Water Softeners

[LVUS101]

Originally Posted by GoneWithTheWind

I installed a completely automatic water softener ( never needs to be removed from the Entegra ). Just dial in the grain hardness of your current water supply.
And add salt to the salt tank , when needed. Can a person post a picture of the water softener with the use of a smart phone?

Like to see some pictures of your system...

[adamfolger]

I use a unit from this company Homepage | HydroFLOW USA, Water Conditioner, Cost Savings, Hydropath, Water Treatment, Sustainable I have the HS38 unit. This is not a chemical process. It is a AC electrical ferrite unit which cycles at 120 kHz (120,000 time per sec) to electrically charge scale forming particles, causing them to clump together in suspension, instead of collecting on the walls of water pipes and heating units. As a side benefit the electrical induction causes bacteria to absorb water until they burst. The suspended minerals and bacteria are removed by my two house filters, which I replace every 60 days since I am fulltime. Other than the water filters, there is no maintenance to the unit. The cost is about $450 but my aquahot thinks it is worth it. I have all the pamphlets on the unit for anyone interested in more info. Send me a PM

[Dr4Film]

Originally Posted by rljacobs

What and where is the aqua hot tempering valve that has to be exercised?
How do you exercise it. Does it need that activity whether or not using a water softner?

Since there are many models of Aqua-Hot with differing configurations it would have helped to know which specific model you have in order to answer your question. However, with that information lacking I have included a PDF document from Roger Berke which describes the location on a couple different units and how to troubleshoot any problems with the mixing valve.

Dr4Film ----- Richard

[justaroamer]

Permanently installed Water Boss, works for me. Auto cycling, just add salt. Installed in AquaHot compartment.

[weirba]

Originally Posted by BrianGlenn

To convert from hardness measurements that are in ppm to grains per gallon, divide ppm by 17.1.

Water softeners replace Calcium and Magnesium ions in the water with Sodium. Some people with sodium sensitivities, or sodium reduced diets (salt) may need to avoid softened water if it is their primary source of drinking water.

When any water softener is maintained and operating properly the amount of sodium in the water is insignificant.

[hawgguy]

Originally Posted by adamfolger

I use a unit from this company Homepage | HydroFLOW USA, Water Conditioner, Cost Savings, Hydropath, Water Treatment, Sustainable I have the HS38 unit. This is not a chemical process. It is a AC electrical ferrite unit which cycles at 120 kHz (120,000 time per sec) to electrically charge scale forming particles, causing them to clump together in suspension, instead of collecting on the walls of water pipes and heating units.

Looks interesting. Is there a way to demonstrate the efficiency of the process? With water softeners and deionizes you can typically measure total dissolved solids or hardness using meters, test strips and such. I went to the company's website to check. A search of the web reveals very little with the exception of the company's website.

[MRUSA14]

Originally Posted by brobox

All water softeners are basically the same. They all contain the same type of resin beads and water inlets and outlets. The one that you are looking at is the same as the On the Go Softener, just a different label. I have been using the same type for 10 years because it fit where I wanted store it the best. I did have to change the resin beads after 8 years. I won't complain about that

Chuck, how did you know when the beads needed replacement?

[Green D]

I have the 8000 unit and it works great here is a recent test strip comparison
Outside water and inside through the softener, Tampa LD's site.
Chart showed 1000 hardness outside while water inside was 180 this was after being on the road for awhile so not a fresh cycle on the softener.

[757driver]

Originally Posted by rljacobs

What and where is the aqua hot tempering valve that has to be exercised?
How do you exercise it. Does it need that activity whether or not using a water softner?

On your 2013 Anthem the tempering valve should be in the same place as the 2014. It is on the backside of the Aquahot unit and be accessed from the PS by crawling in and unscrewing the carpeted panel on the back of the Aquahot unit. It should be exercised even if you have soft water (as I do) and I do mine once a year.

[brobox]

Originally Posted by MRUSA14

Chuck, how did you know when the beads needed replacement?

The beads turned very dark orange where the new beads are a light amber color. I could also see water spotting where I didn't before. I think I posted photos and there are also a few videos on youtube. showing when it is time to change the resin and how to do the change. It is about a 10 minute job.


I purchased the resin at my local water softener store for $25. It was enough to change the resin almost 2 times.

[Hayman]

Originally Posted by 757driver

On your 2013 Anthem the tempering valve should be in the same place as the 2014. It is on the backside of the Aquahot unit and be accessed from the PS by crawling in and unscrewing the carpeted panel on the back of the Aquahot unit. It should be exercised even if you have soft water (as I do) and I do mine once a year.

Same as a 2016 !

[AlKat]

Originally Posted by MRUSA14

Chuck, how did you know when the beads needed replacement?

His Scotch & Water started tasting a little gritty!

[757driver]

Originally Posted by Hayman

Same as a 2016 !

Brian,

Yes, your 2016 should be the same.

[adamfolger]

Originally Posted by hawgguy

Looks interesting. Is there a way to demonstrate the efficiency of the process? With water softeners and deionizes you can typically measure total dissolved solids or hardness using meters, test strips and such. I went to the company's website to check. A search of the web reveals very little with the exception of the company's website.

This should answer your questions about how to test HydroFLOW