Watersoftener noise and test of water


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Old 12-04-00, 08:32 AM
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1.After water softens, we get noise in the pipes, from the running water. What is the cause and remedy?

2. Is there a way I can test my water for softness. so as to determine when to soften it?

I was told if only my wife and I use the water, to soften it once a week.
Is that sufficient?

If there was a way to maually check the softness what is it?

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Old 12-04-00, 11:09 AM
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You should be able to pickup up a test kit at your local home improvement store. If not there then check with a water conditioning company. I have heard the one week figure also, but it really depends on the amount used and the capacity of your system to soften water. A test kit is a good idea if you want to be sure. Not sure about the noise. Is it like air gurgling or are the pipes vibrating?
 
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Old 12-05-00, 06:20 PM
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Re: Softener and Noise::To:SCHIEJR

Thank you for the reply and help.

I just located the problem of the noise (I think),
It seems to be coming from the toilet valve assy as I push down on the top of it and it changes pitch and even quiets until I let up.

I am going to find a replacement and install it.

The sound is a squealing vibration type.

I thank you again
 
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Old 12-06-00, 05:05 AM
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Thanks for the follow up on the noise. This info will help others who may have the same problem. Glad you got it figured out.
 
 

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