Green Bullet Report post Posted August 9, 2016 mine went out. i was using one of the GE models that takes salt. it's the 2nd one in 10 yrs...i'm not willing to go that route again. would prefer to stay away from the salt as well. any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 9, 2016 What about one of those whole house units that doesn't take salt? Heard good things about them. I'm on a well and will be putting one in when I get to that point in construction. Our water tastes great and bathes good but it's really hard on pipes and fixtures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Whole house filters might help with taste but it will never get rid of Hard water or calcium. No matter what anybody says you still need a softener to get rid of calcium or hard water 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camofreak Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Plus you can use the salt when setting cameras...double win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 9, 2016 I'm in the market too. I've been doing some research. It appears the options are buy from the big box stores for less than $400 or go with a high quality unit for nearly $1000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted August 9, 2016 When the membrane on mine went out I just turned the valve off and dont ever use it anymore. We get Sparkletts 5 gallon water bottles anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted August 9, 2016 I'm in the market as well. I think I'm going with the system they sell at Spencer's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted August 9, 2016 I'm a plumber and install softeners. Zeke is right, softeners are the only thing that will remove calcium and other minerals. I use a unit made locally in Gilbert, so if anything goes wrong parts are readily available and they have good customer service. If your house is pre-plumbed for a softener I would normally install one for $1050, I'll do it for CWT members for $950. Call me if you're interested. Thanks, Jim 480-283-7032 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 9, 2016 I'm a plumber and install softeners. Zeke is right, softeners are the only thing that will remove calcium and other minerals. I use a unit made locally in Gilbert, so if anything goes wrong parts are readily available and they have good customer service. If your house is pre-plumbed for a softener I would normally install one for $1050, I'll do it for CWT members for $950. Call me if you're interested. Thanks, Jim 480-283-7032 Is that just for labor, or does that include the unit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted August 9, 2016 That is the unit and installation. If it has a loop pre-plumbed for it. If there is no loop then I would need to come look at the house and give you a price. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Bullet Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Jim, what unit are you installing for that amount? Specs, makeup, etc? Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Salt free conditioners aka "descalers" are voodoo. As mentioned above, ion exchange is the only economical way to soften water. Whole house filters serve a different purpose. If you desire soft water, get a quality ion exchange system and don't look back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Jim, what unit are you installing for that amount? Specs, makeup, etc? Thx I will post the specs and info on it this evening when I get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tres Report post Posted August 10, 2016 Jim, what unit are you installing for that amount? Specs, makeup, etc? Thx I will post the specs and info on it this evening when I get home. I would like to know which water softener you are using? The one I have is loud and it wakes my kid at 3am. I'd like to get a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 10, 2016 So if you like your waters taste but it's just hard, salt is the only way to solve it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
