We have nasty water and would like to invest in a water softener. We are a small family (just mom, dad, and baby boy). Any recommendations on a water softener? I was thinking about buying it at Lowe's and having them install it... I wonder how much installation would be? Thanks for the advice!
2006-10-18 07:02:23 · 6 answers · asked by to_the_hurricave 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The first thing to do is to get your water tested (or test it yourself) to determine the quantity of dissolved elements. There are a number of eleiments that are considered contaminants, and you need to know about these. But the elements of interest for hard water are calcium and magnesium. Numbers for this are expressed in either grains per gallon, or parts per million (equivalent except for a factor of 17). Suppose that your water is at ten grains per gallon (considered quite hard), and you use 100 gallons per day. (YMMV.) Then the softener has to eat 1000 grains of hardness per day. If the softener has a capacity of 14,000 grains, then you will need to rejuvenate it once every two weeks by running a salt solution through it. Modern softeners handle this chore automatically; all you need to do is to fill the salt reservoir and provide a drain for the wastewater. (It is okay to run it into a septic tank.) Take your numbers to Lowe's or Home Depot, or Sears, and inquire further.
2006-10-18 07:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We also have nasty well water. We had a Rainsoft representative come to the house and they test your water for free and give you an analysis even if you don't buy their product. They offer financing and whether you own your home or rent the softener can move with you. Maintenance is minimal and you will NEVER go without a softener after you are used to it! I never knew coffee could taste so good! Also when your water is softer you use less soap products, etc. And it cuts down cleaning time especially in the bathroom.
2006-10-18 10:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by pandy37050 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your water tested before hand. Without this knowledge you will not know what size and type water treatment system to purchase. Installation is relatively simple. Cut the main input line to the house, connect to the water softener input, and then the output line connects to the house. I installed two 1 micron particulate filters at the input of my water softener to help keep it clean. I've also decided to use iron removal type salt due to a small amount of iron in the water.
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2006-10-18 10:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I paintings for Sears, and do one of those water checks in holding with year. Have your water examined by technique of Sears (this is loose). the end results of that try will ensure which Kenmore softener is optimal on your particular water subject. There are countless fashions accessible which decision from basic to sensible hardness each and every of ways as a lot as severe hardness stages. The kinfolk length is likewise important, and is taken under consideration before they advise a particular variety. In lieu of the classic salt, you should use potassium chloride for the backflush textile. they'll also furnish installation in case you want it. right here in FLorida, installation expenditures $219. bear in mind that you'll want a receptacle close to the softener installation to means the softener and this isn't protected in a common new softener installation (the receptacle will be required for any softener set up, no longer in basic terms Sears). verify out the accessible softeners on the information superhighway website i have presented, in basic terms key "softener" (without the costs) into the search field.
2016-12-04 23:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a water softener wont make the water taste better....it will actually make it taste worse. sounds like you need a filter ststem. at any rate, dont buy it at lowes or home depot. go to a local business and get a good one if you decide to use one
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2006-10-18 15:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHIRLPOOL & GE OK
BE SURE TO PUT 1 ( 2 BETTER ) WHOLE HOUSE FILTERS B-4 THE SOFTENER, OR DON'T DO IT AT ALL.
BUILDER, WELL WATER SINCE 1992, HEY, I HAVEN'T PAID A WATER/SEWER BILL SINCE 1992....YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAA!
2006-10-18 07:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋