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Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo
If you want to get into the details, consider not only the initial purchase price of a properly sized unit but the on-going operational costs as well. How much water and salt does it use per regeneration are the two biggest factors.
Bill  |
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Originally Posted by zcaveman
It cost me about $11 a month for two bags of salt. The cost is well worth it.
Also if you are trying to estimate the cost, you have to figure in the lesser amounts of detergent you use when using a softener. And the reduction of lime buildup in your hot water heater that keeps the elements cleaner and in effect produces hot water without the extra work.
Also, the feel of the soft water on your skin.
This discussion could go on and on with the for and against water softener people.
It is like the electric vs gas and frame vs stucco threads and now Cicic's vs Flippers.
Z
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Z, hope you didn't misunderstand the intent of my post. I was simply trying to offer up the idea that some water softeners cost more operationally than others, not whether someone should have a softener or not. Thus over time - other factors being equal - a piece of equipment that's less expensive up front, for example, could end up being more expensive over the long run when you factor in operational considerations.
Sorry if my intent wasn't clear!
Bill