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  1. Dan Roscigno

    Choosing a softener, and maybe an iron filter

    Thanks, l read that thread and will read it again The walls were redone, new boiler, new water heater, new appliances, etc. But, they did not put in a softener. I don't know. If I was doing all the work they did, I would have replaced any galvanized and added a softener. Maybe they left...
  2. Dan Roscigno

    Choosing a softener, and maybe an iron filter

    I found iron in one of the bathrooms tonight. I had not checked one of the toilets, and sure enough there is a pile of rust powder in one of them. So, I am happy that I will be able to catch it with a sediment filter before the softener. Sorry for the false information!
  3. Dan Roscigno

    Choosing a softener, and maybe an iron filter

    Thanks @Bannerman If I understand correctly, since there is residual Chlorine in the water (1.2ppm), then even though I do not see stains the iron should be solid and a Big Blue before the softener will take care of the iron. But, I still need a backwashing carbon filter to get the chlorine...
  4. Dan Roscigno

    Choosing a softener, and maybe an iron filter

    Thanks @Reach4 . I had planned on filters before and after, but never thought about drains or gauges. I think that is a great idea. Thanks!! I am planning to look into the iron test.
  5. Dan Roscigno

    Choosing a softener, and maybe an iron filter

    Purolite says that SST60 resin removes iron better.
  6. Dan Roscigno

    Choosing a softener, and maybe an iron filter

    Hi Folks, I am looking for some advice. I had a Fleck 5600SXT in the last house. I have a new (built in 1939, but new to me) house and it is on city water. I need to choose a softener. Details: Three people 13 grains hardness (Hach 5-B test). 0.3ppm iron. There is some staining and powdery...
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