Water Softener

Hard water

Hard water has a high concentration of minerals, and of these calcium salts are the most troublesome.
Working principle
An electronic water softener was constructed using the NE 555 electronic timer in a stable multivibrator mode. It was designed to operate at a frequency of 15 kHz and powered by a 12volt battery which delivered 150mA to the oscillator circuit.
The control box supplies a square wave signal to a Coil of wire that is wrapped around the pipe. The signal is changed several times in a second, producing a modulating frequency Waveform that hits the resonant frequency of the calcium molecules causing Them to lose its adhesiveness.

The subtle changes made to the molecular structure of the salts in the water changes the characteristics of the minerals. This means, the minerals, instead of building a crusty layer, get absorbed into the ground. Due to this the soil becomes softer which not only makes a healthy environment to grow crops but also increase the yield.
The Solution – Water softener for Agriculture
Mitigate scale buildup up in pipes, drip irrigation systems, center pivots, and other irrigation and hydroponic equipment, extending their usable life and saving you maintenance and replacement costs.
Keep minerals in solution, helping to increase soil penetration and reduce hardpan and runoff.
Lower the water surface tension allowing fertilizers and hydroponic nutrients to mix more thoroughly with the softer water.
Create an environment for the softer nutrient-rich water to be more readily available to the root ball, encouraging deeper root growth, more feeder roots, and a healthier plant.
Allow you to irrigate with saline water.

Photo by NACENTECH HCM

Salt, iron and other minerals will be kept in solution so they don’t crust and damage plants and equipment
Irrigate with a softer wetter water.
Great benefits in Floriculture – cut flowers last longer.
Water is absorbed into the ground easily.
Water will then be easily taken by plants.
Healthier roots for plants
Less water lost to evaporation as it gets absorbed.
Pipe and sprinkler nozzles protected from limescale deposits
Water softener makes a fantastic static mixer, so you get great water fertilizer mix.
You won’t need to buy water from the market and avoid an expense.
Healthy water not only for plants but also for animals