The Eco Waterhouse Technologies Salt Water Softener provides softened water using salt or potassium. All Eco Waterhouse Technologies Series salt-based water softeners are metered and only backwash when needed to waste as few gallons as possible.

1. Backwashing Phase: This removes dirt from the mineral tank and is part of the regeneration process
2. Regeneration Phase: The mineral tank is recharged with sodium from the brine tank solution and displaces calcium and magnesium, which is then washed down the drain during the Backwashing Phase.
3. Rinse Phase: The mineral tank is rinsed with fresh water and loads the brine tank so that it is ready for the next cycle. As water passes through the mineral tank, the positively charged calcium and magnesium ions are lost to negatively charged plastic beads. The brine tank holds a solution of water and salt that will flush the mineral tank and replace the calcium and magnesium ions with sodium. Recharging cycles are controlled by the meter on the top of the tank (normally once every 7 days).