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Question
Items to consider when purchasing an ion exchange water softener
- Test your water to determine the hardness and other impurities that may
need to be removed.
- Determine how much softened water your household needs per day, per year.
- What type and size of softener will fit your situation?
- How easy is the softener to clean and/or repair?
- Will the dealer provide service?
- What type of convenience level should a softener offer (manual or
automatic operation)?
- Will pretreatment be needed for iron and manganese?
- Will sodium intake be a health problem?
- Will sodium salts overload your septic or sewer system?
- Investigate equipment before purchasing or renting -- Don't rush a
purchase.
- Purchase price does not directly indicate a softener's performance. A
moderately priced unit might work as well as an expensive unit.
- When buying or renting, are the installation costs included in the price?
- Don't buy more equipment than you need. Other removal systems might be
better suited for the removal of certain impurities.
- Choose a reputable dealer -- get guarantees in writing and read them
thoroughly.
- Beware of manufacturer's advertising that is too good to be true.
- Equipment should carry UL and NSF or AWQA approval.
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