C800 ALDEX SOFTENER RESIN MEDIA

Description

C800 Aldex Water Softener Resin Media is a high-capacity, gel-type cation exchange resin designed for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial water softening systems. Supplied in the sodium form, C800 resin removes hardness-causing minerals such as calcium and magnesium, helping reduce scale buildup and improve the performance of plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances.

Manufactured by Aldex in Canada, C800 is a reliable choice for replacing depleted resin or rebuilding an existing water softener.

Key Features

• High-Capacity Water Softening Resin: Designed for effective removal of calcium and magnesium.
• Gel-Type Cation Resin: Provides reliable ion exchange performance.
• Sodium Form: Supplied ready for use in standard salt-regenerated water softeners.
• High Capacity: Rated at a minimum of 41,000 grains per cubic foot.
• Low Taste & Odor: Designed for potable water applications with no noticeable taste or odor.
• Canadian Manufactured: Produced by Aldex in Canada.
• Certified for Potable Water Applications: Tested and certified to applicable NSF/ANSI standards.

Benefits

C800 resin can help:

• Reduce hard water minerals
• Minimize scale buildup
• Improve soap and detergent performance
• Protect plumbing and water-using appliances
• Restore the capacity of an aging water softener
• Provide consistent soft water when properly sized and regenerated

Specifications

Product – Aldex C800 Water Softening Resin

Resin Type – Gel-Type Cation Exchange Resin

Composition – Sulfonated Styrene / Divinylbenzene Copolymer

Ionic Form – Sodium (Na⁺)

Capacity – 1.9 meq/mL minimum

Capacity per Cubic Foot – 41,000 grains as CaCO₃

Specific Gravity – 1.28

Particle Size – 16–50 mesh

Regenerant – Sodium Chloride (NaCl) or Potassium Chloride (KCl)

Application – Residential, Commercial & Industrial Water Softeners

Applications

C800 Aldex resin is suitable for:

• Residential water softeners
• Commercial water softeners
• Farm and well-water applications
• Institutional water treatment
• Industrial water softening systems
• Replacement resin for existing softener tanks

Replacement & Maintenance

When replacing resin, the correct amount should be determined based on the size of the mineral tank and the system's design. After installation, the resin should be properly rinsed and regenerated before the system is returned to normal service.

Aldex recommends a minimum bed depth of 24 inches, with 36 inches being normal for many applications. Operating conditions such as service flow rate and regenerant dosage should be matched to the specific system design.

Why Choose Aldex C800?

Aldex C800 is a dependable, high-capacity softening resin designed for demanding water treatment applications. Its proven ion exchange performance and Canadian manufacturing make it an excellent choice for replacing worn-out resin and restoring the performance of residential and commercial water softeners.