Recent content by tomcat21

Thank you Gary! So you are suggesting a 4.0 or 4.5 cu ft softener correct? What are your thoughts on the 2510 fleck valve? Heard good things about it but not sure if it has the variable reserve feature or not. Also, in 5 years we will be down to 5 people in the house and I also plan on putting...

would that work with 3/4 plumbing?

Anyone there? I think I have given all the information that I know of to make a decision on a softener. Can someone tell me what I should purchase and why would the size you recommend be the best choice/most efficient. Thanks to all of you for your help

I timed how long it took to fill a 5 gallon bucket and divided by 300 or whatever the formula called for (cant remember the exact number) I also used a one gallon pail for kitchen sink faucet and stopped filling after 10 seconds.(Used a different equation to figure gpm on this one.) What is...

Thank you ! I am going to purchase one within a few days. Any good recommendations? I am not going to Home Depot or any big box store. I also don't think I really need to pay $3,000 for one either.

Thanks for the reply. I am confused on what type of resin to get. I have heard of 8% or 10 % cross link. I know the city does use chlorine to treat water. Also is it true that setting the salt dosage for a higher amt will clean the resin bed better? Not even sure what this means. I have heard of...

Here are some specs and information. 7 people in the house. 2 adults, 4 girls ages 6-12, 1 boy age 14. Actual water usage from city water bill (avg. for past year)= 46 gal/per person per day. high month avg was 61 gal. per day. low month avg. 37 gal. per person per day. I would say the norm...