Hi there, I had two tests (one professional test and one home kit) of my well water show that it's 17.1 grains at a TDS of 320 mg/l. NO softener, and in doing plumbing work over the past few years, I've noticed absolutely no deposits within the copper pipes (the house is about 30 years old). We do get deposits in the sink and shower, but nothing obscene.
I always thought that such hard water causes buildups in the piping system to cause problems. Can anyone potentially explain?
FWIW, the test broke out all of the elements and it appears that the hardness is coming from Calcium and Magnesium. No iron.
I'm asking this as I'm weighing the pros and cons of a softener.
I always thought that such hard water causes buildups in the piping system to cause problems. Can anyone potentially explain?
FWIW, the test broke out all of the elements and it appears that the hardness is coming from Calcium and Magnesium. No iron.
I'm asking this as I'm weighing the pros and cons of a softener.