comparative
osmosis |
Cristalinn System |
water softener |
Provides drinking water only, requires an additional faucet on your sink. |
Protects the entire home |
For the whole home |
Placed under the sink, relatively bulky under the sink, connects to a water outlet |
Takes up little space. |
Takes up a lot of space and must be connected to a water drain. It is also necessary to provide a storage place for the salt. |
Water loses its nutritional value as well as useful carbons |
Transforms calcite into Aragonite (less aggressive limestone) |
Removes calcium and magnesium. |
95% demineralized water. The water is "dead". |
Water retains all of its minerals. |
The water is rich in sodium, so do not drink the water softener |
Scale reduces the lifespan of devices because the installation is not completely treated |
The water is degassed, therefore less acidic, and your installation will be protected for longer |
Water laden with salt becomes corrosive, which ultimately becomes a risk to your devices. |
Water is unpleasant for many people, its taste is close to demineralized water and no longer provides any mineral salts |
The water becomes pleasant to drink and retains its mineral salts. |
Softener water cannot be drunk (bad for your health). In Belgium, the BBRI strongly recommends installing a pipe directly to the sink, not going through the water softener. |
The chlorine is removed, but it remains present at all the other water points in your home. |
The chlorine is blocked and evaporated. Chlorine no longer attacks your skin and hair. |
Water containing sodium is not good for the skin and hair. |
Removes pesticides and heavy metals |
Pesticides and heavy metals are blocked by charcoal. |
Chlorine, pesticides and heavy metals remain in the water. |
No protection of your installation, your household appliances will deteriorate. |
Cristalinn naturally cleans your pipes but respects the environment |
Softened water is aggressive, it attacks old pipes. |
Maintenance cost: Changing the cartridge of your osmosis system according to your consumption |
Maintenance cost: € 325 excluding VAT every 120 m³ (every year for a family, and every 2 years for a couple) |
Maintenance cost: Water to regenerate, electricity, maintenance by a licensed plumber. |
Last edited: 29/09/2020