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> From: Shop-talk [mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ian
> McFetridge
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 8:14 PM
> To: Shop Talk
> Subject: [Shop-talk] o/t Water softener
>
> Sorry for the off-topic post...the nearest this comes to shop talk is my
> desire to one-day add a softened-water bib in my garage for washing cars. :)
>
> I would appreciate any input on brands and on the quotes I've received.
>
> The existing 30,000gr softener is from 1994 and the valve is broken beyond
> repair and has to be replaced. (1994 vintage, so not unexpected) At 20
> years old, I'd like to replace the cylinder, valve, and brine tank. I got
> quotes from two local companies, one that installed the system for the
> previous owner.
>
> Ecowater ESD2502R30 30,600 gr. Warranty: 3yr parts/labor
>
> Fleck valve 42,000 gr. warranty 6yr parts/labor
>
> Both vendors were given the same water test results and household
> information (17 gr/gal, family of four, good pH, iron, etc.)...not sure why
> the disparity in sizing 30k vs 42k.
It's always a good idea to ask contractors what drove the sizing of
whatever device they're installing. If it's "that's what's there",
find someone else. They're relying on the previous guy to have done a
good job, and not just installed what was fastest, easiest, or most
profitable. An oversized water softener isn't a horrible thing, but
it's likely to be more expensive than a smaller one. likewise, an
modestly undersized one isn't a huge deal, it just regenerates more
often. Both assume reasonable smartish controllers, and not just a
"once a week" timer. But I'd want to know they did the pretty simple
math involved.
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David Scheidt
dmscheidt@gmail.com
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