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Brine fill apparatus for water softener

US6284132A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1998
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water softener and a method of operating the same are provided to allow for the efficient use of either NaCl or KCl as the regenerant salt. A user interface is provided to allow the user to indicate to the computer controlling the water softener whether NaCl or KCl is being used. The computer controller adjusts the fill time and brine time, depending on the type of regenerant salt used and on the temperature of the brine.

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