A soft water loop is a copper piping system that reconnects your homes internal water distribution pipes to the water softener. The main use of a water loop is to keep the inside and outside of homes water systems separated.

Is soft water bad for your pipes?

Generally, soft water is better for your pipes. A water softener can help prevent plumbing damage by removing the excess minerals from the water.

What is the difference between hard and soft water?

The hardness or softness of water is determined by the mineral content of both calcium and magnesium: Soft water has less than 17 parts per million. Hard water has 120 to 180 parts per million‌ Very hard water has greater than 180 parts per million.

Is soft water more corrosive?

Softening Water Does Not Increase Corrosivity Water that has been softened by ion exchange, is sometimes misrepresented to be more corrosive due to the softening process. This is usually because it is incorrectly associated with naturally soft water.

Is soft water okay to drink?

Softened water is considered safe to drink in the majority of cases. How can water that contains salt be safe to drink? Softened water is safe to drink. There are a few precautionary exceptions but its a mainly a matter of preference whether you choose to drink it.