RODI - Extreme Hardness?

CUSE1315 · 09/12/2016, 09:08 AM

So after a year of going through 10 LBs of DI Resin, 3 membranes, and 20 plus pre filters I finally got a water test done so I could further anazlyze my water chemistry to make an educated decision going foward. A little background on my system. 5 Stage Spectrapure: Dual TDS meter with pressure guage, flush valve, and I installed a booster pump! I am on town water that is drawn from 4 wells!

The water test has come back and these are the results:

Test Analysis Max Limit Recommended
Hardness 19 GPG 5 GPG
Iron 0 PPM .30 PPM
PH 7.4 6.7-8.5
Manganese 0 PPM .05 PPM
Tannin 0 PPM .5 PPM
TDS 345 PPM 500 PPM

I assume at this point I need a water softener. That seems to be the best option. I was just wondering other with hard water what have you done to remedy this? I appreciate any and all help!

mcgyvr · 09/12/2016, 10:04 AM

Any test for CO2?

But yes... Thats HARD water.. Anything close to 10G can be an issue..
I see a water softener in your future.. ASAP..

CUSE1315 · 09/12/2016, 04:13 PM

Tested for CO2 and it came up normal. I am assuming the softener is a must at this point!

mcgyvr · 09/12/2016, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSE1315

Tested for CO2 and it came up normal. I am assuming the softener is a must at this point!

Yep... Off to the Home Depot for you..
Or move to a new house..

CUSE1315 · 09/12/2016, 04:38 PM

Has anyone here used a Lowe's or Home Depot water softener? I am reading mixed reviews on them. Thanks!

mcgyvr · 09/12/2016, 05:30 PM

Just about every GE one on the HD site has 4.5 stars..
Not sure where you are seeing the mixed reviews..

09/12/2016, 09:08 AM	#1
CUSE1315 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Syracuse Posts: 327	RODI - Extreme Hardness? So after a year of going through 10 LBs of DI Resin, 3 membranes, and 20 plus pre filters I finally got a water test done so I could further anazlyze my water chemistry to make an educated decision going foward. A little background on my system. 5 Stage Spectrapure: Dual TDS meter with pressure guage, flush valve, and I installed a booster pump! I am on town water that is drawn from 4 wells! The water test has come back and these are the results: Test Analysis Max Limit Recommended Hardness 19 GPG 5 GPG Iron 0 PPM .30 PPM PH 7.4 6.7-8.5 Manganese 0 PPM .05 PPM Tannin 0 PPM .5 PPM TDS 345 PPM 500 PPM I assume at this point I need a water softener. That seems to be the best option. I was just wondering other with hard water what have you done to remedy this? I appreciate any and all help!

09/12/2016, 10:04 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Any test for CO2? But yes... Thats HARD water.. Anything close to 10G can be an issue.. I see a water softener in your future.. ASAP.. __________________ Who me?

09/12/2016, 05:30 PM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Just about every GE one on the HD site has 4.5 stars.. Not sure where you are seeing the mixed reviews.. __________________ Who me?

09/12/2016, 04:13 PM	#3
CUSE1315 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Syracuse Posts: 327	Tested for CO2 and it came up normal. I am assuming the softener is a must at this point!

09/12/2016, 04:38 PM	#5
CUSE1315 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Syracuse Posts: 327	Has anyone here used a Lowe's or Home Depot water softener? I am reading mixed reviews on them. Thanks!