ive read a few reviews claiming you cant use this system if you have a whole house water softener is that true?
1948014
That is true. We have all house soft water except the cold water in the kitchen. We were able to link it into that.
1948015
I don't know but here is Gregs phone #888-601-5886 who answered all my questions when I bought mine.
1478624
I have a water softener, too. I have had zero issues using a full tablet. Hope this helps!
1365164
It should not make any differences whether you plumb it from a well or after a water softener unit. You should get the unit with a chemical adding filter to add vitamins and nutrients back into the water regardless. The water softener unit will take the hardness minerals out of the water before the reverse osmosis system does.
1599010
Not to the system itself i don't think but with the set up I have you could. I have a 275g clean water tank and a bad water tank where the system dispenses the RO water. attached to the tanks are seperate hoses one for watering plants and the other for its intended purpose. I use this water for my mobile detailing company and its the best water I have ever used in the ten years of detailing. Much better then the DI tanks I once used. Hope this is helpful.
1949821
The book says to use tap water, unless your water is very hard. It also says not to use water that has been processed through a home water-softening system, since they contain minerals.
1403804
I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you decide to use it. Without understanding more of your situation, hope this info helps! Good luck! I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you... » Read More I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you decide to use it. Without understanding more of your situation, hope this info helps! Good luck! « Show Less
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No. You only use water in this unit. Go to Homedics site and they can verify this question for you.
428625
I do use a water softner, there fore it helps keep the filter from building up.I use the filter from k-cup,package of I think 2.I have only changed mine one time in about 1 year.We use it often.Great unit.
358436
I only drink distilled water, so I do not know how it would effect your soft water. Sorry.
723334
It's easy to install but save your money. It doesn't do anything for your water. It's a scam. Put your money towards a real water softener.
1957096
Yes!! We just put a bag and a half of the salt for water softeners that you can buy at a hardware store. It worked really well. I believe you need to have a special salt-water pump, though, which Intex sells. Trying to use salt water with a normal pump might cause damage.
42440
The system is NECESSARY! Without it you will get limited cleaning. With the systemyour toilet will keep on cleaning for a good month and it will reduce hard water buildup.Just in case you are not aware, the system lasts for a year or more. Just replace the cartridge.
1019879
I would suggest hiring a licensed plumber to install this, it is a little tricky to set the controller and you need to install a 5 micron filter before it and the UV light must be installed after all other appliances ( water softeners etc.). You also have to sanitize your plumbing system before you use it and there again someone that has the experience with the installation will insure you have a system that will protect and serve you well for years to come.
1187981
I don't know. Our home has a complete filter system so we don't use the filter.
1279680
Also, technically, it's made out of salts, which is exactly what you use to soften your water. So, considering that, you definitely shouldn't have any trouble. ;)
1521588
No ,But The Home Master is one of the best water filters i have ever had. Best used with a water softener . Hope this helps.
63818
You can attach it to your cold water line under your sink, or anywhere you have a cold water line, really, if your home is on a softening system already then it would hook up the same. I'd. Ask the manufacturer about how it would affect the filter life.