My home came with a Macclean/ChemFree iron removal system (model nf1001). I suspected it wasn't doing much, so I took it out. It appeared to have nothing more than sand as media.
I would like to install a water softener but I'm unsure as to how I should address the iron.
I've taken the controller apart an cleaned the orifices and relubed the O-rings. It appears to work ok. I'd like to re-use it and it put it ahead of the water softener I plan to install. Can I add media such as Pro-Ox or Katalox or something similar?
As for the water softener, is water testing needed? I obviously have scale and iron, but I'm not tasting, smelling, or seeing any other obvious problems.
Also, I'm not sure how to pick a water softener. Are upflow units better than downflow?
I would like to install a water softener but I'm unsure as to how I should address the iron.
I've taken the controller apart an cleaned the orifices and relubed the O-rings. It appears to work ok. I'd like to re-use it and it put it ahead of the water softener I plan to install. Can I add media such as Pro-Ox or Katalox or something similar?
As for the water softener, is water testing needed? I obviously have scale and iron, but I'm not tasting, smelling, or seeing any other obvious problems.
Also, I'm not sure how to pick a water softener. Are upflow units better than downflow?