Water softener recommendations? - Upgoat

Water softener recommendations?
submitted by AugustineOfHippo2 to AskUpgoat 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:10:00 ago (+7/-0) (AskUpgoat)

Mine just crapped out. Was gonna just leave it in bypass and not replace, but took a shower and can definitely feel the difference without the softener.
Any recommendations for new ones?
Morton? Culligan? Others?

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[ - ] BoozyB 3 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:24:19 ago (+3/-0)

I have had good luck with these. Reasonable price at Menard's stores around where I am.
www.waterboss.com/water-softeners/

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[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:26:55 ago (+2/-0)

That's the one I'm replacing. Lasted 10 years, and has a coarse filter. Probably will get that again, just wanted other opinions...

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[ - ] BoozyB 2 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:39:16 ago (+2/-0)

I have a filter between the pressure tank and the softener.
It keeps the fine grit out of the softener, hopefully making it last longer.

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[ - ] BoozyB 2 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:40:52 ago (+2/-0)

If you got 10 years, that's not bad.

[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:56:15 ago (+1/-0)

I'm uncertain if something like this is of interest: Scaleblaster Salt-Free Water Conditioner.

https://www.scaleblaster.com/

This worked well in Michigan...if I remember correctly Minnesota's groundwater is a bit harder.

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[ - ] BoozyB 1 point 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 16:16:43 ago (+1/-0)

https://www.chem1.com/CQ/aquacrack.html#EMAG
This site calls it junk science.
Color me skeptical.

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[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 18:02:18 ago (+1/-0)

It's not magic, but my showerheads cleared up from the bit of buildup it had.

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[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 1 point 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 16:23:16 ago (+1/-0)

I've seen versions of that on Amazon with decent reviews. Seems to only work for short distances, so if you have long pipes the effect wears off towards the end.

https://www.amazon.com/iSpring-ED2000-Electronic-Descaler-Conditioner/dp/B0744TC3PW/ref=mp_s_a_1_12

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 1 point 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:49:42 ago (+1/-0)

I ADD SAND TO MY WATER YOU PUSSY!

[ - ] TheGreatWar 0 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 22:00:22 ago (+0/-0)

Metering is more efficient with salt than timed. But since metering might run at any time of day there are two-tank softeners that keep giving soft water while they regen. A name brand two tank metering softener is the top. Bottom is the no-name timed single tank from Amazon.

[ - ] PhantomXLII 0 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 16:43:07 ago (+1/-1)

To soften water, you may try a sponge. Put water in, squeeze, let it go back into the bottle/tank. Now, be aware, water is (ideally, if you plan on drinking it) in a liquid state. It can't necessarily get much softer.

If however you are posting this from the poles and are trying to soften up the ice to acquire drinking water, I suggest two potential methods:

1: Apply heat to the ice.

2: Fuck the iceberg. The heat generated will result in some small amount of water. Be careful of bodily fluids. That would be... Unfortunate. However in a survival situation one must do what they must do. Piss on a machine gun, consume the danger noodles, defecate in the woods and clean up with some leaves... Generally unpleasant things to do for modern or more modest individuals.

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[ - ] Lurkathon9000 3 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 17:03:51 ago (+3/-0)

Autistic post of the day. Top notch.

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[ - ] PhantomXLII 0 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 17:32:17 ago (+1/-1)

🙃

[ - ] texasblood -1 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 19:20:27 ago (+0/-1)

All the same fckn salt LITERALLY.
There is DYI to by pass the labels

[ - ] I_am_baal -1 points 1.5 yearsDec 19, 2023 15:32:21 ago (+0/-1)

Culligan is full of jews. Avoid them for sure.

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