Posted 2014-11-07 10:06 PM (#161455) Subject: soft water for lq
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Posts: 9
Location: Wisconsin
We have been filling our fresh water tanks with hard water from the garden hose at our stables. I'm worried that it will be hard on the water pump and all other fixtures. I've heard that there are soft water cartridges that you fix onto the garden hose and as the water flows through, it softens it. Does anyone know where to find that? I've seen water filters but I'm not sure that's the same as giving me the advantages of soft water. What do others do? I also know some put a faucet on the outside of their house but that won't work for us. Thanks for any and all information!
Posted 2014-11-09 7:33 AM (#161475 - in reply to #161455) Subject: RE: soft water for lq
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Posts: 379 Location: Missouri
That won't soften hard water, it only filters odors and sediment.
There are soft water cartridges. I've used these http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Quest-Water-Softener-Cartridge/dp/B00... and even though it says on time use. I bought two and I recharge them by mixing up a STRONG salt solution, leave the cartridge to soak for a few days, then drain and rinse the cartridge. The life the cartridge is dependent on the hardness of your water, less hard = longer life before regeneration. It's worked well for me and I've noticed a difference in the calcium build up on my facets.
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