What grains per gallon of water hardness does it work up to?
2012861
The manual says 24 gpg or less. By keeping this running it really makes your gas water heater last a long time. I still have the original gas water heater in our house for 24 years (since 1990). I put the clearwave on in 1997. And I still have a solid-going original hot water heater. As a reference, the hard water is 15 gpg. I do replace the thermocouple about every 5 or 6 years.I'm glad the hard water stays (not filtered out). Calcium and Magnesium is good for you!
2012862
Belle Woods gives the correct answer below. This product does nothing, no matter what your water hardness is. Look up Consumers Reports tests of this device with brand new hot water heaters to debunk the answer here about how it has made Barry's hot water tank last so long.
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I have no idea. The grains are smaller then salt so it will probably mess the machine up.
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I checked mine monthly and used judgement on calcium build-up. A lot depends on hardness of your water. I never used more than two per season but, only ran it for 6 months per year since I live in the Northeast(another factor to consider).
1100409
It sits up at the 3gallon mark so u have 3 gallons of water not in the grain. I brew 10 gallon batches only and I had a 32lb grain bill which pushed the pots limits and I actually had to withold a few gallons in the mash and just put it in the sparge. It worked fine but there is some messing around to do. Make sure your grain crush is correct because I've had 2 stuck sparges already from over crushed grain. Not fun!!! All in all it was cheap and works fine.
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@ 48,000 gr +1.5 iron I'd use 20 as my number, 17+1.5= 18.5, so if you use 20 and divide it into 48,000 you get 2400 gallons. In my home I use 50% 0f the resin bed ,1200 gallons, that way I don't get (Bleed Through) of Iron or Hardness, making it a nice set up!I'm not sure what they're bedding this unit with, I use a Iron filter unit, FILOX, on it's own, then a softener AFTER the Iron unit!Softeners typically take out Hardness and 1 maybe 2 parts CLEAR Water Iron, NOT Red Iron, Red Iron (Rust Stains)is a whole different animal, This unit may be (DUEL) bed system, using two different media, I'm not sure! Typically if you have RUST Stains, you should use a Filox type unit followed by a softener, and (occasionally) use a rust removal type salt or rust out, in softener to clear it of Iron foul, (never) use rust removal salt ALL THE TIME, it is deadly to softener resin beds!
2207704
I'd does weigh grains. I didn't use it for grains though. I do know it weighs to .001 grams.
1280108
1gal = 128 fl. oz .... IMHO I prefer the liquid for better soil penetration at time of application...with granules you run the risk of surface runoff & bird ingestion
1309040
1 tsp per 2 gallons of water, don't now what that is in oz. but it looked like it worked on bent grass, took out crabgrass, and weeds as well.
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I assume it probably would help to a degree, but honestly it comes down to how hard your water is. There is a test strip included in manual to test this. You will set your water hardness number as determined by that strip into the machines settings. It should be noted that I do not use this particular filter. Instead, I purchase Reverse Osmosis/Filtered water for the machine.
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I used 3.5 ounces per gallon; watch the temperature outside; where I live above 75 degrees will cause burning; I am in a very dry (average humidity 15%) climate.
1557912
I use Mortons rust out, because my well has a high iron content, but depending on your water condition, you can probably any good water softener salt. unit does a great job, and uses very little salt
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Yes 1.5 oz per gallon if water, In my case only professional landscape supply stores sell it, very far and not cheap. Also DO NOT use it after you mow the lawn and on hot days.
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It goes from 25yds to 300. Also has 2 ranges for either 17 or 20 grains. I like it but can't to the range till the outside temp goes down.
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Maybe. I think it will depend on a couple of things... How much iron is in your water and what kind of softener program you have. Iron is one component of hardness so the more iron you remove the less hardness there is to correct. So given that, your softener MAY require less salt to do the job. I do know from talking with the manufacturer of the iron unit that the softener need to go AFTER the iron unit. Ours was predominantly an Iron problem and this unit seems to have corrected the majority of our problem. We haven't added a softener yet, but may; and the unit we get may be smaller because the iron unit is doing a great job. Maybe. I think it will depend on a couple of things... How much iron is in your water and what kind of softener program you have. Iron is one component of hardness so the more iron you remove the less hardness there is to correct. So given that, your softener MAY require less salt to do the job. I do know from talking with the manufacturer of the iron unit that the softener need to go AFTER the iron unit. Ours was predominantly an Iron problem and this unit seems to have corrected the majority of our problem. We haven't added a softener yet, but may; and the unit we get may be smaller... » Read More Maybe. I think it will depend on a couple of things... How much iron is in your water and what kind of softener program you have. Iron is one component of hardness so the more iron you remove the less hardness there is to correct. So given that, your softener MAY require less salt to do the job. I do know from talking with the manufacturer of the iron unit that the softener need to go AFTER the iron unit. Ours was predominantly an Iron problem and this unit seems to have corrected the majority of our problem. We haven't added a softener yet, but may; and the unit we get may be smaller because the iron unit is doing a great job. « Show Less
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It depends on how deep of a sand bed you are looking for. One pound per gallon should give you about an inch. Personally for me, that is perfect.
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I have the Fleck 5600SXT 48K grain unit and could not be happier. The unit is adjustable so it is not a one size fits all solution. Check with your water supplier for the hardness rating of your water and set the unit. It will do the rest. It accounts for hardness and measures your usage to determine recycle times and frequency. You set it and it does the rest.
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I don't think this machine can grind dry grain. I only used it to make soybean juice and it needs dripping water as the instruction book says