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"TKM" wrote

Hmmm. Your new information changes things. If the problem is a
deteriorated dip tube, the bits will be somewhat soft. The chips
that I
found in my faucet screens mushed into a white, somewhat pasty,
mass.



it's the salt.

it's making it through the softener - i just cleaned out the hot water
lead to the washer and it was CAKED with the stuff.

i turn down the "salt level" on the GE Water Softener and the stuff
decreases.

i am at a total loss now - i've consulted with the plumber twice and
he recommended i leave the salt level low and just live with it...

ridiculous - it's down to 5 now, from 26, 16, 13, 12, 10, 9

Have you read my posts? If they didn't show up here, go to
www.google.com and search this Group.

The vast majority of plumbers don't normally know softeners or how to
trouble shoot problems with them. Who set the salt so high? And how much
resin, capacity etc. does the softener have? Nine may still be too high
and the only way to know is with a sodium test. The salt may be a
problem with the control valve not providing proper rinses. Or the drain
line being kinked etc.. You need a water treatment dealer to check out
your softener for proper setup and operation. Plus the other things that
may be in your water and causing this white stuff problem.

Gary
Quality Water Associates