Gary, thank you so much for this information, which seems to confirm what I've been thinking and saying to my plumber. Although undoubtedly I _was_ overusing soap at times since installing a water softener, I've adjusted my habits and the water sometimes still feels way too slippery - to the point where I can barely hold onto dishes - and my hands feel slimy and even _look shiny_ once they're dry. Assuming I don't need to see a doctor 😀, I've been thinking the softening unit needs to be adjusted better. One of two plumbers I've had (the one who installed it, I think) told me that it's either hard or soft, there's no adjusting it. Yet looking at the head of one of the units I see there _are clearly_ adjustments you can make. My most recent plumber even _did_ make some, but it wasn't clear to me what he did, or even that he understood how to set it, as he seemed to be doing a lot of trial and error fiddling.... and I still have intermittent troubles. (That's another thing I don't understand - why it wouldn't always be the same. My salt level changes, but I don't think it has ever run out.) I just looked again and I see two concentric rings on one of the units, the outer one apparently showing the number of people in the house, and the inner one showing hardness, but I'm not at all confident that I'm reading it correctly. It's not intuitive, and I can sympathize with the trouble my recent plumber seemed to be having. Maybe what your video has done is prompt me to find my *owner's manual* and read what I should have read several years ago. 🙄 It may not be possible to diagnose my situation remotely, and I'm not asking you to, but if you have any feedback I certainly welcome it. At any rate, thanks for the video which seems to validate my suspicion that adjustments can be made, and that water _can_ be too soft; it's not just in my head, as I also read or heard somewhere. The bypass is a really interesting idea, too.
It sounds like you have a Fleck 5600 water softener and those manuals should be readily available on line and there should be UA-cam videos to help. I don't work with those valves so I am no expert on that brand.
@@water_estore No, the brand is CSI. But thanks for reminding me I should look online. I've found a number of owners manuals that way, and already see some possibilities for that brand. Also a few hours ago I watched a video of yours suggested by UA-cam, about salt clogs. I doubt that's the explanation for my intermittent issue, but I'm going to check it out. I'm also a new subscriber. Thanks for your reply. 🔧
I have a soft water system and it has done the absolute worst to my skin. I’ve developed skin rashes, oily hair, breakouts, hair loss, itching, you name it. It’s an absolute nightmare. I know the pipes are probably in better shape but what a price to pay 😐
I would definitely have your water tested for dardness and TDS (ppm) before and after the water softener AND the settings checked. Something isn't right!
Same here. But mainly hair loss on The top. Hair was fine until we installed a water boy softener. My head started becoming very itchy too. I hate it. I started washing my hair with water bottles and that’s helping.
Paul Burkhardt has a nice article on the web about this issue. One thing I'll point out is that the water hardness setting on the machine simply defines how often it needs to regenerate. The water going through the softener will come out "fully softened" if the machine is working correctly. The only ways to adjust this are to let your machine go past it's saturation point or to mix un-softened water back in like Water eStore says. But both of those have downsides and will probably not work well.
For some customers who want water partially hard we set up the plumbing to mix a small amount of hard water with the soft water. They are pleased with the result.
Hi Gary, if you use the bypass valve to make the water "less soft", will this also save on salt usage , and less water usage due to the unit not having to regenerate as often?
I'm using Aquaguard AWS 3500 water softener, The default hardness number is 25 And water is too much soft and floor also very slippery due to soft water... I need to increase the number or decrease number of hardness? Please suggest
I thought having the slippery feeling is part of having soft water. One thing I notice is that the cold side is soft, but the hot side is always a little less soft. I've already drained the water heater and filled it with soft water, but it still does that. My hardness is 10 so it's not that bad. - My softener setting is at 25
With your water softener set at 25 you are wasting quite a bit of salt (and water) during regeneration with no upside. Not sure why your hot water would be less soft.
@@water_estore I believe my iron level is about 2-3 ppm... so that's why I set it to 25... it says to add 5 to each ppm of iron... so 10+15.... is 25 not the correct number?
It really isn’t meant to be used as a means of mixing treated with untreated water. If that is what you want to accomplish you are better off building a 3 way bypass around the softener with ball valves and leave the bypass slightly open
Nope. If you do that you will have what you percevie as slimy water for several days, then hard water for a couple of days until it regenerates when the cycle begins again. Check your hardness settings first to make sure they are correct and try to use less soap.
Good Afternoon, I live in an area in which the hardness is at a 9. ( not well water but city water). The water was tested by the plumber. I had a water softener installed 1 day ago and I am getting a salty taste which isn't great because I have high blood pressure. How do I correct the salty taste issue?
Great question! You are only getting salty water because the unit was just installed. Give it a week or two and the salt taste will be gone. If not, Reverse Osmosis like this will remove it waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day
Hi Gary, I have been watching your videos on how to adjust the hardness setting on a water softener. We have a very old DIR unit and it still seems to be working fine. We recently changed the resin and after we did that, the water was really “slimy”. I watched your video on how to adjust the hardness and when I got to that hardness setting, the screen display had this symbol, -nA-, and I was not able to make any changes with the arrow keys. I don’t know if that is an actual letter “n” but that was the closest I could come to what it looks like. The company that installed it is no longer in business and we have someone coming to look at this next week. But I wondered if you knew what that was? Does that mean we cannot manually adjust our hardness level? We know it’s 15. Or is that an error code? And the water was perfect before we changed the resin but the unit is 23 years old so that’s why we changed it. Any thoughts? Thank you!
Yes, it has been set for a cerain number of gallons of capacity, instead of metering. If it is a Clack valve, compare to these settings ua-cam.com/users/livec6r7qUK8to4
Thank you, when I go to the hardness setting, I get a code that says, “-nA-“, and it won’t change with the up or down arrow. There isn’t a number there, but it is the hardness setting. Have you ever seen that code or know what it means?
After I used water softener, feels slimy after taking shower and developed skin tags over my face. I cannot sue municipal as water is already tapped. Seller and manufacturer of the unit won't held responsible. They sell me telling all theses good things like you said. But won't held accountable to their claims when there is problem. Seems slim clog my facial pores.
I assume you used the bleach tank as part of a chlorine injection system to kill bacteria and remove iron and sulphur. The water softener will not replace that system so you still need it.
Hello- i can use a little soap and still have bubbles on my hands after rinsing for 2 mins. Also burns my eyes . I have the brass master... I cooked a steak and my shirt smelled like it bad! I washed it and it smelled strong like steak and soap . When i use less soap my hands domt really smell clean after . So frustrating. Thanks for listening!
First, I would have your water from before your water softener tested to find out how hard it is and if there is any iron present. Then check to make sure the water softener is setup for that level of hardness and iron. This video might help ua-cam.com/users/livec6r7qUK8to4
Hey Gary, my softner has been replaced but it doesn't feel "slippery" like my parents softner. It is also leaving hazy marks on my dishes and around the sink. Is that normal?
Hi Gary! I have a graduated bypass on my newly installed AO Smith 35,000 water softener. I'm presuming most models are designed this way so you can adjust them? I've played with digital controls and water is still too salty/slippery and has a plasticy taste. Do you know if this technique will work with the AO Smith? Thank you!
I moved into a home that is on a community well and after moving in we replaced the water heater, water softener and installed an oxidizer and we still have a strong sulfur smell and TDS reading in the 460-520 range. I have a 1 micron charcoal pre filter before going into anything. Even the filter in the refrigerator only drops it to 430-450 TDS. What else can I do?
Reverse Osmosis is the only thing that will lower the TDS. This is my favourite waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day
@@water_estore I’m looking for a whole house system. When I shower to has a strong sulfur smell. I have 3 full baths/showers and 6 sinks. Also the previous owner had nothing other then a string sediment filter, no water softener and a rusty 15 yo water heater. How do I get rid of any buildup in the lines which are all pex?
@@Propnut48 The smell is from the Anode rod in the water heater. I removed the anode rod with an impact wrench, poured two quarts of hydrogen peroxide in and bought an electronic pulse anode rod from Amazon. It's been two years and no problems and no sulfur smell.
Water cannot be too soft, it only goes to a hardness of zero, not below zero. If the settings are set incorrectly so the water softener uses too much the water might feel slimy.
Can running your water softener to High, 35 for 22 hardness for example leave you with a white film on some surfaces? My softener seems to be regenerating but I recently turned the hardest level up and I’m finding a white coating on some sinks.
Hello Gary, we just moved into a house with well water. I think I have an issue in which my water is TO SOFT! My wife has developed a very bad ITCH. The first three weeks she was fine, and then we called for a water service and he end up adding salt because according to him "it was low". Now the salt level is about 3/4 of way high in the brine tank. Should I attempt adjusting the water softener settings on the unit or removing some salt (if that is even a thing)?
Hello Gary I have Kenmore water softener 15 yrs life recently when I turn 2 faucet same time my water softener making noise from motor or valve and I have low pressure too Do you know what is common cause that?
Hi Garry, I serviced my acidic neutralizer which had no media for a month or so, now the water became slippery. I didn't change anything in the water softener. The neutralizer valve has a setting option for the PPM (mine set at 20). By reducing this setting, does it affect the valve in anyway ? Is it even better to use soft water in the shower? i hate the feel of it but at the same time, it might be better....
Your water hardness can only go to zero, you can't make it softener than that. You need to set your water softener based on your hardness, see this video ua-cam.com/video/XMY69hdhX44/v-deo.html
Can the level set on the machine cause the water to taste salty? When my water was tested, it was a hardness of 29; but the GE unit I installed doesn't have 29, It has 1-25 then jumps every five after that... so I set it to 30 thinking it was the closest number to my level. I've done the regeneration as instructed and the water kinda trickles out; I'm unsure if it's supposed to a steady stream. It's a stream, just not full power if you know what I mean...
Hi Gary, thanks for the video first ,I am searching the answer for the slimy feeling of soft water and finally got ur video, as u have said to add untreated water with treated water ,can u please tell me how much untreated water can I add with treated water for a bucket
it really depnds on a number of factors. You need to plumb in a bypass which you would leave partially open so the water mixes while being used. Set it based on trial and error.
Our water test perfect, but the slimy feeling is gone, how can I bring it back? Less or more salt? I've cleaned resin with res clean, regened more frequently, still no sliminess. Can't find anything online to get sliminess back. Thanks
Hello. I recently moved to an area with soft water. Our water feels slimy and has a sicklt sweet odor to it. It is also very salty. What can I do to fix this issue? I do not have a water softener this is the way the water comes to the house.
Your water is likely high in sodium. High TDS. The only way to reduce this is with a Reverse Osmosis system like one of these waterestore.com/search?type=product&q=vectamaxx*
Hi Gary, does the water hardness level need to remain at the same setting even after using it for several months? For example ours was originally set at 25 but we keep lowering it because when we tested the softened water our hardness is at level 50 lowest setting, ph is 8.4 highest setting, alkalinity is at the highest level and chlorine is at 0. None of them at the suggested levels. Our drains have an awful odor coming out when you turn on the water and we have salt film all over our sinks. Water is super slimy and sometimes even sticky feeling after use. We have only had the unit for 6 months. Any ideas that might help?
How hard is your water before the softener? Do you have any iron or manganese in your water? You need to know because that will determine the correct settings. Have the water tested.
I dont have this system and dont know if theres anything I can do (I am only a tenant) specifically for my shower. I hate this nasty slimy feeling water. It has a strange dog smell too, I never feel clean after I shower and it’s horrible! Is there a special shower head or additive I can buy? PLEASE HELP!
What if I just want to increase pH? My pH is 6.8 after the softener, then down to 5.3 after my RO. Alkaline/mineralizing filters can increase the pH after the RO but I don't know how much... maybe only by 1 pH. So either I need two alkaline filters in series after the RO to get above 7pH or maybe if I can make my water softener not take out as many minerals? Can I do this by reducing the hardness level? I think it's set to 30 so if I reduce it to say 25 and experiment, could that help me increase pH so I only need 1 alkaline filter? Or wasting my time thinking of adjusting the softener? Thanks!
Softening has no effect on pH. Remineralization filters like this waterestore.com/products/omnipure%C2%AE-k-series-2x10-all-calc-3-8-fqc-k2548-kk?variant=44133641453781 will raise the pH to 7.0, not higher no matter how many you add. Why would you want your pH to be higher than 7.0?
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Skin feels slippery or slimy after water softener? This video will help you troubleshoot to see if your water softener is the cause and how to fix it!
Well done! Straight to the point, no music.
Thanks. Please share video with friends and family!
Im happy Garry you made this video. thanks
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Thanks man
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Solved my issue, thank you so much. 👍👍💚
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@@water_estore I always do, really love your channel 👍👍💗
Gary, thank you so much for this information, which seems to confirm what I've been thinking and saying to my plumber. Although undoubtedly I _was_ overusing soap at times since installing a water softener, I've adjusted my habits and the water sometimes still feels way too slippery - to the point where I can barely hold onto dishes - and my hands feel slimy and even _look shiny_ once they're dry.
Assuming I don't need to see a doctor 😀, I've been thinking the softening unit needs to be adjusted better. One of two plumbers I've had (the one who installed it, I think) told me that it's either hard or soft, there's no adjusting it. Yet looking at the head of one of the units I see there _are clearly_ adjustments you can make. My most recent plumber even _did_ make some, but it wasn't clear to me what he did, or even that he understood how to set it, as he seemed to be doing a lot of trial and error fiddling.... and I still have intermittent troubles. (That's another thing I don't understand - why it wouldn't always be the same. My salt level changes, but I don't think it has ever run out.)
I just looked again and I see two concentric rings on one of the units, the outer one apparently showing the number of people in the house, and the inner one showing hardness, but I'm not at all confident that I'm reading it correctly. It's not intuitive, and I can sympathize with the trouble my recent plumber seemed to be having.
Maybe what your video has done is prompt me to find my *owner's manual* and read what I should have read several years ago. 🙄
It may not be possible to diagnose my situation remotely, and I'm not asking you to, but if you have any feedback I certainly welcome it. At any rate, thanks for the video which seems to validate my suspicion that adjustments can be made, and that water _can_ be too soft; it's not just in my head, as I also read or heard somewhere.
The bypass is a really interesting idea, too.
It sounds like you have a Fleck 5600 water softener and those manuals should be readily available on line and there should be UA-cam videos to help. I don't work with those valves so I am no expert on that brand.
@@water_estore No, the brand is CSI. But thanks for reminding me I should look online. I've found a number of owners manuals that way, and already see some possibilities for that brand. Also a few hours ago I watched a video of yours suggested by UA-cam, about salt clogs. I doubt that's the explanation for my intermittent issue, but I'm going to check it out. I'm also a new subscriber. Thanks for your reply. 🔧
@@water_estore you're the best water guy on UA-cam ❤💕💕
Awesome, perfect timing!
Glad you liked it. Please share video with friends and family!
I have a soft water system and it has done the absolute worst to my skin. I’ve developed skin rashes, oily hair, breakouts, hair loss, itching, you name it. It’s an absolute nightmare. I know the pipes are probably in better shape but what a price to pay 😐
I would definitely have your water tested for dardness and TDS (ppm) before and after the water softener AND the settings checked. Something isn't right!
Same here. But mainly hair loss on The top. Hair was fine until we installed a water boy softener. My head started becoming very itchy too. I hate it. I started washing my hair with water bottles and that’s helping.
Paul Burkhardt has a nice article on the web about this issue. One thing I'll point out is that the water hardness setting on the machine simply defines how often it needs to regenerate. The water going through the softener will come out "fully softened" if the machine is working correctly. The only ways to adjust this are to let your machine go past it's saturation point or to mix un-softened water back in like Water eStore says. But both of those have downsides and will probably not work well.
For some customers who want water partially hard we set up the plumbing to mix a small amount of hard water with the soft water. They are pleased with the result.
Has anyone who added some hardness back in noticed their hair feeling less greasy?
Id like to know that also
I've never heard of anyone having a concern about their hair feeling greasy after installing a water softener.
Hi Gary, if you use the bypass valve to make the water "less soft", will this also save on salt usage , and less water usage due to the unit not having to regenerate as often?
yes, you are correct.
I'm using Aquaguard AWS 3500 water softener,
The default hardness number is 25
And water is too much soft and floor also very slippery due to soft water...
I need to increase the number or decrease number of hardness? Please suggest
Find out how hard your water actually is snd set it accordingly
Installed a new water softner, how do i know i am getting soft water? Any kind of test i need to do?
You would need to have the water tested. Typically water treatment professionals will test your water for free.
Hi do you know if the softened water can damage the shower sealant around the sower tray? if so is there a different sealant I could use. Thanks Tony
I don't think it can.
I thought having the slippery feeling is part of having soft water. One thing I notice is that the cold side is soft, but the hot side is always a little less soft. I've already drained the water heater and filled it with soft water, but it still does that. My hardness is 10 so it's not that bad. - My softener setting is at 25
With your water softener set at 25 you are wasting quite a bit of salt (and water) during regeneration with no upside. Not sure why your hot water would be less soft.
@@water_estore I believe my iron level is about 2-3 ppm... so that's why I set it to 25... it says to add 5 to each ppm of iron... so 10+15.... is 25 not the correct number?
Does the Clack proportional bypass valve do a good job? Will it work on valves other than Clack?
It really isn’t meant to be used as a means of mixing treated with untreated water. If that is what you want to accomplish you are better off building a 3 way bypass around the softener with ball valves and leave the bypass slightly open
Gary, can I just reduce the hardness level on my softener if I feel it's too slimy?
Nope. If you do that you will have what you percevie as slimy water for several days, then hard water for a couple of days until it regenerates when the cycle begins again. Check your hardness settings first to make sure they are correct and try to use less soap.
Good Afternoon, I live in an area in which the hardness is at a 9. ( not well water but city water). The water was tested by the plumber. I had a water softener installed 1 day ago and I am getting a salty taste which isn't great because I have high blood pressure. How do I correct the salty taste issue?
Great question! You are only getting salty water because the unit was just installed. Give it a week or two and the salt taste will be gone. If not, Reverse Osmosis like this will remove it waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day
Mine is salty off and on and especially after it regenerates. Soap stays on my hands too. Did u ever find what was going on ? I know its been years!
Hi Gary, I have been watching your videos on how to adjust the hardness setting on a water softener. We have a very old DIR unit and it still seems to be working fine. We recently changed the resin and after we did that, the water was really “slimy”. I watched your video on how to adjust the hardness and when I got to that hardness setting, the screen display had this symbol, -nA-, and I was not able to make any changes with the arrow keys. I don’t know if that is an actual letter “n” but that was the closest I could come to what it looks like. The company that installed it is no longer in business and we have someone coming to look at this next week. But I wondered if you knew what that was? Does that mean we cannot manually adjust our hardness level? We know it’s 15. Or is that an error code? And the water was perfect before we changed the resin but the unit is 23 years old so that’s why we changed it. Any thoughts? Thank you!
Yes, it has been set for a cerain number of gallons of capacity, instead of metering. If it is a Clack valve, compare to these settings ua-cam.com/users/livec6r7qUK8to4
Thank you, when I go to the hardness setting, I get a code that says, “-nA-“, and it won’t change with the up or down arrow. There isn’t a number there, but it is the hardness setting. Have you ever seen that code or know what it means?
Can you recommend a water softener that adjust hardness without having to use a bypass? Like are there any with that feature already?
Yes, these have thast feature built in waterestore.ca/products/aquamaster-ams-900-high-efficiency-water-softener
After I used water softener, feels slimy after taking shower and developed skin tags over my face. I cannot sue municipal as water is already tapped. Seller and manufacturer of the unit won't held responsible. They sell me telling all theses good things like you said. But won't held accountable to their claims when there is problem. Seems slim clog my facial pores.
I would make sure that the water softener is set correctly to your level of hardness.
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Hi Gary I have a well and I just add the water softener system, do I still need the bleach water tank I have before the softener installation?
I assume you used the bleach tank as part of a chlorine injection system to kill bacteria and remove iron and sulphur. The water softener will not replace that system so you still need it.
Hello- i can use a little soap and still have bubbles on my hands after rinsing for 2 mins. Also burns my eyes . I have the brass master... I cooked a steak and my shirt smelled like it bad! I washed it and it smelled strong like steak and soap . When i use less soap my hands domt really smell clean after . So frustrating. Thanks for listening!
First, I would have your water from before your water softener tested to find out how hard it is and if there is any iron present. Then check to make sure the water softener is setup for that level of hardness and iron. This video might help ua-cam.com/users/livec6r7qUK8to4
Hey Gary, my softner has been replaced but it doesn't feel "slippery" like my parents softner. It is also leaving hazy marks on my dishes and around the sink. Is that normal?
Have the water after the softener tested to find out if it is working or not.
Hi Gary! I have a graduated bypass on my newly installed AO Smith 35,000 water softener. I'm presuming most models are designed this way so you can adjust them? I've played with digital controls and water is still too salty/slippery and has a plasticy taste. Do you know if this technique will work with the AO Smith? Thank you!
Not sure but I would definitely check your settings first
I moved into a home that is on a community well and after moving in we replaced the water heater, water softener and installed an oxidizer and we still have a strong sulfur smell and TDS reading in the 460-520 range. I have a 1 micron charcoal pre filter before going into anything. Even the filter in the refrigerator only drops it to 430-450 TDS. What else can I do?
Reverse Osmosis is the only thing that will lower the TDS. This is my favourite waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day
@@water_estore I’m looking for a whole house system. When I shower to has a strong sulfur smell. I have 3 full baths/showers and 6 sinks. Also the previous owner had nothing other then a string sediment filter, no water softener and a rusty 15 yo water heater. How do I get rid of any buildup in the lines which are all pex?
@@Propnut48 The smell is from the Anode rod in the water heater.
I removed the anode rod with an impact wrench, poured two quarts of hydrogen peroxide in and bought an electronic pulse anode rod from Amazon.
It's been two years and no problems and no sulfur smell.
other the water feeling slimy ( which doesnt bother me ), are there any other disadvantages to the water being too soft ??
Water cannot be too soft, it only goes to a hardness of zero, not below zero. If the settings are set incorrectly so the water softener uses too much the water might feel slimy.
Can running your water softener to High, 35 for 22 hardness for example leave you with a white film on some surfaces? My softener seems to be regenerating but I recently turned the hardest level up and I’m finding a white coating on some sinks.
Great question! Yes, you are getting a sodium residual from the settings being too high.
Good info Gary, thanks. What DIY water test kit for hardness do you recommend?
RedHot this video will help you with that info ua-cam.com/video/rLXlIK1MJ9s/v-deo.html
Hello Gary, we just moved into a house with well water. I think I have an issue in which my water is TO SOFT! My wife has developed a very bad ITCH. The first three weeks she was fine, and then we called for a water service and he end up adding salt because according to him "it was low". Now the salt level is about 3/4 of way high in the brine tank. Should I attempt adjusting the water softener settings on the unit or removing some salt (if that is even a thing)?
You would need to know the hardness level of your water before the softener and then make sure that your water softener is set correctly.
Hello Gary
I have Kenmore water softener 15 yrs life recently when I turn 2 faucet same time my water softener making noise from motor or valve and I have low pressure too
Do you know what is common cause that?
This video should help ua-cam.com/video/tCQQxiT-zoc/v-deo.html
so if untreated tap water reads 25 on the test strip is that a good starting point to set the softener at?
Yes, we usually set it 2 higher than where it reads. Unless you have iron in your water, then the settings would need to be adjusted to compensate
@@water_estore thanks so much... Compensate for water is it a ratio of so many PPG of salt to PPM of iron??
Hi Garry,
I serviced my acidic neutralizer which had no media for a month or so, now the water became slippery. I didn't change anything in the water softener.
The neutralizer valve has a setting option for the PPM (mine set at 20). By reducing this setting, does it affect the valve in anyway ?
Is it even better to use soft water in the shower? i hate the feel of it but at the same time, it might be better....
Flush the neutralizer more, it is temporary when new media is added.
@@water_estore Oh wow i see. thanks. will do.
By the way, does the hardness rate of the setting making any difference by the valve?
If I set my water softener hardness level higher, will that make my water softer, or harder?
Your water hardness can only go to zero, you can't make it softener than that. You need to set your water softener based on your hardness, see this video ua-cam.com/video/XMY69hdhX44/v-deo.html
Can the level set on the machine cause the water to taste salty? When my water was tested, it was a hardness of 29; but the GE unit I installed doesn't have 29, It has 1-25 then jumps every five after that... so I set it to 30 thinking it was the closest number to my level.
I've done the regeneration as instructed and the water kinda trickles out; I'm unsure if it's supposed to a steady stream. It's a stream, just not full power if you know what I mean...
Salty water can be caused by a multitude of things. This video of mine might help ua-cam.com/video/3GQWpqlLBps/v-deo.html
Hi Gary, thanks for the video first ,I am searching the answer for the slimy feeling of soft water and finally got ur video, as u have said to add untreated water with treated water ,can u please tell me how much untreated water can I add with treated water for a bucket
it really depnds on a number of factors. You need to plumb in a bypass which you would leave partially open so the water mixes while being used. Set it based on trial and error.
@@water_estore hmm, ok thanks for ur answer, after a week now I am used to it
Our water test perfect, but the slimy feeling is gone, how can I bring it back? Less or more salt? I've cleaned resin with res clean, regened more frequently, still no sliminess. Can't find anything online to get sliminess back. Thanks
If you want it to feel slimy set the hardness settings about 30% higher than your waters actual hardness.
Hello. I recently moved to an area with soft water. Our water feels slimy and has a sicklt sweet odor to it. It is also very salty. What can I do to fix this issue? I do not have a water softener this is the way the water comes to the house.
Your water is likely high in sodium. High TDS. The only way to reduce this is with a Reverse Osmosis system like one of these waterestore.com/search?type=product&q=vectamaxx*
Hi Gary, does the water hardness level need to remain at the same setting even after using it for several months? For example ours was originally set at 25 but we keep lowering it because when we tested the softened water our hardness is at level 50 lowest setting, ph is 8.4 highest setting, alkalinity is at the highest level and chlorine is at 0. None of them at the suggested levels. Our drains have an awful odor coming out when you turn on the water and we have salt film all over our sinks. Water is super slimy and sometimes even sticky feeling after use. We have only had the unit for 6 months. Any ideas that might help?
How hard is your water before the softener? Do you have any iron or manganese in your water? You need to know because that will determine the correct settings. Have the water tested.
My water is 110-250 ppm. What grain water softener should I use?
Assuming you have 4 people or less in your household this one will work fine waterestore.ca/products/hum-deluxe-water-softener-30-000-grain
Water from water softener making white spots on the surfaces. Can I ask, What may be the issue?
I would have the water tested for Total Dissolved Solids. Your water may be very high in mineral content, could be sodium.
@@water_estore Thank You for your reply.. Could this due to the problem of my water softener? If so, any advice to solve this issue?
How do you keep soft water from damaging the anode rod in your water heater quickly?
I don't know, but I do know it happens rarely. Some rods react to softened water differently.
I dont have this system and dont know if theres anything I can do (I am only a tenant) specifically for my shower. I hate this nasty slimy feeling water. It has a strange dog smell too, I never feel clean after I shower and it’s horrible! Is there a special shower head or additive I can buy? PLEASE HELP!
Not that I know of. Have you spoken to your landlord?
@@water_estore Yes and of course they say nothing is wrong, so they dont plan on even checking the hardness levels in the water
What can be done if the city water is too soft ?
Nothing that I know of, I suppose you could add some calcium to the water to make is slightly hard.
What if I just want to increase pH? My pH is 6.8 after the softener, then down to 5.3 after my RO. Alkaline/mineralizing filters can increase the pH after the RO but I don't know how much... maybe only by 1 pH. So either I need two alkaline filters in series after the RO to get above 7pH or maybe if I can make my water softener not take out as many minerals? Can I do this by reducing the hardness level? I think it's set to 30 so if I reduce it to say 25 and experiment, could that help me increase pH so I only need 1 alkaline filter? Or wasting my time thinking of adjusting the softener? Thanks!
Softening has no effect on pH. Remineralization filters like this waterestore.com/products/omnipure%C2%AE-k-series-2x10-all-calc-3-8-fqc-k2548-kk?variant=44133641453781 will raise the pH to 7.0, not higher no matter how many you add. Why would you want your pH to be higher than 7.0?
I think not filter is washing with lard ..it's nice but filter it too
Not sure what you mean?
So it’s a bleeder valve
Yes, in the sense that you are bleeding some hard water into the soft water to make it less hard.
Oh my... come on gary. Clean up the technical errors in your presentation!
Sorry but not sure what you're talking about. Can you be more specific?