I have somewhat hard water and getting calcium build-up in my water
heater, thus pieces pugging up the sprinkler in the kitchen, etc. I'm
wondering if a softner OR a filter system would help. And, if the
latter, any source/brands that are good?

Karl in Spokane

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You could remove the screen. Or consider it
the filter. Or consider softening the water.
http://www.kinetico.com/residntl/hardsoft.htm

Karl Shoemaker wrote in message
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I have somewhat hard water and getting calcium build-up in my water
heater, thus pieces pugging up the sprinkler in the kitchen, etc. I'm
wondering if a softner OR a filter system would help. And, if the
latter, any source/brands that are good?

Karl in Spokane

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http://www.dalek.org

Hi,

A softner will cure the problem. Another way is to flush the bottom of your
hot water tank once a month but if it is full now it will be chunks so you may
need the softner to break that up. An inline filter will help the current
problem also. Pipe it in to the outlet above the tank. Calcium causes problems
in tanks. It can actualy create electrolosis and eat through the jacket. An
ionizing rod can help get it out too. Drop it in the tank if you can disconnet
the piping.
Your area must use well water or some high calcium water the city didn't treat
right to lower it.

candice

This may not be happening much anymore, but could the chunks actually be
part of your water heater dip tube?


"Karl Shoemaker" wrote in message
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I have somewhat hard water and getting calcium build-up in my water
heater, thus pieces pugging up the sprinkler in the kitchen, etc. I'm
wondering if a softner OR a filter system would help. And, if the
latter, any source/brands that are good?

Karl in Spokane

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For information go to:

http://www.dalek.org