Water Test Categories for Water Softener
#1
10-17-06, 09:49 AM
Water Test Categories for Water Softener
I am considering purchasing a water softener for my home. I have a deep well, with a pressure tank and Iron Removal System. I have read that a water test is the first step. A recent treated water test indicated the following:
PH 7.5
Hardness 5
Ferric 2
Ferrous 2
Are there any other water test categories necessary to consider installing a water softener?
PH 7.5
Hardness 5
Ferric 2
Ferrous 2
Are there any other water test categories necessary to consider installing a water softener?
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10-17-06, 09:55 AM
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The first thing would be to include the measurements with the results 
Hardness 5 what? Grains? PPM?
On a well bacteria would be good to test for, manganese?
I would take a pre-treatment and post treatement water sample to an independent lab for a complete water test.
Then you'd know what is in the water and if it is being properly treated.
Hardness 5 what? Grains? PPM?
On a well bacteria would be good to test for, manganese?
I would take a pre-treatment and post treatement water sample to an independent lab for a complete water test.
Then you'd know what is in the water and if it is being properly treated.
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10-17-06, 12:39 PM
Originally Posted by justalurker
..........complete water test.
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10-17-06, 01:25 PM
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A quick "Google" gives ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/wellwater.htm
http://www.inspect-ny.com/water/watrtest.htm
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Just for starters.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/wellwater.htm
http://www.inspect-ny.com/water/watrtest.htm
You have to "copy & paste" as HTML is turned off on these forums
Just for starters.
