On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:54:08 -0500, "skeeter"
wrote:

went to pick up some potassium for the water softener and the price of
potassium jumped 100% from $10 to $20 per bag.
is it worth the extra cost? i know it's environmentally better but by how
much?


Potassium ions are a little more reactive than sodium. Both have very
similar properties. You could use more sodium salt and probably get
the same results. I'd switch to sodium when potassium jumps 100%,
but only if approved by the water softener manufacturer.