moisheh
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2 weeks ago I installed a new GXSH40V softener in our Mexican home. Our water is horrible. Very hard, salty and some sand Most softeners do not last over 3 to 4 years. I bought a Hach5B test kit Tests @ 65 gpg. I set the softener @ 65 but only put in 80 lbs. of salt. All went well but the unit runs every 2nd night! Uses way too much salt. Meter says that average daily use is 100 gallons! I tested the soft water and it is 3 gpg. I am using 30 to 40 lbs. a week! Is that normal? We had an old Sears unit ( same as the GE ) but our water was only 35gpg and it hardly used any salt. I am tempted to turn down the hardness to 45. Any suggestions appreciated