MrStop
Member
I have never owned or operated a water softener. I need to replace a water heater and one make I am looking at specifies a water hardness range between 5-7 grains per gallon. Based on my city water report, I have a hardness of roughly 11 grains per gallon. The manufacturer specifically states:
If the hardness of the water exceeds the maximum level of 7 grains per gallon, water should be softened to a hardness level no lower than 5 grains per gallon. Water softened as low as 0 to 1 grain per gallon may be under-saturated with respect to calcium carbonate, resulting in water that is aggressive and corrosive.
Questions:
- Is it possible adjust water softeners to hit a range between 5-7 grains per gallon? Or, is it an all-or-nothing system?
- Regardless of my choice in water heaters, is it worth installing a water softener with my level of water hardness (Total=11.1 gpg; Magnesium=1.6 gpg Calcium=1.7 gpg)