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    Nov 19, 2009, 08:53 AM
    Water softening
    I hear all kinds of conflicting information on "electronic water softeners". A coil or field of magnets and signals ionize the water from exterior of piping. Do these plug in systems really work. Priced from $79 up to $1000. Is it snake oil or not! :confused:
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    Nov 19, 2009, 08:58 AM

    Snake oil from what I know.
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    Nov 19, 2009, 11:49 AM
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    Snake oil from what I know.
    That is what I can figure from a common sense angle. I believe we agree that they are not
    What they promise. Thank you :)
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    Nov 19, 2009, 12:01 PM

    I am always a bit surprised that companies can advertise things they know do not really work like they say. Reading the fine print HardnessMaster Electronic Water Conditioner/Softener some of these do not really claim to make soft water but keep the minerals in solution so they don't build up on pipe. Poppy cock
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