ManxMan Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 We just bought a house in Chula Vista Norte that has a whole house water softener system. I can't figure out why you would have one. I understand they save soap and reduce water spotting but that doesn't seem to be reason enough. Can someone educate me as to the advantages before I pull it out? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 they ave your hot water heater, your dishwasher from being damaged by the deposit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Depending on the level and type of minerals in your water, it does much more than save on soap or reduce water spotting. My water has a lot of calcium- it builds up around sink faucets, on countertop tiles, etc. It's a hard, crusty deposit that can only be removed with CLR, muriatic acid (which stains the metal) or vinegar. Plus the things bmh mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Besides saving all the appliances and your hot water heater .... your clothes will be cleaner and they will last longer.... your skin and hair will also benefit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 But I'd check and make sure that your system is not also softening your outside irrigation water. Not only is it a waste of salt to do to, but it is also not good for plants to get this extra-saline water on them consistently time and time again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 They are bad for people on a low sodium diet and cause environmental damage releasing salt brine into the water table. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Both of the last two posts are absolutely true as well with salt based systems. Could the OP clarify as to what kind of water softening equipment it is please... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 The SIMAPA water well that serves in Chula Vista Norte has a high mineral count. A water softener is highly recommended . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxMan Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Ferret said: Both of the last two posts are absolutely true as well with salt based systems. Could the OP clarify as to what kind of water softening equipment it is please... I know it takes salt, but other than that I don't know a thing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Okay. Salt, as pointed out in some of the above posts, is damaging to the environment. Some people care, others don't and your garden definitely WON'T if the same treated water is being used for outside faucets to water plants. I would not drink it either. You CAN rig a bypass on the system which is what we did in a rental house. You'll probably need a plumber for that but I would suggest the bypass before just removing it because it will give you time to access the results of living without some kind of system. These are some of the alternatives to salt systems: https://www.saveourh2o.org/best-salt-free-water-softeners/ https://www.saveourh2o.org/best-magnetic-water-softeners/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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