Removing sodium from softened water
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Sodium vs. Potassium for water softening
Comments (14)I started out using KCL in my new softener and I liked the feel of the water when showering but the DW did not like the taste when drinking the water. I had to install a whole house filter after my softener and that made the water taste better according to her and she has a very good palet, so it isn't imagination. This summer I ran into a problem finding potassium. First saw lawn fertlizer prices with K shoot up and then could not find KCL pellets anywhere. I heard that there was a run on K and that it was being exported in huge quantities so I was forced to switch to NaCl. I did not change any of the settings on my softener (Fleck 7000 valve, Hardness Setting = 9). Now I think the water tastes better and DW thinks I am nuts - so it must be so! The water still feels soft but not as soft as the KCL. I also noticed at the bottom of the frame holding my whole house humidifier filters a clear gel like substance forming. Anyone have a clue on what that is? Could it be something from the filter itself like a special coating? When I was using KCL last year, there was a very small trace of this gel after about 2 months of humidifier operation. With the NaCL - there seems to be a lot more. Maybe I need to bump up the Hardness setting when using NaCL - does that make sense? I have tested my water several times since switching to NaCL using test kits I purchased at Lowe's and it shows no hardness, but I know the fidelity of these kits is not that great. I would prefer using KCL if I could find it and at a reasonable price but am not unhappy with NaCL....See MoreReasonable Cost of Water Softener/Iron Removal
Comments (1)Local water treatment companies will always cost more than online sellers because they actually have to maintain a store front and install what they sell. Reasonable markup is at least 100%, probably higher because of installation, testing, etc. Get more than one quote. If you like the online prices, you could purchase online and hire a plumber to install for you - get a few install-only quotes. Plumbing into your gutter drainpipe seems a little suspicious, but perhaps that is acceptable in your locality. I would check on that if I were you....See MoreCloudy water from new water softener
Comments (2)Was the water always discolored? It sounds like you have tannins in your water. Tannins are a coloration of water due to organically decomposed material usually from vegatation. Tea and red wine contain tannins. It is common in shallow wells, surface water and other areas where vegatation can enter the source water. If that is the case then you need an anion exchange media to remove it. In some cases the anion media and can be added to the cation media in your softener. Both regenerate with salt. you may have to get a larger tank to accommodate the addition resin. The water professional who came to your house should have pointed this out to you. Andy...See MoreWater softener, iron removal
Comments (4)There are things you need to think about here. You've been quoted a fairly small softener for your hardness level. It will be fine if you only have two people in your household, but inadequate for three or more. It also won't handle the flow of a high-water-use fixture, such as a jetted tub or a multi-head shower. The iron removal system quoted will handle only 3.6 gpm on a steady basis and 5.5 gpm maximum for short periods of time. This is quite low and may not be adequate, depending upon your situation. The information you have provided is not adequate to determine what you need. How was the testing done? Did the dealer go to your home or did you bring water to them? Did you see them do the testing? Did they titrate (add drops of liquid until the color changed) or use test strips? How many people in your home? Is the iron clear-water (dissolved and you can't see it in the water), or is it particulate? Well water or city? TDS (total dissolved solids)? pH? bacteria (if well water)? Does the water have any color or odor? If so, please describe. Any particulates?...See Morejane__ny
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