Iron in water

[GONO2]

We just built a house on land purchased about a year ago. Since moving in, we have been having problems with plumbing fixtures, washer, etc turning brown from use. Had the local plumbing supply guys send off water sample for testing and it came back with really high iron and slightly elevated manganese. They are recommending this
Water-Right, Inc. - manufacturer of quality water softeners, conditioners and treatment systems, plus water testing services.
and it will run me close to 2K with supplies to hook it up. Looks like other companies have similar items - some much cheaper. What works? Anyone else had similar problems?

 

[Charlesaf3]

I have similar problems, cost a lot more than 2k to fix... I'd have it done professionally. Could do it oneself, but there is a lot of testing etc, kit that I don't want to own. And that's saying something.

 

[Willl]

I too am also living with high minerals in my well water, although I've never had it professionally tested so I don't know exactly what I'm high in.

Reverse Osmosis would be really cool, but I took the cheap way out.

Got 3 of those 'whole house' filters right in a row just after the pressure tank.

Keeps the toilet tank clean.

 

[Willl]

Something like this but home made.
Started with a 20 micron, than a charcoal, than a 5 micron.

 

[bearhawk]

...and it will run me close to 2K with supplies to hook it up. Looks like other companies have similar items - some much cheaper. What works? Anyone else had similar problems?

We had a Culligan system installed in 2001, $2,100 or so back then. But has been working great with minimal maintenance and the quarterly allotment of salt...

Don't waste your money on half baked solutions... you will only pay more when you decide to do it right.

 

[Charlesaf3]

I've got a whole house filter, then softener and then another filter after the softener because I don't like soft water. You really only need the first 2. But these aren't what home depot calls whole house, they are proper 60 gallon tanks with daily auto flush etc, and every 6 month chemical refill.

Worth it though. Iron and manganese will destroy expensive things if left untreated. And I l'm sure you've noticed what will happen to your towels and sheets.

 

[heehaw]

if you have room to put a sand filter and pump, you can clean up your water without the use of a bunch of chemicals: i've done it for over 20 years.
heehaw

 

[Legdoc]

I have been using a MacClean Chemfree sand filter with a micronizer (hydrocharger) for years without problems for a total purchase of about $500.00 from Grainger. My water is 600ppm iron out of the well.
Legdoc

 

[IllMarty1]

GONO2,

I had a Water Right system installed at my summerplace shortly after it was finished. The water was orange from the Iron and pH was 5.2. Now the water is crystal clear, is pH neutral, and tastes great. I gulp a couple big glasses every morning I am there to start the day right.

Marty

 

[plowking]

If your local,state regulations allow it,you should run the backflush from softener to a seperate drain,drywell besides putting it into the septic tank. Salt, minerals from discharge can damage the septic system. I was at a five year old house last week,they had a softener with high maganese,inspector said the maganese ruined the leachfield,the stone was jet black in color. New septic designs have warnings about garbage disposal,hottub,softener going into the septic tank,that way the designer,installer isn't liable for early failure,and the warranty[ if any] put on septic is null and void once softener is hooked up to the mainline to tank. plowking