Easy water softening

[Bryce C]

Hey y'all. I'm thinking about incorporating a water softener in my setup. There is a lot of hard water in my area. I want to remove variables and improve my efficiency and results on the job.

What is the lowest/easiest maintenance water softener that has a small footprint you have found? Does it restrict the flow rate of fresh water coming directly from a home?

 

[Dwain Ray]

I still use the old prochem softeners.(1 cubic foot) I hear some guys use a little one that they get from Costco. But the amount of time between recharge is (or at least if properly done) a lot shorter ( i also have a flow meter and "kinda hardness meter" installed) you can find them pretty cheap they recharge with a dema valve( like a hydroforce). If you get a used one i recommend replacing the resin. It's supposed to be done every 7 or so years

 

[KevinD]

I just had a water softener (Flint and Walling) at my shop and filled my onboard 210 gallon water tanks. Fed the house and shop and had it set to regenerate every 1000 gallons. It has been trouble free for 30+ years except for one timer and installed at 2 different locations.