![]() Was considering bypassing the unit to determine impact the hard water has, then possibly leave bypassed.Īpparently this degree of hardness is generally considered to require a softener (ie: bypass = bad idea).Īppreciate the trouble-free long-life this softener has provided, and goal is same going forward. Replace everything while I'm at it, or just the valve body/timer?Īppears a 20,000 grain unit could now be adequate, and a demand-initiated softener may only need (1) 40-pound bag of salt every 6–8 weeks with a regen every 5-10 days(?) That's far less salt than now. ![]() A PHYSICAL AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1.5 SHOULD BE USED pipes. $252 for 255 Upper Valve Module w/Timer Assembly AP4001226 (Autotrol K-5 upper valve body and timer assembly) EcoSmart Series High Efficiency Water Softeners TION INTO A WASTE DRAIN. The Autotrol 155 developed a slow leak: Options = rebuild (parts or replace.īased on 32yr being beyond expected 20-30yr life, considering replacement: Salt: approx (35) 40lb bags annually ($200) -seems like a lot of salt for the settings. (System and settings from before empty nest) Very hard municipal water: 320mg/l (18.7gpg) hardnessĢ bath home, 2 inhabitants. /rebates/2fp2fKEENEY-2-in-Plastic-Water-Softener-Air-Gap-PP855-692f204374532&.
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