Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Advice for Whole house Water Conditioning system
Ok so when the sprinklers are on my black car gets coated with white spots. They are hard to get off. I obviously need something done with the water in my house and sprinklers. I understand having a 1999 house it is all the same system. The water also stinks like chlorine and the glass shower doors get to be a mess if you dont keep on top of squeegeeing them.
I cant imagine I am the only one in the villages who has this problem. What do you all use? What suggestions do you have. What company is honest and reliable. Thanks Bud |
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Yes! You need a system. There are many companies that provide several different types of services. Suggest you talk to your neighbors. Those near you. They will likely be your best bet for finding what works best in your neighborhood. Jmho.
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Check HD & Lowe’s for their systems. Do some research on their models reviews.
You will save LOT of dollars and have a working whole house soft water system.
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I agree with above, we installed a Sears Water softener and Sears whole house filter, (over 10 years ago) water is great. Sears is gone, but there are some good replacements, and they now have combo units. I still do not understand the drainage requirements for these units, so I would suggest using a licensed plumber for the installation. In the meantime, you might want to see if you can adjust your irrigation, so it does not spray in the driveway area.
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Call Nova Filter. (352) 566-2649
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Pelican is the best.
US Water Systems purchased Pelican. US Water Systems There are cheaper brands, many Villagers have purchased. The key word is cheaper. Good Luck.
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ALL water softeners are ion exchangers. Anyone is entitled to an opinion but physics don't care about opinions. It will not matter if you buy the cheapest or most expensive water softener.
I have two homes with water softeners. One came with a Pelican while I installed a home depot one in the other. Zero difference in how soft the water is or my interface with the machines. https://www.homedepot.com/p/AQUASURE...48FM/311531700 here is a more compact one for 499.00 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-Pr...HS42/314448288 Last edited by Toymeister; 05-11-2024 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Added links |
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I installed an AquaSure 32,000 grain water softener and a whole house water filter. Water hardness is now between 50 and 75. No more water odor issues or chlorine taste. Purchased at Lowe’s. Simple DIY project.
Last edited by Nevinator; 05-11-2024 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Added info. |
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Some of the older houses use potable water for irrigation. They don't have separate water lines. Also, you can buy a filter for the irrigation line, mostly to filter out dirt and grit that can clog the sprinkler nozzles. |
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Two things I would consider:
1) while most units use sodium chloride to regenerate, some use potassium chloride which is much more expensive. I see no reason to purchase a unit that uses potassium chloride. 2) If you are away from your home for long periods of time, consider a system that has dual tanks and regenerates based on the volume of water used rather than time based. Kinetico used to make systems like that performed very well in my home up north. Finally, think carefully about where the drain tube is placed. Concrete doesn’t do well with sodium chloride over the long haul.
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