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What are my options for installing a water softener on the opposite side of the house from the main water supply?
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My main water supply on my home is located on the east wall of the home, whereas my garage is located on the west side of the home. There is no water softener loop in the home, and in ...
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If I fit a water softener, will I run out of on-demand water via bath/shower-use?
I'm interested in fitting a water-softener (specifically, the Twintec S3, which is a dual-cylinder unit developed in the UK, apparently) to my home. My home is over 3 stories, with a bathroom on the ...
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How much water do water softeners waste?
I'm considering buying a water softener, but I heard that they waste a lot of water, and I don't really want my water bill to skyrocket.
I haven't been able to find any clear indication of how much ...
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How can I prevent mineral build-up from my water?
I'm not sure whether my house receives really hard water, or water that has a lot of junk or sediment in it, but I am constantly having to soak my faucet spreaders and shower heads. Recently, I ...
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My water softener has a setting for KCl (Potassium) / NaCl (Sodium), what does it do exactly?
I'm having some trouble with a relatively new water softener (<2 years). It seems like it is cycling when it should as the salt level is definitely going down, but the water is still hard.
While ...
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What sort of things should one look for in a water-softener?
Hard water (from a well) at the house, and I was wondering what to look for in terms of getting a water-softener, or things to avoid.
