hill_fcr
Jan 21, 2008, 07:58 AM
Hi,
I have read through some questions in the forum and didn't see one like the scenario I am about to explain.
Some background.. We have well water with high iron. In May 2006, we had our well "redeveloped" to the tune of $2500. Basically, chemically cleaned, new well pump, tank, gauge etc.. We had no water softener at that time. I simply had a Campbell's 1PS-B Water Filter System and had to change that filter every 10-14 days as we would lose pressue due to the cartridge becoming full with iron. But the water was always clear and no real complaints other than the pain of having to crawl under the steps to get to the filter30 times a year.
In Dec 2007, We decided to have a Rustbuster Iron Out water Softener put in and the filter removed. Seems to be a $2600 mistake. It has yet to work properly as our water is now discolored most of the time- especially it seems after a backwashing cycle. The plumber who installed it- a nice, trustworthy guy and very helpful- has been out 2 or 3 times adjsuting the settings ( how often it backwashes, level of water in the salt tank) Still no clear water.
He noticed last time that when he was filling the washing machine and turned on 2-3 faucets at the same time, the well tank gauge dropped to 10psi. He indicated a drop below 25psi could cause the softener to break it's seal( I think that may have been the term he used) which would cause untreated iron water to make it into the plumbing. He feels the problem lies with the well equipment and not his softener.
HELP! I have spent $5,100 in the last 20months trying to better the water quality in our house only to no avail.
Any advice, help, previous experiences such as this one, any solutions.
Thank you somuch in advance for any help you can give.
I have read through some questions in the forum and didn't see one like the scenario I am about to explain.
Some background.. We have well water with high iron. In May 2006, we had our well "redeveloped" to the tune of $2500. Basically, chemically cleaned, new well pump, tank, gauge etc.. We had no water softener at that time. I simply had a Campbell's 1PS-B Water Filter System and had to change that filter every 10-14 days as we would lose pressue due to the cartridge becoming full with iron. But the water was always clear and no real complaints other than the pain of having to crawl under the steps to get to the filter30 times a year.
In Dec 2007, We decided to have a Rustbuster Iron Out water Softener put in and the filter removed. Seems to be a $2600 mistake. It has yet to work properly as our water is now discolored most of the time- especially it seems after a backwashing cycle. The plumber who installed it- a nice, trustworthy guy and very helpful- has been out 2 or 3 times adjsuting the settings ( how often it backwashes, level of water in the salt tank) Still no clear water.
He noticed last time that when he was filling the washing machine and turned on 2-3 faucets at the same time, the well tank gauge dropped to 10psi. He indicated a drop below 25psi could cause the softener to break it's seal( I think that may have been the term he used) which would cause untreated iron water to make it into the plumbing. He feels the problem lies with the well equipment and not his softener.
HELP! I have spent $5,100 in the last 20months trying to better the water quality in our house only to no avail.
Any advice, help, previous experiences such as this one, any solutions.
Thank you somuch in advance for any help you can give.