Meter-controlled<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nTimer-controlled softeners are designed to start the regeneration process at a predetermined schedule, which could be daily, weekly or whatever you decide. It implies that unless the preset time has elapsed, no regeneration occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conversely, a meter-controlled water softener operates on an as-needed basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It analyses the amount of water that\u2019s flowing through your softener at any given time. Based on this, it determines when the right time to initiate the regeneration process is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which design is better in terms of cost? Well, a meter-controlled softener offers massive cost savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s because this softener will never initiate the regeneration process unless it needs to, and this saves you a great deal of water and energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But with a timer-controlled model, the regeneration of the resin beads happens whether the threshold has been reached or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is quite wasteful because regeneration may happen before the resin is completely used up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regeneration may also happen too slowly, meaning you could be stuck using hard water for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that a meter controlled softener is more expensive than its timer-controlled counterpart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though you\u2019ll pay more upfront for the metered design, the savings you\u2019ll enjoy over time significantly outweigh this initial cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The price you\u2019ll pay for a water softener depends on multiple factors. One of these is the type of water softener you purchase. Usually, salt-free softeners are cheaper to buy than the salt-based varieties, but they cost more to run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another cost that comes into play is that of installation. If you have a bit of plumbing experience, you can save money by taking a DIY approach. Otherwise, you\u2019ll have to enlist help from a professional plumber, which will cost you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The design of water softener will also have an impact on the initial cost. Metered models, which operate on an as-needed basis, are more expensive than their time-controlled counterparts. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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