[Ignatz]

We just had the plumber in for our 12-month repairs and he replaced the shower water control in one of our bathrooms. It had developed a drip a couple of months back. When I looked at the shower head, it has a buildup in the crevices on its face.

Plumber advised the leak and build up were due to hard water.

Went to Ace Hardware and bought the home water test kit. That said we were fine. ($25 literally down the drain).

Guess it's time to have Nova come over to see what they have to say.

[goldseekur]

Originally Posted by goldseekur

That's what I am finding out. They are crazy expensive!! Unfortunately, the system is pretty new.
I will follow the VillageTinker's advice and hope there is something that I can substitute.

Thanks Village Tinker for the idea of checking out the filters at Lowes or Home Depot. I think we found a substitute filter that will work. It looks exactly the same, the size and hole diameter is a match. It went into the filter housing OK and tightened down securely. Guess we will just have to wait and see how it works now.

[MikeVillages]

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[MikeVillages]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

As soon as we moved in my wife started buying bottled water (due to the high chlorine taste) and then had complaints about showering and the hard water. I installed a water softener and whole house filter, cost in 2013 around $700. We have great water, no need for any other filters (refrigerator, etc.), we use very little soap, and there is no buildup on any of the plumbing.

Me too with the water qulity when moved to TV.
Water softener questions for anyone using a water softener.
1 The only drain in my garage where the water input is located is the drain for the AC, is that an approximate drain?
2. If so, it is too far from my water input. Any suggestions?
3. Any additional advice?
4. I appreciate your input & you are welcome to send a PM.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Whole House Water Filters | Softeners | reverse osmosis | Nova Filters

No hard sales and a great system. We've had this system in 2 houses here.

Your water here in the Villages will depend on which part of the Villages you live. And even then, the water quality will vary.

I highly recommend Nova. They will install a three stage water filter and advise you only to get a water softener if you feel the water is too hard for you. Here in the Villages our water is slightly hard and some people get a softener and some don't.

I also recommend calling Chuck. He can install these systems as well.
Chuck Grospitch
chuck.grospitch@gmail.com
440-823-4273

A three stage water filter will remove the chlorine, sediment and other chemicals from the water. Unless you are going to shower and bath with water from the refrigerator, this is a mandatory upgrade for your home. Why? besides bathing with untreated water, sediment will eventually have an impact on your hot water heater and piping in your home. The chlorine concentration which varies is not good for your skin. These systems are relatively cheap to install and well worth the money.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

Me too with the water qulity when moved to TV.
Water softener questions for anyone using a water softener.
1 The only drain in my garage where the water input is located is the drain for the AC, is that an approximate drain?
2. If so, it is too far from my water input. Any suggestions?
3. Any additional advice?
4. I appreciate your input & you are welcome to send a PM.

This info is from 11 years ago (rules may have changed)
1. Possibly, but you will be draining salty water to the outside and this will probably kill of any grass or plants in the area. I had a plumber install the unit and the drain, due to soil conditions I ended up with something similar to a buried French drain with a cap over the top and an air gap.
2. I cannot answer as the softener will typically have restrictions on the length of the drain and its configuration, most do NOT allow a dip in the line which will trap water.
3. Call your local building department and ask about the drain requirements.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

As soon as we moved in my wife started buying bottled water (due to the high chlorine taste) and then had complaints about showering and the hard water. I installed a water softener and whole house filter, cost in 2013 around $700. We have great water, no need for any other filters (refrigerator, etc.), we use very little soap, and there is no buildup on any of the plumbing.

she's correct. even washing your hair in untreated water is like having bad hair every day

[jrref]

Originally Posted by PugMom

she's correct. even washing your hair in untreated water is like having bad hair every day

Forgot to mention the Bad Hair Day LOL