An effective solution against limescale!

Salt-Free Water Softener

The origin of limescale in your home

How to notice the presence of limescale in your home? Scaled household appliances, damaged skin, dry hair or white stains on your faucets are signs that your water is heavily loaded with limescale. From one region to another, the water hardness level varies because water is more concentrated in limescale in some areas than in others. Even after the water potabilization process, limescale remains present. This is how limescale deposits form in your faucets. To guarantee better health for everyone and protect your pipes and household appliances, the use of a water softening system is inevitable.

Is there limescale in my area?

Depending on your geographical region, water hardness can vary significantly and affect your household appliances and sanitary installations. Use our calculator to check the water hardness in your area.

The different types of salt-free water softeners

For several years, the salt-free softener market has been developing. The most reputed models remain the CO2 one and the magnetic softener. Although less widespread than traditional salt softeners, they are no less effective and have many advantages. The salt-free softener based on the magnetic or electromagnetic principle requires the use of magnets directly on your pipes. This magnetic system uses the magnetic field of the magnets to crystallize the limescale in the water and prevent it from adhering to the walls. However, this device proves useless when the hardness degree of your water is too high. In addition, it requires a high water flow to be totally effective. The operation of the CO2 softener is based on a basic chemical reaction: once injected into the water of your plumbing, the food-grade CO2 transforms the limescale into calcium bicarbonates, making it soluble in water. In this way, the taste of your water does not change and all naturally present minerals remain intact. Thus, the CO2 water softener constitutes a simple and effective solution to fight durably against limescale and its undesirable effects.

Selection criteria for salt-free water softeners

Selection criteria for a salt-free water softener

Given the abundant offer present on the market, finding the salt-free water softener that meets your needs is not an easy task. Depending on the use you wish to make of it, several elements must be taken into account: Capacity: the choice of a salt-free softener strongly depends on the necessary capacity. The choice of a water softener is therefore made according to the number of people present in your home, your water consumption and the hardness of your water. Price: it is important to choose your salt-free water softener according to the budget you wish to spend. Do not forget that the cost of your softener is not limited to the purchase of the device, you must also consider the possible maintenance costs.

The salt-free water softener and its advantages!

Overall, the CO2 water softener SoluCalc has a range of advantages. In addition to the ecological and economic advantages already mentioned, a salt-free softener does not modify the taste of the water. In short, you can continue to drink your tap water daily without risk. Thanks to water poor in limescale, you will be able to observe an improvement in the longevity of your household appliances. Moreover, the water treated by SoluCalc is gentler on your skin and hair. You thus find less dry skin, and shiny hair on a daily basis.

✅ Ecological: SoluCalc respects the environment by operating without salt and without polluting discharges.
✅ Economic: By reducing limescale deposits, SoluCalc extends the life of your appliances. You consume less energy and make savings.
✅ Compact: SoluCalc is discreet and easy to install, even in small spaces. Without bag or salt pallet, it is not bulky.
✅ Health: SoluCalc preserves the essential minerals of the water. In addition, less calcareous water preserves your skin and scalp.
✅ Easy: SoluCalc requires no maintenance, you install it once, it acts continuously.
✅ Curative: SoluCalc does not just prevent limescale: it also eliminates deposits already present in your pipes.

Your questions about the salt-free water softener

FAQ

Do you have questions about salt-free water softener models? SoluCalc answers you!

The resin is often a major problem of salt softeners. The resin is a complicated component to recycle, which is why salt-free water softeners should be preferred if you want to protect the environment. SoluCalc is a salt-free water softener solution that uses a simple and natural chemical process. SoluCalc injects food-grade CO2 directly at the source of your water supply. The calcium particles present in the water then transform into calcium bicarbonates, non-incrusting components. We have two SoluCalc ranges. The first is the 1-inch SoluCalc suitable for apartments and houses for 20 to 25 inhabitants. The second range is the 2-inch SoluCalc suitable for communities and co-ownerships accommodating 100 to 200 inhabitants. Consequently, it is up to you to choose according to these criteria which range to place on your pipes.

You will have understood, the CO2 softener modifies the nature of the carbonates present in the water, allowing to free your pipes from limescale. This softer water is therefore better for your skin as well as your hair. You have probably already noticed that, depending on the place where you take your shower, your skin reacts more or less well. It can easily irritate or dry out if the water is too calcareous. Thanks to softened water, your body will feel more pampered and you will see your problems disappear. Your hair will also be silkier, finished the masks to repeat to nourish them from the inside. Finally, a body well hydrated from the inside also makes the difference on your skin, which will have less tendency to dry out. Setting up a salt-free water softener in your home therefore allows you to take better care of your body and skin. Don't wait to see the results!

You may be wondering what is the best type of softener. This is why we will try to answer you by comparing the two types. The salt softener uses a lot of water for the regeneration of its solution. Also, you must regularly repurchase salt bags and perform manipulations on this softener. On the contrary, a CO2 softener, without salt, requires no maintenance, does not use water unnecessarily for regeneration and does not require effort for the periodic change of the gas cylinder. So: which system will you prefer?

There are two types of salt-free water softeners: magnetic and CO2. The electromagnetic salt-free water softener electrically charges the calcium and magnesium ions so that they cannot deposit in your pipes. The electromagnetic device does not eliminate limescale. It makes it soluble in water, just like CO2 salt-free softeners. Unlike the salt softener or the magnetic salt-free water softener, SoluCalc does not modify the structure of sodium, calcium and magnesium ions, and does not use magnets to operate. SoluCalc directly influences the formation of limescale by transforming limescale, also called calcium carbonate, into calcium bicarbonate. The latter, noted CaCO3, has interesting properties for you and your plumbing. Non-incrusting, calcium bicarbonate wipes away with a cloth. In opposition to the magnetic salt-free softener, SoluCalc does not modify the taste of your water either.

Are you convinced by all the benefits of a salt-free water softener solution, without maintenance and without regeneration to fight limescale? There are several brands on the market that offer you salt-free water softeners, at different prices. Depending on your needs and the formula you are looking for, you will prefer one or the other brand of softener in Belgium or France. On the SoluCalc side, we offer you an all-comfort formula: a certified installer comes to your home and sets up your device so that you don't have to worry about anything. Benefit from softer laundry, increase the life of your dishwasher, your washing machine. Enjoy a good tea in your descaled kettle, all without doing anything. It does not require regular maintenance, and not even maintenance at all.

You do not want to invest in an electromagnetic or CO2 salt-free water softener? It is possible to make water less calcareous naturally. For example, filtering jugs are effective for the water you want to drink. There are also solutions like a reverse osmosis filter, or a water filter. These are placed at the outlet of your faucet. Unfortunately, these solutions do not protect your household appliances, your water heater, your faucets, your pipes, etc. against limescale formation. The only long-term and complete solution against limescale therefore remains a water softener.

SoluCalc has developed two ranges of salt-free softeners at advantageous prices. Discover yours according to the size and therefore the needs of your household. The first is the 1-inch model. This is ideal for homes and buildings whose annual water consumption is less than 300m3. Do you consume more than this amount annually? Then we strongly recommend the 2-inch salt-free maintenance-free water softener model SoluCalc.

The average price of an electromagnetic salt-free softener or a CO2 softener can vary according to the type of model chosen and the amount of water, i.e. the number of cubic meters to be treated.

Contact SoluCalc!

Would you like a quote for the installation of a SoluCalc, more information, or personalized advice? Do you have a question, a technical issue, need assistance, or want to replace your CO₂ cylinder? Are you convinced by our alternative to salt-based water softeners and would like to become a partner or certified installer?