FAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank. The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service (FIG. 8).

After fast rinse, the softener returns to service. Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals. Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes.

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[_BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UP

through the resin tank (FIG. 7) at a fast rate to flush iron minerals, dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain. The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning.

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625.34867 specifications

The Kenmore 625.34867 is a compact, high-efficiency dehumidifier designed to improve indoor air quality in homes and small spaces. This versatile appliance proves to be a valuable addition for those struggling with excess moisture, mold, and mildew, particularly in areas such as basements, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.

One of the standout features of the Kenmore 625.34867 is its robust moisture removal capacity, which is capable of extracting up to 50 pints of water from the air each day. This makes it an ideal choice for medium to large-sized rooms, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere while effectively preventing the detrimental effects of humidity.

Equipped with a user-friendly digital control panel, the Kenmore 625.34867 allows for effortless operation and monitoring. Users can easily adjust the desired humidity level, which can be set between 35% and 85%, to suit their preferences. Additionally, the dehumidifier features a 24-hour timer and multiple fan speeds, offering flexibility in its operation to match varying conditions throughout the day.

One noteworthy technology integrated into this model is the built-in humidistat. This smart feature continuously monitors the room's humidity levels, automatically turning the unit on or off to maintain the set humidity, thereby conserving energy and ensuring optimal performance.

The Kenmore 625.34867 is also designed with optimal drainage solutions in mind. It includes a removable water tank with a large capacity, which makes emptying infrequent and straightforward. For added convenience, users can opt for continuous drainage via a standard garden hose, eliminating the need to manually empty the tank.

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