On Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:35:55 -0700 (PDT), Ted Shoemaker
wrote Re problems with new water softener --
is this for a DIY-er or the experts?:

About a month ago, a new water softener was installed in our home. We
were told that we would need a new bag of salt about once every three
to six months. As it turns out, we've gone through about one bag per
week.

How often is the softener set to "regenerate". What is the timer
setting?