Pure water - what a difference
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That system looks interesting, do you have all your water run through the water system, or just specific taps? What ppm is the water coming out of it and any ideas yet on overall costs of running it? If it can cut out water spots all over the chrome taps then I'll be having a serious look at getting onepvr said:
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It's great,we've had a Harvey's whole-house softener for over a year, no limescale spots on taps or sinks and the shower screen stays clear. Running costs are effectively the cost of the block salt, we (3 people) get through 1 pack (2 blocks) every 2-3 weeks. The blocks are much cheaper if you have storage and can buy in bulk - have a look on eBay for 'harveys block salt' (the same size blocks are suitable for all the block salt softeners)MickAdams said:That system looks interesting, do you have all your water run through the water system, or just specific taps? What ppm is the water coming out of it and any ideas yet on overall costs of running it? If it can cut out water spots all over the chrome taps then I'll be having a serious look at getting onepvr said:
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A jolly expensive habit but sure does make a difference. I found the ones I invested in for the detailing business I use to run ran out rather quickly, so the open hose technique and an air compressor were significantly more cost effective. Shame that's impossible in London!
RO water is £2.50 for 25l (according to my marine aquarium owning mate).Could I just use this through a watering can or mist it on with a pump sprayer?
I've been reading on dw that many people just dilute detailing sprays with suitable de-ionized/distilled water for a quick spray and wipe.
I've been reading on dw that many people just dilute detailing sprays with suitable de-ionized/distilled water for a quick spray and wipe.
If you have a dehumidifier then I am told the water collected can be used in the same way.
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The number of times I have written this on detailing world beggars belief.
PerryGunn said:It's great,we've had a Harvey's whole-house softener for over a year, no limescale spots on taps or sinks and the shower screen stays clear. Running costs are effectively the cost of the block salt, we (3 people) get through 1 pack (2 blocks) every 2-3 weeks. The blocks are much cheaper if you have storage and can buy in bulk - have a look on eBay for 'harveys block salt' (the same size blocks are suitable for all the block salt softeners)MickAdams said:That system looks interesting, do you have all your water run through the water system, or just specific taps? What ppm is the water coming out of it and any ideas yet on overall costs of running it? If it can cut out water spots all over the chrome taps then I'll be having a serious look at getting onepvr said:
My Kinetico softener is the same concept as the Harvey's, but when I use my TDS meter, the solids are a high post filter as they are pre filter. Having red up on ion exchange filters, it is swapping the calcium ions in the water for sodium, hence the TDS is not significantly lower. I therefore don't think my resin would last any longer than putting non softened water into it....or have I missed something?
Taps, shower screen all spotless & the softener test kit shows soft water, so know the kit is working correctly.
pvr said:Yes, please do some research and let me know
Doesn't appear to be a lot of information about, but looking at the periodic table the atomic mass for Sodium is roughly half that of Calcium. If the resin filter has a certain capacity before it is spent & the resin no longer charged, it suggests the lighter atomic mass would make it last longer - Sodium has 11 electrons vs 20 for Calcium. So guessing softened is better for the longer filter life.
I believe I have one unsoftened outdoor tap & a softened one in the garage, I will check (softened, not that there is a tap 8) ) however, I think life is too short for me to run an experiment using one tap for resin life, then a few months later, the other :evil: