Is this unit for removing iron as well as hardness?
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According to page 6 of the WaterBoss Owner's Manual issued 9/2/2009 (WB_Softener_v7.2_Manual), the only type of iron that can be treated with a water softener is Ferrous Iron (sometimes called clear water or dissolved iron). Model 900-IF (Iron Filter $399.00 at Home Depot)-Reduces iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and iron bacteria. The WaterBoss 220 does improve our water quality but does still leave a little rust colored water in our water distiller (we have not a lot of iron but quite a bit of manganese). It also eliminates the sulfur smells.
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Russell,Good question. Yes, it does leave behind iron filings, which is why it's a good idea to sweep or vacuum the floor afterward, and wipe off the counter. The amount of iron filings is dependent upon the size of the blade, how dull it was, and the number of blades you sharpen in any given setting. However, the filings are very small and fine so not very noticeable if you're only sharpening one blade.Let me know if you have any other questions.
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We had all sorts of issues with our water- ph, hardness, high oxidized iron, manganese etc. I called one manufacturer for a different softener to get a recommendation based on our levels and he said there was nothing he could recommend in good conscience and we should just hAve a new well drilled. Unwilling to give up we did more research and bought and installed this. I can happily say our hardness and iron is completely resolved and we shocked our well to take care of manganese. We will deal with ph at a later date. I'm thrilled with this purchase and highly recommend this softener/filter for iron issues. Good luck!
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I don't know. I only used it to remove chlorine. You would have to ask the manufacturer.
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I used mine on soft iron and all the diamond abrasive came off each file I used. Just wore off very quickly.
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no, it's a great iron. I use it to iron everything. A regular iron takes to long to get the results that this iron can do in less than half the time. Money well spent.
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Short answer: no. This product is for water systems to eliminate iron and sulphur odor in water.
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Yes, if your water has 292 Ppm of hardness minerals, this equals 17.1 grains of hardness. Since the Waterboss 220 treats 22,000 grains in capacity, it should regenerate about every 1200 gallons. You will have to program the amount of hardness into the controller and it will regenerate with the appropriate frequency. The 17 Grains is very hard water. Mine is 11 grains and Rockford, Illinois is over 20grains. Yes, that would be wise to get the larger 36,000 grain unit just to be sure. I think there is Waterboss that has a 36,000 grain capacity, adding much more capacity. The units contain 'beads of resin' that have the opposite polarity of minerals, so minerals are attracted to and coat each bead of resin. The amount of resin limits the capacity by the amount of resin in the unit. The 'salt brine' is used to pass over the resin in the backwash cycle, this releases the minerals from the resin... going to waste discharge. I like Waterboss products and the company.
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Russell, Good question. Yes, it does leave behind iron filings, which is why it's a good idea to sweep or vacuum the floor afterward, and wipe off the counter. The amount of iron filings is dependent upon the size of the blade, how dull it was, and the number of blades you sharpen in any given setting. However, the filings are very small and fine so not very noticeable if you're only sharpening one blade. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Sorry with out a water analysis I am unable to recommend any thing for your use the pro filter will remove some iron and treat water hardness to a degree should your water fit in the parameters of the filter no extra filters are needed I or no one can honestly recommend what you need with out first knowing the quality of water you have Have a good day Clarence White white pump service, Devine, Texas Willing to answer any question you may have once I know what I am dealing with or give the dealer you are purchasing the unit from with information I am asking for they should be able to answer all your questions
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Yes. It is designed for both removal and installation of the blade assembly. Makes the job an easy task.
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I would say no, anyway, this is not the iron you want. I had nothing but trouble but purchased a Black and Decker iron and LOVE it. Not as expensive and ALOT betters. Does not lead and I am a sewer and use it everyday.
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No. It has additional minerals that counteract the osmotic process in the unit that will lead to less efficiency, and a shortened service life for the washer ultimately leading to corrosion that will rust the unit out.
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I think you have a misunderstanding about the iron Pro 2. This unit uses a special media in the brine tank to chemically change the molecular structure of the water as it passes through it to keep your water from forming rust deposits as it travels trough the pipes. And then the water softener softens the water and sends it on it's way. So in short. there are no filters to buy unles you want to purchase on and instal it before the unit to keep out other debri or an airator to get rid of rotten egg smell. All this information is on there website. No filters to change is the reason I bought this unit. And I will say we do not have rusty water any longer. Hope this helped. Roy I think you have a misunderstanding about the iron Pro 2. This unit uses a special media in the brine tank to chemically change the molecular structure of the water as it passes through it to keep your water from forming rust deposits as it travels trough the pipes. And then the water softener softens the water and sends it on it's way. So in short. there are no filters to buy unles you want to purchase on and instal it before the unit to keep out other debri or an airator to get rid of rotten egg smell. All this information is on there website. No filters to change is the reason I... » Read More I think you have a misunderstanding about the iron Pro 2. This unit uses a special media in the brine tank to chemically change the molecular structure of the water as it passes through it to keep your water from forming rust deposits as it travels trough the pipes. And then the water softener softens the water and sends it on it's way. So in short. there are no filters to buy unles you want to purchase on and instal it before the unit to keep out other debri or an airator to get rid of rotten egg smell. All this information is on there website. No filters to change is the reason I bought this unit. And I will say we do not have rusty water any longer. Hope this helped. Roy « Show Less
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@ 48,000 gr +1.5 iron I'd use 20 as my number, 17+1.5= 18.5, so if you use 20 and divide it into 48,000 you get 2400 gallons. In my home I use 50% 0f the resin bed ,1200 gallons, that way I don't get (Bleed Through) of Iron or Hardness, making it a nice set up!I'm not sure what they're bedding this unit with, I use a Iron filter unit, FILOX, on it's own, then a softener AFTER the Iron unit!Softeners typically take out Hardness and 1 maybe 2 parts CLEAR Water Iron, NOT Red Iron, Red Iron (Rust Stains)is a whole different animal, This unit may be (DUEL) bed system, using two different media, I'm not sure! Typically if you have RUST Stains, you should use a Filox type unit followed by a softener, and (occasionally) use a rust removal type salt or rust out, in softener to clear it of Iron foul, (never) use rust removal salt ALL THE TIME, it is deadly to softener resin beds!
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As far as I know, it does not remove copper. It is primarily for removing chlorine and fluoride.
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Tom: yes , thats the reason I purchased it. It works very well for cleaning parts. However.... It is mixed with water so it tends to evaporate alittle so the water needs to be added occasionally and metal parts cleaned should be dried off ASAP after cleaning to avoid oxidation. Hope this helped. Works good & You can adjust the dilution rate.