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    May 13, 2006, 11:31 AM
    Water Softener for whole house
    Hello,

    The plumbing set up in my house does not have a loop for a softener. So from what I have been told I would have to have softened water running throughout my house, kitchen included. (unless I spend a fortune to get plumbing redone) Is this a bad idea?

    Can anyone give me any advice about this? A softener really is required in the vegas area.

    Thanks
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    May 13, 2006, 01:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by deb73
    Hello,

    The plumbing set up in my house does not have a loop for a softener. So from what i have been told I would have to have softened water running throughout my house, kitchen included. (unless I spend a fortune to get plumbing redone) Is this a bad idea?

    Can anyone give me any advice about this? A softener really is required in the vegas area.

    Thanks
    Cutting in a water softener isn't all that hard to do ifyou'reeven a little bit handy. It consists of cutting into the cold water line coming into your house and making a bypass,(see image). What type of pipes do you have? Copper? Galvanized or plastic? Let me know if you wish to try installing this yourself. Regards Tom
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    May 13, 2006, 03:16 PM
    I don't think I could really attempt this, the pipes are copper
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    May 13, 2006, 03:32 PM
    OK Deb,
    Then what is it that I can tell you? You shouldn't have to spend a bundle if you have it done. The biggest expense should be the water softener.
    Tom
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    May 13, 2006, 09:41 PM
    I guess, how harmful is it to have softened water running through every pipe in the house?
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    May 14, 2006, 06:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by deb73
    I guess, how harmful is it to have softened water running through every pipe in the house?
    None that I know of Deb. I have never had any complaints from customers that have "whole house softeners". Laundry washes better in soft water, your skin feels softer when you bathe or shower in soft water. If you have hard water or a high lime content inyour water a water softener would be a definite asset. Regards, Tom
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    May 14, 2006, 06:35 AM
    I just has a softner installed for the entire house and BOY what a difference... the cost for mine was roughly $600 installed... you need to know the "hardness" of your water to properly setup the numbers so you are not using too much or too little salt... good luck and you will enjoy definitely if you choose to get
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    May 14, 2006, 09:48 AM
    Thanks, do you know of any faucet mount filters that would specifically filter out the sodium. It would be nice to have this option in the kitchen for cooking and water for the pets. Also what about a filter I could attach to outside spicket for hot tub and watering plants.
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    May 14, 2006, 10:46 AM
    Hi Deb,

    Clicking on this link Sodium filter for faucets - Google Search will take you to lots of filters that will work on faucets or hose bibs. Enjoy, Tom
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