Tlhfirelion
Member
I am planning a water softener this coming fall and it'll be the first one I've used. From what I can gather here fleck and clack are the brands preferred. I do want a metered system to prevent needles regeneration. I don't know if it matters but I have all copper pipes and a Marathon water heater. The water softener will be located right next to the water softener in the basement. The questions I have are the following.
1) I try and be as water conscious as possible. I have seen that the water softeners on the market today use an awful lot of water when they regenerate. In order to reduce the water used do I oversize my system? I don't mind going larger, I'm a fan of moderate overkill. This is the "grains" number correct? The higher the number the "better"?
2) I saw it once on here but it must be hiding in plain sight. Where is the formula to calculate what sized water heater I should get? (and then I'd oversize it) Family of 4, 3 males one female, 1500 sq ft house, 2 bathrooms, no tubs.
3) I need to find out the water pressure I have but I'm not sure how to do that. My house and the other 7 on my street are on a private well at the top of the hill. Is there a general rule that a water softener will reduce the water pressure by X%? We currently have adequate pressure.
4) Are the types of water softeners that have a separate salt tank and resin cylinder better or worse for some reason?
That's all I can think of for now. Thank you for any assistance you are able to provide.
Regards.
1) I try and be as water conscious as possible. I have seen that the water softeners on the market today use an awful lot of water when they regenerate. In order to reduce the water used do I oversize my system? I don't mind going larger, I'm a fan of moderate overkill. This is the "grains" number correct? The higher the number the "better"?
2) I saw it once on here but it must be hiding in plain sight. Where is the formula to calculate what sized water heater I should get? (and then I'd oversize it) Family of 4, 3 males one female, 1500 sq ft house, 2 bathrooms, no tubs.
3) I need to find out the water pressure I have but I'm not sure how to do that. My house and the other 7 on my street are on a private well at the top of the hill. Is there a general rule that a water softener will reduce the water pressure by X%? We currently have adequate pressure.
4) Are the types of water softeners that have a separate salt tank and resin cylinder better or worse for some reason?
That's all I can think of for now. Thank you for any assistance you are able to provide.
Regards.