DYI13
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I have a 13 year old Kenmore Acid Neutralizer ( 625.348241) that has been working fine, but it now appears that the well water PH has dropped and the calcite mineral can no longer get the conditioned water PH up to 7.0. The treated water is at 6.4 (tested by a lab), and the untreated is around 5.5, 5.6 (tested by me with a strip). I was going to try a mix of magnesium oxide and calcite mineral, but first I have to empty the tank (it is around half full now). Problem is, there is only one way to get into the tank--from under the control head--and there is not a lot of room (around 4 inch diameter with the tube running down the center). Also, the neutralizer was only designed to handle untreated PHs of 6 to 6.7, and apparently our well water has changed.
Should I just bite the bullet and buy a new neutralizer, or try to empty and refill the Kenmore? If you think I should buy a new one, suggestions are appreciated (4 br, 2 1/2 bath house). If you think I should try to empty the Kenmore, any tips?
Thank you very much!
Should I just bite the bullet and buy a new neutralizer, or try to empty and refill the Kenmore? If you think I should buy a new one, suggestions are appreciated (4 br, 2 1/2 bath house). If you think I should try to empty the Kenmore, any tips?
Thank you very much!