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02-22-2013, 01:57 AM
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Local Water Mineral Content Would A Softener Help?
I have spent some time in areas where the local water has a LOT of minerals that has caused some problems with the water heater in particular. This is even with treated community water. Would a softener do something to alleviate mineral problems? I don't need a lot of detail now just the basics.
Jonesy
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02-22-2013, 04:07 AM
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The problem minerals in water are calcium and magnesium. A water softener will remove them and keep your water heater mineral free but not dirt free and so even with a water softener you need to flush out the heater tank periodically.
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02-22-2013, 03:49 PM
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Use a sediment filter, and thoroughly flush my water heater at least every 4 months ...and get an amazing amount of crud out when you do...
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02-22-2013, 10:16 PM
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Unfortunately softening water doesn't remove the chemicals, it just changes the calcium minerals over to sodium minerals that don't precipitate out when you heat the water in the water heater.
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02-27-2013, 03:56 PM
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