Need Advice on Water Softener/Filtration Purchase

[GrnNatlFan]

Well, we just moved to a new city/state and right out of the box I got a visit from a water softener/filter person (Eco-Water). He ran his tests and worked his magic and then tried to sell us a $4,500 softener/filter unit (OUCH!). I do have to admit that the water here is very hard and as far as impurities, I know I can smell chlorine when taking a hot shower. I have been looking on the internet for good comparisions and other units and it is crazy the variety/features/price out there. Where do you go to get the hard answers on what system for the price is best for you?

Can anyone out there give me some advise on what systems you may have and the approximate price for these systems? I have seen them run anywere from $625 to the $4,500 Eco-Water system.

 

[BandAid]

You must be in one of them sissy states,,here in Chicago we have hard water,you can take a shower and not feel like you are still slimmy with soap,,when I go to Florida ,,,well it F-in blows donkey d1ck when I have to shower,,,,way to soft....

Be a man

 

[GrnNatlFan]

thanks for the advice but I am looking out more for the wife and daughter....

 

[BandAid]

Thats cool,but since its hard now ,their hair comes clean easier,,when its soft ,then they will raise the water bill trying to get the soap out,,,But yes safty is the important fact here,,I would get a second opinion,take a sample and send it out ,mybe a pool company can check it....

 

[scottyb]

What you need depends on the water in your area. Personally, I think those $4000 units are a bit over the top. Here in N.FLA., we have hard water and some buy a water softener. I have one I bought for $750.00 about 8 years ago. It does the trick.

With soft water, you feel clean when you rinse water off in the shower. I grew up with a softener, and the first time I remember visiting someone with hard water, I felt like I was still dirty or something was wrong with the type of soap they had. With soft water, you use less soap, the shower is easier to clean, and your dishes don't have spots. I even have a soft water line running to the hose by the driveway for car washing. Of course, the main reason is for the wife. She won't go without soft water, and I agree.

Yes, the first time you use soft water it will feel slimey, but after a while you'll never go back.

 

[Quicksilver]

water softener

I live in a rural area that does not have public water. Our home is supplied water straight from a well into a sedement filter then a regenerative cycle softener. This softener was approximately $500 to purchase from a plumbing supply co. If you're handy with plumbing, it is noy very difficult, or any plumber could install one in a couple hours.
Our softener allows the level of softness to be adjusted based on the results of a simple water test or personal prefrence. The unit collects unwanted minerals/ particulates until a differential is detected then salt is used to regenerate/clean the element. Water is then used to rinse the salt out to a drain. It is all automatic and only requires to be refilled with pellets of salt once a month, at a cost of about $4.00

John.

 

[John Larkin]

I grew up in TN. Yes the water is hard but it doesn't seem to spot dishes or taste bad, at least to me. It doesn't spot a car either. I use one here in IN because we have lime and it spots everything, dishes, cars, tub, etc. I have an EcoWater system, discontinued but was about $800 and does the job fine. My neighbor bought a Morton at Lowe's for about $600 and it works well also. Best thing to do is to talk to your neighbors and see what they think about the water. Then buy one according to what you want to remove; you might even need a filter + a water softener. Don't let 'em call you a city boy, haha.