Comments on: Best Water Softener Consumer Softener Report: AVOID Common Costly MISTAKES

By: Luke George (Mr Water Geek)

Luke George (Mr Water Geek) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:37:29 +0000

In reply to Kevin Hummons. Hi Kevin My current go to recommendation is SpringWell softener / filter combo machine. I have a lot of experience with this company so know they have good customer service and I currently use their machine in my home so know it works well. Stay hydrated, Luke

By: Kevin Hummons

Kevin Hummons — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:21:10 +0000

I live in Texas and I’m looking for a system that will not only soften and filter the water but is also a descaler. Do you have a recommendation?

By: Krista Elizabeth

Krista Elizabeth — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:54:55 +0000

Can you make a recommendation on a whole house system that would be compatible with a tankless hot water system? I understand salt systems are a poor choice, but I am not seeing a clear answer on a technology or system that works for whole house.

By: Luke George (Mr Water Geek)

Luke George (Mr Water Geek) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:50:30 +0000

In reply to George Buckley.

Hi George

I’m not very familiar with ozone systems but this doesn’t sound right to me. A device of that price should be able to effectively treat .3 – 5ppm of sulfur.

Personally speaking, I would get my money back and buy something that will do the job without the need for costly future upgrades.

Stay hydrated,
Luke

By: George Buckley

George Buckley — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:30:21 +0000

I have a local water softener company that installed an ozone system to remove sulfur from my well water. January 2021 @ $1500. This install was based on a measurement of .3 ppm (seems like it would be gpg? but they said ppm).

The system does not remediate the sulfur, and the original installer now measures 5 ppm. His equipment supplier measures 2.53 ppm sulfur.

So – The installer (via supplier advice) says that we now need a Stenner pump and mixer. Another $700. Supposedly the second solution will work with the first? Does this make sense?

Would it make more sense to pull out the ozone system and issue a partial refund? There are other issues with the water, but I want to get this one sorted first.

By: mrwatergeek

mrwatergeek — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:26:18 +0000

In reply to Anita.

Hi Anita

Yes, I’ve heard of Kinetico Reverse Osmosis Water Filters but not very familiar with them sorry. You should try speaking to their customer support for advice – (800) 944-9283.

Please report back when you get a resolution as this information may be able to help someone else.

Many thanks,
Luke

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 06:54:18 +0000

Are you familiar with the Kinetico Reverse Osmosis Water filters? This set up worked well for approx. 13 years and now stops working every week or two. All of a sudden it changes to hard water. We add salt on a regular basis.

By: mrwatergeek

mrwatergeek — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:27:26 +0000

In reply to Moses Benny. Hi Moses If you're worried about chlorine you should opt for the Aquasana 10-Year Rhino because it removes 97% of chlorine and chloramines (this is among the highest rates of chlorine removal on the market). Add on the Salt-Free Water Softer option to the Aquasana Rhino if you want to reduce hard water issues like limescale. To be clear, this option is a filter first with "softening" capabilities if you add the Salt-Free Water Softener Scale Control Media (SCM) upgrade. However, if hard water is your bigger concern then this one might be better because it's a softener first with light filtration capabilities but I'm not sure how well it copes with chlorine. Let me know if you have any other questions. Luke

By: Moses Benny

Moses Benny — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:07:40 +0000

Hi! We are new to hard water since we just moved to Minneapolis and the area that we live in has very hard water. We have 2 bathroom that we use regularly and my wife and I live with our child. We want something good that will soften our water and also purify chlorine, and filter out other chemicals. We also use a Berkey for drinking water.