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\nI need a recommendation for a \u201cwater softener\u201d that uses neither salt of potassium? I have kidney disease and my doctor says I need one that does not contain either of these. Pelican tells me what they have PSE1800 is the answer. Is this correct?<\/em><\/p>\n
R.W.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Answer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The PSE1800 does not soften the water.\u00a0 Oh, I know they call it a \u201cwater softener\u201d but ask them if the water will test \u201csoft.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you buy it and the water tests soft, I will pay for it.\u00a0 The reason I do that is because it simply does not soften the water\u2026 no matter what they say. I have told hundreds of people that and have never had to pay. \u00a0It simply does not soften the water.\u00a0 Now, I am not saying that it doesn\u2019t make the water better, but soften?\u00a0 NO!<\/p>\n
I understand that you don\u2019t want to drink softened water that has sodium or potassium, but what about Chlorine, Chloramine, TCE, THM, PCB, Pesticides and other Carcinogens?\u00a0 Those are not good for your kidneys either\u2026 to say nothing about the rest of your body.<\/p>\n
I recommend a softener like this:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.uswatersystems.com\/fusion-nlt-professional-grade-metered-water-softener.html<\/p>\n
Followed by this for drinking water:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.uswatersystems.com\/us-water-cobalt-hyper-safe-reverse-osmosis-system.html<\/p>\n
It removes all the salt or potassium a softener adds.\u00a0 You can still enjoy all the benefits of soft water, without having to drink it.<\/p>\n
Question #2:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nI\u2019m wondering how expensive is the H202 and what would be the approximate rate of use?<\/em><\/p>\n
D.A.B<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Answer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The average family spend $200 to $300 a year on H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide).<\/p>\n
If you area \u201cglass half empty person<\/em>\u201d you might think that is just an unnecessary expense.<\/p>\n
But, if you are a \u201cglass half full person<\/em>\u201d you might think that is a small price to pay for awesome water.<\/p>\n
It depends upon your perspective.<\/p>\n
Question #3<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nHello, I have done my research on softeners, salt free conditioners, RO, etc., but we have a dilemma. We would like to have soft water but have a swimming pool and the salt\/phosphorus remaining in the softened water is not good for filling the pool. (We don\u2019t have a separate water line for just outside and would have to bypass the softener every time we need water outside.) Our city water tested high for chlorine (basically the same as the pool water!) so we would also like to reduce the contaminants in the city water for bathing, drinking, etc., since we have skin eczema issues, no doubt from the chemicals in the water. As you can see, the dilemma in finding a system that will work for us. I looked at salt free conditioners but would that remove chlorine? I don\u2019t think so. Could you install an RO system for the whole house? Help!!! <\/em><\/p>\n
N<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Answer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You stated that you wanted to have \u201csoft water.\u201d\u00a0 I would assume that you made that decision in part, due to skin eczema issues and the fact that \u201csoft\u201d water is certainly gentler on sensitive skin. There are many reasons to want soft water, including the fact that it delivers the following benefits:<\/p>\n
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- Gentler on the skin and hair<\/li>\n
- Less soap, detergents, shampoo and cleaning agents required because it eliminates soap curd<\/li>\n
- Softer clothes, linens and whiter whites as well as brighter colors on clothing<\/li>\n
- Fabrics last longer<\/li>\n
- Eliminates spots on silverware, glassware, mirrors, tile and plumbing fixtures<\/li>\n
- Eliminate limescale in water heaters and appliances<\/li>\n
- Saves dramatic amounts of money on cleaning supplies and energy usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A salt-free conditioner may (or may not) help with limescale (some do, some don\u2019t), but no salt-free water conditioner provides all the benefits that you get with a true \u201cwater softener.\u201d\u00a0 You probably have already figured out that salt-free \u201csofteners\u201d only exist in shady marketers minds.\u00a0 They are fiction.<\/p>\n
People who have eczema are also very sensitive to things like chlorine, chloramine and a myriad of other chemicals and pesticides.\u00a0 Those can be removed with a system like the US Water BodyGuard Whole House Filtration System<\/strong>. This will help ease skin irritation, but doesn\u2019t solve the \u201csoftness\u201d issue.<\/p>\n
It may be possible to run a hard water line directly to your swimming pool and just put the Bodyguard and a softener on the house, or maybe it\u2019s not\/\u00a0 I do not know how your property is plumbed, but it might be worth exploring, however, a\u00a0whole-house RO system will also provide the benefits you seek.\u00a0 That can be pretty expensive, but it\u2019s something to consider.\u00a0 A reliable Whole House RO System <\/strong>can cost $8,000 to $12,000 dollars but more-and-more people are opting for it.<\/p>\n
There is no absolute answer, but myself or one of our water specialists would be glad to help you make the right decision.\u00a0 If you like, you can call us at 800-608-8792.<\/p>\n
Cheers!<\/p>\n
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