How to Buy Water-Softener Salt
A water softener is a filtration system that reduces minerals that causes hard water. Calcium, iron and magnesium concentrations, which are problematic, are particularly common in well water, though some public water systems provide hard water. By filtering hard water through salt, the metals are removed by bonding with salt, which acts like a sponge. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose rock salt, solar salt or evaporated salt. Water-insoluble levels and sodium chloride content vary slightly among the three. Water-insolubles are the residues that remain in the brine tank.
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Purchase 100-percent water-soluble pellets to avoid bridging. Salt can stick together in a brine tank due to insoluble matter and form a bridge that keeps water from entering the tank.
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Opt for solar salt when usage is minimal. Consideration should be given to the softener design as solar salt has a slightly higher level of water-insoluable matter and may require more frequent clean-outs.
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Select pellets for heavy usage. Pellets have less water-insoluble matter, which becomes an issue when considering clean-out of the unit.
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Consider rock salt only when you're willing to perform a routine tank clean-out two to three times each year. This is due to the high levels of water-insoluble matter in rock salt.
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Use salt blocks only in specially designed holding tanks. The water level in these tanks are set to keep the salt block submerged, and must be reset when the salt block is changed.
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Tips & Warnings
Abide by the manufacturer's recommendations for the type of salt for your water softener. You'll get the best results and optimum performance.
