You realize one morning your water doesn’t feel as soft as it should, or that there is some orange staining forming on your shower walls and remember that it has been some time since you checked the salt level for your water softener. You trek down to the basement to discover the brine tank is Read the full article…
How To Prepare Your Water Softener For The Holidays
Is your Water Softener ready for the holidays? With the holiday season just around the corner, here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you and your guests have clean, comfortable water. Have Enough Salt The average person is estimated to use 75 gallons of water per day. If you are having the entire Read the full article…
What Salt Should I Use For My Water Softener
Common Water Softener salt options include: Solar Salt Crystals Morton is a common brand, but there are others. This type of salt is basically dehydrated ocean water, so it may contain some impurities and debris. Usually comes in a blue bag, and is pretty inexpensive. Salt Pellets There are several brands that make pellets. Read the full article…
How Much Water Should Be in My Brine Tank
Your brine tank, or salt tank, should NEVER be full of water. The amount of water that should be in the brine tank depends on if you have a “wet” brine tank or “dry” brine tank. Why Your Softener Needs a Brine Tank All water softeners need to periodically clean themselves through a process called Read the full article…