On 1/1/2005 10:46 PM US(ET), JLamm took fingers to keys, and typed the
following:

Folks,
For the first time, I'm considering buying a water-softening system. I know
nothing about them. Any advice, guidance, cautions?
Thanks,

John

I have had one for many years. The first was a Culligan (bought, not
rented). I replaced that one with a Sears Ultrasoft 800 a few years ago.
The Sears one had all the latest digital amenities, like as needed
operation, digital readout of water usage per day, salt level, etc.
The 800 is currently on sale for $670. US (til Jan 8, 2005. After which
$900). I don't know who actually makes it, but all the Sears softeners
have the same 042 (dot) prefix number.

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Bill