Water softeners - do it yourself systems

[hube2]

Do you really need "soft" water for the whole house? If it causes staining on plumbing fixtures or clothing after washing, pipe damage, etc., you probably do.

I would actually say that anyone with even moderately hard water needs a softener on the whole house, even if you don't think you do. Any amount of hardness will reduce the life of everything that water runs through. Calcium will build up on the inside of the pipes, on faucet valves, in your dishwasher and on heating elements in water heaters. Adding a water softener can extend the life of everything else that will cost you more in the long run than the cost of a softener.

The water in my area is extremely hard. When my FIL lived across the street he would need to replace his water heater every 2 years due to calcium build up, he had no water pressure and water flow was poor do to calcium in the pipes. My last water heater lasted 17 years and my dishwasher is 26 years old (used every day) and still running well and I have no issues with water flow and pressure.

 

[MotorSeven]

Our well water isn’t exceptionally hard, so I installed this kit. It’s relatively easy to do with pvc pipe and valves. I chose a sediment filter, softening filter using citrus instead of salt, and a carbon filter. The trio lasts about a year between changes and cost about $275 for all three replacement filters. If your water is really hard, this might not do the trick , but it works for me.

Manor Trio Water Softener - Iron + Carbon

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Never heard of it,,,interesting system.

 

[MossRoad]

Our well water isn’t exceptionally hard, so I installed this kit. It’s relatively easy to do with pvc pipe and valves. I chose a sediment filter, softening filter using citrus instead of salt, and a carbon filter. The trio lasts about a year between changes and cost about $275 for all three replacement filters. If your water is really hard, this might not do the trick , but it works for me.

Manor Trio Water Softener - Iron + Carbon

The Manor Trio Water Softener - Iron + Carbon from NuvoH2O is a must-have when it comes to home water treatment. Get yours today!

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We only spend about $75 a year on salt here... about 3 bags every 3-4 months.

 

[jyoutz]

We only spend about $75 a year on salt here... about 3 bags every 3-4 months.

I actually just ordered replacement filters and the sediment and carbon filters are only $95 and the softener filter is $65. But you can drink the water from the nuvo system and there’s no added sodium.

 

[MossRoad]

I actually just ordered replacement filters and the sediment and carbon filters are only $95 and the softener filter is $65. But you can drink the water from the nuvo system and there’s no added sodium.

You can drink ours, too.... you won't like it! But you can drink it.

We have a non-softened-straight-out-of-the-ground faucet for drinking water.

 

[jyoutz]

You can drink ours, too.... you won't like it! But you can drink it.

We have a non-softened-straight-out-of-the-ground faucet for drinking water.

You can drink ours, too.... you won't like it! But you can drink it.

Probably a years sodium intake recommendation in one week from drinking salt softened water.

 

[MossRoad]

You can drink ours, too.... you won't like it! But you can drink it.

Probably a years sodium intake recommendation in one week from drinking salt softened water.

An 8 oz glass of 15 grain soft water has 4X LESS sodium than an 8 oz glass of skim milk.

 

[jyoutz]

An 8 oz glass of 15 grain soft water has 4X LESS sodium than an 8 oz glass of skim milk.

 

[MossRoad]

Yeah, I'm surprised by that as well. But there are a TON of common foods that have way more sodium than a glass of soft water.