"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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On 12/11/08 08:58 pm olddog wrote:

Do you have a water softener? I've heard those will lengthen the life of
a water heater.

I've just been informed by the guys at www.waterheaterrescue.com that the
water softener we installed about three years ago has probably *reduced*
the life of our water heater.

Perce


Did they say why? Logic (maybe flawed) says that the reduction in sediment
would extend the life. Could it be because of the trace amount of NaCl left
in the water?

I was told that the water softener eliminates the need to drain the water
heater too. Did they say anything about that?

BTW: I don't remember who told me this. Maybe I dreamed it.

Thanks

Olddog