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Punch
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
in our neighbourhood, we need the use of a water softener, should I be using
this to water the grass, or flip it to bypass, and use untreated water?
Chas Hurst
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
"Punch" <crash2000@spamfree.rogers.com> wrote in message
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> in our neighbourhood, we need the use of a water softener, should I be
using
> this to water the grass, or flip it to bypass, and use untreated water?
>
Normally a water softener is needed only on the supply to the water heater.
Unless you have objectionable odors or taste in your water I would have it
connected that way.
And perhaps it is. Furthermore, despite what the softener sellers claim,
backwash salt remains in the system so you are watering with very slightly
salted water. Or drinking it.
I would use untreated water for watering.
Chas Hurst
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
"Punch" <crash2000@spamfree.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:icadnb05VauOCrjeRVn-1w@rogers.com...
> in our neighbourhood, we need the use of a water softener, should I be
using
> this to water the grass, or flip it to bypass, and use untreated water?
>
Normally a water softener is needed only on the supply to the water heater.
Unless you have objectionable odors or taste in your water I would have it
connected that way.
And perhaps it is. Furthermore, despite what the softener sellers claim,
backwash salt remains in the system so you are watering with very slightly
salted water. Or drinking it.
I would use untreated water for watering.
Chas Hurst
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
"Punch" <crash2000@spamfree.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:icadnb05VauOCrjeRVn-1w@rogers.com...
> in our neighbourhood, we need the use of a water softener, should I be
using
> this to water the grass, or flip it to bypass, and use untreated water?
>
Normally a water softener is needed only on the supply to the water heater.
Unless you have objectionable odors or taste in your water I would have it
connected that way.
And perhaps it is. Furthermore, despite what the softener sellers claim,
backwash salt remains in the system so you are watering with very slightly
salted water. Or drinking it.
I would use untreated water for watering.
Chas Hurst
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
"Punch" <crash2000@spamfree.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:icadnb05VauOCrjeRVn-1w@rogers.com...
> in our neighbourhood, we need the use of a water softener, should I be
using
> this to water the grass, or flip it to bypass, and use untreated water?
>
Normally a water softener is needed only on the supply to the water heater.
Unless you have objectionable odors or taste in your water I would have it
connected that way.
And perhaps it is. Furthermore, despite what the softener sellers claim,
backwash salt remains in the system so you are watering with very slightly
salted water. Or drinking it.
I would use untreated water for watering.
Chas Hurst
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
"Punch" <crash2000@spamfree.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:icadnb05VauOCrjeRVn-1w@rogers.com...
> in our neighbourhood, we need the use of a water softener, should I be
using
> this to water the grass, or flip it to bypass, and use untreated water?
>
Normally a water softener is needed only on the supply to the water heater.
Unless you have objectionable odors or taste in your water I would have it
connected that way.
And perhaps it is. Furthermore, despite what the softener sellers claim,
backwash salt remains in the system so you are watering with very slightly
salted water. Or drinking it.
I would use untreated water for watering.
trader4@optonline.net
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
Watering a typical lawn takes a hell of a lot of water, as compared to
any other household use. I sure wouldn't be spending bucks to soften
it for no reason.
trader4@optonline.net
09-18-2005, 04:21 PM
Watering a typical lawn takes a hell of a lot of water, as compared to
any other household use. I sure wouldn't be spending bucks to soften
it for no reason.
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