Hardness Bleeding Valve/Perfor (1041189)
The Autotrol 1041189 Hardness Bleeding Valve/Perfor allows controlled blending of hard water with softened water at the valve level, giving you precise control over final water hardness. This component integrates directly into compatible Autotrol control valve assemblies for systems where complete softening isn't desired or necessary.
Controlled Hardness Blending Process
Hard Water Bypass
The perforated valve body allows a controlled portion of untreated hard water to bypass the softening resin bed during the service cycle.
Proportional Mixing
Hard bypass water mixes with fully softened water in precise ratios, maintaining a target hardness level that prevents over-softening and reduces resin exhaustion.
Blended Delivery
The combined water stream exits with predetermined hardness, optimizing mineral balance for taste, appliance protection, and salt efficiency.
System Integration
The 1041189 Hardness Bleeding Valve/Perfor is designed for use with Autotrol control valve assemblies in residential and light commercial water softening systems. Verify valve model compatibility before installation, as this component requires specific port configurations and internal clearances. Commonly used in applications where moderate hardness levels are preferred for taste or corrosion control, or where complete softening would create excessively soft water for certain industrial processes.
