Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Misc Water Softener Questions
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Honk88
01-07-09, 08:50 AM
Hello. I have been researching Water Softeners and have a few questions.
In regards to the size here are some usage details and water ratings.
Well Water
Iron .10 mg/L
Manganese .03 mg/L
pH 7.52
Hardness 120 (7)
I live alone and am out of the house about 12 hours per day.
I have a HE Washer and do 2-3 loads per week. I have HE dishwasher and toilets.
I take one shower a day at home and the other at the gym.
Based on data I have found on line I thought I should go with 24,000 grain. My sister who owns a Clack WS-1 32,000 for a family of three who has A LOT more water usage; does not think I need a 32,000. The vendors I have called all say I need at least a 32,000 maybe a 40,000.
In regards to water drainage where are you directing this water? I do not have a sump pump hole in the basement. The washing machine drain in the basement was plugged when the machine was moved upstairs. I would have this installed by a plumber should I have him run a pipe to that old drain? This will be across the room.
Any advise you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for your time.
In regards to the size here are some usage details and water ratings.
Well Water
Iron .10 mg/L
Manganese .03 mg/L
pH 7.52
Hardness 120 (7)
I live alone and am out of the house about 12 hours per day.
I have a HE Washer and do 2-3 loads per week. I have HE dishwasher and toilets.
I take one shower a day at home and the other at the gym.
Based on data I have found on line I thought I should go with 24,000 grain. My sister who owns a Clack WS-1 32,000 for a family of three who has A LOT more water usage; does not think I need a 32,000. The vendors I have called all say I need at least a 32,000 maybe a 40,000.
In regards to water drainage where are you directing this water? I do not have a sump pump hole in the basement. The washing machine drain in the basement was plugged when the machine was moved upstairs. I would have this installed by a plumber should I have him run a pipe to that old drain? This will be across the room.
Any advise you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for your time.
biermech
01-07-09, 04:29 PM
Is the hadrness 120 PPM or 120 GPG. There is a major difference bewteen PPM & GPG. The drain can be run across the room.
AndyC
01-07-09, 08:10 PM
biermech.
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