"Spork" wrote in message
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I've been thinking of a water softener because I'm tired of scrubbing
lime off my sinks and tubs. I've read some of the suggestions about
using wax on faucets and was wondering if your happy with this
alternative? I have a shower filter that works great for taking out
chlorine but I don't think it does much for lime. I also have a heavy
duty counter top filter that attaches to the faucet for drinking
water.
I have heard some people say that by softening the water you take out
minerals that your body needs. Then another site I was reading says
that most of those minerals you get from regular food and you would
need to drink a bathtub full of water to get your requirements so it
doesn't matter anyway.
So what do you think? I was looking at a cheap whirlpool model and the
reviews seem to be better on those than the boss menards sells.
thanks
Our town government recommends water softeners and that means a lot because
they require a lot of water to work and flush down to the sewer. Our water
is 25 hardness.
Don't get one form a big box store. They are built with poor quality resins.
If you do get a softener I recommend one from Eco Water direct. They can be
programmed to your needs. A good water softener should last 20 to 25 years.
Big box store types last 7 maybe. You can rent them but I'd avoid culligan
rentals. They are know for overpricing and hard selling and have been
bankrupted a few times. At least EcoWater is Berkshire Hathaway. there
are better models than Ecowater, like kinetico but you pay.
Yes the minerals you need are depleted fro the water but you can make this
up with vitamins!! new water softeners add about 40 to 80 mg of salt to
you daily intake. Don't ever water your plants or lawn with softener water.
It's a waste and it's nutrient deficient from the plant. Softened water
allow your washing machine, dishwasher and shower soaps to all clean better.
The unit I have is this
http://www.ecowater.ca/en/products/r...rs/err3500.php.
it has a built in charcoal filter like a Brita system as well.