Hard water softeners
If you want to soften the water at your showers in the house, you can install a shower head filter. These filters not only soften hard water, but they also reduce the amount of dangerous contaminants such as chlorine that can be found in water.
These contaminants are very dangerous if inhaled while taking a shower and can damage one’s health very seriously.
That is why specialists recommend installing these shower head filters. These filters minimize the mineral content in the water by replacing magnesium and calcium ions with sodium ions. Follow these simple steps to install a shower head filter for hard water in every bathroom of your house.
Necessary tools and materials:
- wrench
- shower head filter
- plumbing tape
Achieve a shower head filter
You can buy a shower head filter from any hardware store in your area. Their price ranges between $15 and $30, depending on the quality and make of the product. It is to be noticed that you have to replace this product every six months or once per year. So, ask the opinion of a professional before choosing one.
Take the existent shower head off
The first thing you need to do is to take the shower head off with the help of a wrench. This is not very easy because shower heads are fixed very well in place and it will take you some time and physical effort.
Install the shower head filter
After you finish the job mentioned above, you have to install your newly achieved shower head filter. Fix it in the points where the shower head was attached and screw it using a wrench. Make sure that the filter is not too loose or too tight.
Replace the shower head over the filter
Now, you have to fit the shower head into place above the filter. After you have secured the filter, replace the shower head. You can install it on to open end of the filter, making sure that you do not tighten it too much or too loose.
Try the shower on
After you finish installing your shower head filter for hard water, try the shower on to see if it works well. At the beginning, you will see dark-colored water coming through the shower; this is because the water cleans the charcoal content in the shower head filter. Do not worry! After a few minutes, the water will be clear. If you see any water leaking from the filter, wait fifteen minutes; it should stop after this time. If the problem persists, uninstall the filter and the shower head and install them once again.