bigred asked:


For those of you who currently have, or have had a water softener I would like to know what you think. I’m trying to decided if it’s really worth the money.
Thanks!

MARGOT

me asked:


I’m starting to look into water softeners for our apartment building. There are 8 units, all with 1 bathroom. I’m trying to figure out how much it would cost to get water softeners installed (we have terribly hard water here), and how much it would cost to maintain them.

I’m not even sure how exactly they work, where exactly they are installed, and how much work it is to maintain them.

EOWYN

The signs of hard water are fairly obvious which makes it that much easier to know when you must soften your water. However, the difficult part can be selecting which water softener is the best for you. There are several water softeners to choose from, so it is important you do your research to decide what is most efficient for your needs.

The most vital aspect to selecting a quality water softener is being an educated consumer. There are tons of different water softeners to choose from, so what makes one better than another? You will want to look at different manufacturers, compare prices, and determine what type of setup will fit and be most convenient for what you’re looking for.

Water softeners come in all sizes, so make sure to find the one that fits. You don’t want to get home and find out that you can’t use your new water softener because of a size problem. Also, look into what type of environment the water softener will be used in. They are quite versatile, but certain units are better than others in certain environments.

A great way to know if you are getting a quality water softener is to look at water softener ratings. This will inform you of the amount of minerals that can be removed from the hard water before the unit requires recharging. Some units may appear promising but require consistent maintenance that can become quite costly.

There are numerous water softener vendors to choose from, so it is recommended that you research and talk to others for any comments they may have. Some of the more popular vendors include Kenmore, Kinetico, and General Electric. Kinetico is known for their convenience and ease of use. However, they are costly units for the amount of upkeep that is required. Kenmore offers a wide range of water softeners from very basic to high-quality units.

Another thing to consider when purchasing your water softener is whether the unit is electric or non-electric. It makes it much more convenient if the unit is electric, but some of the more popular brands like Kinetico are non-electric. The last thing to consider is if you are looking for an ionic exchange unit or a magnetic water softening unit. Both styles are offered by most vendors.

It can be a difficult task to find the perfect water softening system for you. However, with the proper research and some feedback you should have no problem eliminating your daunting hard water dilemma.



By: Nick Wright

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EDALENE

Water purification in your household and not only should be very important. We should all be careful about the water we drink and the water we bath or wash with. The same way you protect your washing machine from calcium deposits, the same way we have to learn to take care of our bodies.

Just because we do not see it immediately it does not mean we are not affected by water that is not purified. There are several water purifiers, water softeners and water purification systems that we can choose from.

Purifying water is essential because it removes chemicals and bacteria as well as minerals like calcium and magnesium. A water purifier can remove all the bacteria without removing chemicals and minerals.

A water softener will remove the calcium and magnesium that are considered hardening minerals, but will not take care of the chemicals and bacteria. If each of them is specifically design to achieve one thing in the process of water purification it does not mean that water cannot be purified.

One thing to remember is that the tap water you have is already treated and some of the impurities, bacteria and chemicals are already removed. Because from the treating place to your house water still has a long way to travel through the plumbing system some new bacteria and other impurities from the plumbing system are carried by the water.

Thus even though water was treated and cleaned it can still appear dirty, cloudy and even have an odor. To get rid of all of these or at least most of them you have to use a water purification system in your house. You can select one that is installed in your kitchen, bathroom or both, or you can select a more performing one installed at the main water pipe outside your house. All these systems use different processes to purify water. Different processes let you obtain purified water at different levels.

Even though water purification is actually the method of eliminating impurities from the untreated water there is no way to get the purified water in the households and have the same level of purity. This is way the industry developed a series of water purifiers to help individual households as well as other industries like the chemical or pharmaceutical industries where it is extremely important to have water with no impurities.

The most common methods to achieve purified water are the filtration, the water softening, the reverse osmosis, the carbon filtration, the ultraviolet filtration, distillation and boiling. While boiling may prove to be a method that manages to eliminate just a few of the bacteria, distillation manages to make almost 100 percents pure water.

The reverse osmosis filtration method is getting more and more popular as well as the use of more performing systems that have several filters in place, each of them being responsible for a set of impurities that exist in the water. There are also portable water purifiers on the market. These give you the chance of purifying your drinking water if you are in areas where water safety can be a problem. Nowadays, because of the high level of pollution, not even the spring rivers are safe enough anymore.

Drinking water and cooking water should be obtained with the help of water purifier systems. These systems should have filters for removing microscopic particles like calcium carbonate and even rust that comes off from the pipes, filters for removing sediments, activated carbon filters for eliminating chemicals and a reverse osmosis filter. Also more advanced systems offer an ultraviolet light intended to neutralize any escaping impurities.

Having at least a water purifier system is important especially if you live in rural areas or in areas where there are water problems. Even in the city where water is available all the time, the quality of it is not as is should and people should take extra precautions when using it. An investment in a water purification system is in fact an investment in your health and your estate.



By: Charles Harper

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AMIE

seemore help asked:


I need to replace a home water softener. 3 people, 2 baths. What brand of softener would you recommend and why? Thanks!

CHERISE

I’m Back asked:


I live in an apartment and the water is extremely hard. Are there anyways I can soften my water supply?

ANNABELLA

What the fu– asked:


We have well water and Culligan installed a water softener 2 days ago. I just washed some whites and they have that faded rust colored stain just as they did before it was installed. Does it take a few days to work itself through?

KIRRA

whatever asked:


I bought a water softener last year. I am getting calls from the company stating that it’s been a year and I need my filter replaced. Is this right? Does a filter need to be changed and a water softener system serviced EVERY year? Thanks!

DASHIELL

JJ S asked:


salt after the process is done? 2) should a person who is taking high blood pressure meds even drink softened water, just in case it is salty? 3) if the softener is not working properly, would the water then have added sodium?

DAKER