bmwr69s
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House brand new in 8/2018 with new well; 4000 sq ft; Two adults and 4-yr old.
Water test results from National Testing Labs (attached) – issues noted:
calcium 34.5
iron 0.189
Lithium 0.016
Magnesium 8.92
Manganese 0.005
Potassium 6.7
Silica 13.6
Sodium 4
Strontium 0.359
Zinc 0.030
Alkalinity (Total as CaCO3) 130
hardness 120
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 160
Turbidity 0.5
Sulfate 8.7
Here is what I have been quoted thus far:
A. Water Right Impression series softener & valve, metered and microprocessed, size 10” x 44” (38K grain; $1821 softener plus $200 sediment filter (4 x 10, 25 micron string polypropolene).
If odor is present (hydrogen sulfide) we will install a chlorine injection system; 18x30 inch solution tank, municipal water meter and pump. This system will inject a precise amount of chlorine solution (usually 1 to 2 ppm) into your water as you use it. Again only if you have odor or develop odor in your water. Installed $1,385.00.
B. Fleck 2510 valve & 2 cubic feet softener; 48K grain; an inline American plumber filter to help the sediment and the turbidity of the water before entering the Softener. All parts and labor $2000.
It seems like the minerals are high and the fact that there was sodium found is weird. The sediment was high and the turbidity was high.
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My questions are:
1. Given my water test results what do I need (softener only or filter as well) and what size?
2. Is one brand better than another – WaterRight vs Fleck?
3. Which quote seems like a better fit and value?
4. Quote B identified possible issues with other minerals, sodium, sediment and turbidity. Does that indicate he is a more knowledgeable installer?
Thanks for your time and advice.
Water test results from National Testing Labs (attached) – issues noted:
calcium 34.5
iron 0.189
Lithium 0.016
Magnesium 8.92
Manganese 0.005
Potassium 6.7
Silica 13.6
Sodium 4
Strontium 0.359
Zinc 0.030
Alkalinity (Total as CaCO3) 130
hardness 120
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 160
Turbidity 0.5
Sulfate 8.7
Here is what I have been quoted thus far:
A. Water Right Impression series softener & valve, metered and microprocessed, size 10” x 44” (38K grain; $1821 softener plus $200 sediment filter (4 x 10, 25 micron string polypropolene).
If odor is present (hydrogen sulfide) we will install a chlorine injection system; 18x30 inch solution tank, municipal water meter and pump. This system will inject a precise amount of chlorine solution (usually 1 to 2 ppm) into your water as you use it. Again only if you have odor or develop odor in your water. Installed $1,385.00.
B. Fleck 2510 valve & 2 cubic feet softener; 48K grain; an inline American plumber filter to help the sediment and the turbidity of the water before entering the Softener. All parts and labor $2000.
It seems like the minerals are high and the fact that there was sodium found is weird. The sediment was high and the turbidity was high.
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My questions are:
1. Given my water test results what do I need (softener only or filter as well) and what size?
2. Is one brand better than another – WaterRight vs Fleck?
3. Which quote seems like a better fit and value?
4. Quote B identified possible issues with other minerals, sodium, sediment and turbidity. Does that indicate he is a more knowledgeable installer?
Thanks for your time and advice.