hardness in My Home& Garden

which is the best water softener or whole home water filteration system? Water hardness at the new house is over 10 grains per gallon and definely need something to make the water soft. I would prefer to use something that doesn't use salt for backwashing and such (heard it's not good for the environment as it gets dumped into the lakes n such) Any suggestions to particular compaines or products? and how much it might cost? ... (Asked by confused_procrastinator)
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Do I need to use a water softener? The total hardness of the water from our well is 22ppm ( = 22 mg/L or 1.3 gpg) with no detectable iron. I understand why water sometimes needs to be softened but in particular was wondering if anyone else has heard of certain levels at which water should or shouldn't need to be softenned. We will be using bottled water for drinking. Mostly concerned about the level of hardness and its effect on appliances. ... (Asked by cardboard cowboy)
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The precise mixture of minerals dissolved in the water, together with the water's acidity or alkalinity (pH) and temperature will determine the behaviour of the hardness, so single number on a scale does not give a full description. Descriptions of hardness correspond roughly with ranges of mineral concentrations: Soft: 0 - 20 mg/L as calcium Moderately soft: 20 - 40 mg/L as calcium Slightly hard: 40 - 60 mg/L as calcium Moderately hard: 60 - 80 mg/L as calcium Hard: 80 - 120 mg/L as calcium Very Hard >120 mg/L as calcium...(Answered by breezyburgee)

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Where can I buy a water hardness testing kit? Is this something that can be found in the supermarket or would I need to go to a pool supplies store? ... (Asked by dulladdress)
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Home Depot or Lowes....(Answered by Dave)

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Do you think bricks must be heavy or hardness is the only quality that you would "demand" from a brick? ... (Asked by dolempap)
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Depends on what they're going to be used for. If for a house, a brick should be heavy or it will not be stable. High winds or a really hard shove could move the house miles away from where it was supposed to be. They have to be heavy so the house will have some stability. If the brick is going to be used for some other purpose, then it wouldn't matter if it was heavy or light most likely, just as long as it was hard enough to perform its function....(Answered by Top Alpha Wolf)

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we are having trouble clearing up our swimming pool. It is cloudy and pea green. How do we adjust hardness.? ... (Asked by momofsix)
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Adjusting hardness isn't going to help-- unless it is way too high. You need to test the pH and adjust it, then "nuke" the pool with granular chlorine. Keep the pump running 24/7 until the water clears. Be sure to keep the filter cleaned/backwashed. And keep that chlorine level on the high side. Results don't happen overnight. But the pool should start looking incrementally better each day. You might also consider replacing the sand if you have a sand filter. If it doesn't look a bit better in a couple days then go to a pool store and get a ...(Answered by windancerhil)

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Is water softener recommended in Mississauga home? Hi, I live in Mississauga and want to ask if I should or shouldn't install a water softener in my home? I do not know the hardness of city water and want to ask others who may have installed water softeners in Mississauga and their recommendation. Thanks ... (Asked by VivekJ)
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You need to get a water test to find out what's in your water. You can always benefit from a water softener....(Answered by zen522)

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