Can this be used for water softener backwash? in Massachusetts?
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this is what I am using one for. my filter backwashes at 10GPM and seems to work without backing up. depends on the size of your softener and what type of soil you have.
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Most water softeners use a three step process to recharge the cartridge, The first is backwash, the second is the brine soak, the third is rinse. In most water softeners all three steps discharge liquid through the same tube. The second step is the problem. If you use sodium chloride to recharge the resin cartridge the concentrated salt water will be discharged into the ground. You could switch to potassium chloride which is more expensive but less harmful to ground water.
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Yes, only certain Bosch dishwasher models have a built-in water softener and therefore would require salt (such as this product).
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This system is designed primarily for well water applications. If you have a city water supply consider the HMF2SdgC. Generally, you would locate this system downstream of a water softener. Water softeners require a certain amount of pressure in order to lift and regenerate the media during back-washing. If you have extreme amounts of sediment that you wish to keep out of your water softener then get our HMF-CYO whole house filter and configure it with sediment filter(s), and use it as a pre-filter. Another reason why you would place this system after the water softener is to prolong the life of the (expensive) IRON filter. Water softeners remove up to 5 ppm of iron in the course of softening the water. The IRON filter included with this system is good for reducing iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide up to 3 ppm combined contaminant load. You must know this value before buying this product to ensure a reasonable IRON filter lifecycle and thus your satisfaction. This filter should not be used if the combined iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide contaminant load of your private well exceeds 3 ppm or if there are IRON BACTERIA present. In any case -- please email us your water report. You should have a water report before buying any water treatment equipment so that you buy the right equipment for the job. This system's 4 gradient sediment filter is the best filter available in terms of its dirt holding capacity, flow rate, and broad range of particles filtered. It features 4 separate gradients of particle filtration -- 25 microns, 10 microns, 5 micron and 1 micron to allow for maximum dirt holding capacity while still allowing a high flow rate.
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I used it. We have fairly soft water but it varies according to which reservoir is sourced. These units, i understand, are vulnerable to lime deposits so you have to back flush with vinegar periodically I opted for a filter too and you use these valves to change the cartridge. So if you have really soft water maybe you can avoid the extra expense and or work puzzle solving on the installation.
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The instructions I read said, no. Need Dishwasher Water Softener Salt. I don't know the difference, but I did not want to take any chances with my expensive dishwasher.
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Must have an external pump. Filter works great. I would not recomend back washing. Works better if you take it apart and clean it that way.
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I use Mortons rust out, because my well has a high iron content, but depending on your water condition, you can probably any good water softener salt. unit does a great job, and uses very little salt
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yes you can backwash. directions are included. I used this in northern MN during a canoe trip. had a hard time backwashing and filter got plugged up. I ended up returning the system. needs a pre-filter system.
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Yes, this softener will clean most of the alkalinity (white stuff) from the hardest of water like I have here in Texas. You will love the feeling of the soft water when bathing. It makes soap last longer with laundry and dish washing. I also use a reverse osmosis unit for drinking, the tea kettel and making ice. It makes the softened water even better.
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Yes, but it won't work well with hard water so make sure you have a shower filter if that's your water type. You can google instructions on how to on various websites.
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Funny you should ask I put this in the water line from lake water to help with washing machine silt but the filter was clogged in 3 days to much silt in lake to have this small filter keep up but its worth trying every scenario is different good luck
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I do not believe so.. This is a separate single filter ..no back cleaning like ROs. Apparently similar as used at Starbucks..our plumber installed in pretty quickly. We have been happy with the set up.
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I have both a Swash 1000 and a Swash 900 - only the 900 came with filters, which I have not used. I have not had a problem with the Swash 1000 in the year that it has been in operation but I can imagine that hard water would be a concern as there is no provision for flushing the unit with a weak acid such as a vinegar solution
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Yes you can. But how clean does your water really need to be to wash windows? If you are using a reverse osmosis and sediment removal filters, that should be good enough.all you really need to do is remove calcium and some of the other minerals from the water.however, if you're going to use some of that water for your aquariums it would be a good idea to use the resin.that's why I buy it from Amazon, a good price for a good product that's good for my saltwater tanks.
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It probably can. I use it with water and detergent. I've had to replace the front control panel twice, however the company sent the new control panels at no cost. Not the best quality machine, but cheap.
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Yes, I use this filter housing along with "Purenex 5M-4PK 5-Micron Sediment Water Filter Cartridges, 4-Pack" in line before my water softner for the whole house and it works perfectly. 3 bedroom 2400 sq. ft. house.
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I live in MA so I am not sure but here is a link that might help you out.http://hoover.com/locator/