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DIY & Home Improvement

Siwsan

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8. I have a well, and the water is HARD.

Reply to Chainfire (Reply #5)

Tue Dec 15, 2020, 09:53 AM

Dec 2020

Lots of problems with rust and buildup.

I gave the plumbers water samples and they've been tested, so they are basing what I need on those samples. And, it's a very reliable company, recommended by a family member who used them for years, with no complaints.

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Next update - new water softener. Any input on the value of adding a reverse osmosis system? [View all] Siwsan Dec 2020 OP

I added a reverse osmosis system last year. apcalc Dec 2020 #1

Normally, I can refill my 3 gallon dispenser jug at Kroger Siwsan Dec 2020 #2

Can you get your water tested? Then look for the least expensive system that takes out the bad stuff mitch96 Dec 2020 #3

My plumber had me drop off water samples from an inside tap, and an outside tap Siwsan Dec 2020 #6

Yes - as long as you are improving water quality in the home Backseat Driver Dec 2020 #4

Thanks! Siwsan Dec 2020 #10

I have removed more reverse osmosis systems Chainfire Dec 2020 #5

I have a well, and the water is HARD. Siwsan Dec 2020 #8

Our water straight from the faucet was very, very hard.... northoftheborder Dec 2020 #7

Great information - Thanks! Siwsan Dec 2020 #9

I looked at putting one in and decided to go with a Berkeley. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #11