ᐅ Is the type of salt used in a water softening system important, regardless of the source?

Hello everyone,

I have a water softening system from Grünbeck.

I have a small paddling pool that I salted and still have half a bag of pool salt left. The paddling pool is basically not used. Before I throw the pool salt away, do you think I can use it for regenerating the Grünbeck system?

Chemically, it should be the same, right?

That depends on the exact type of salt. Some manufacturers use anti-caking agents or other additives that do not naturally occur in drinking water. I would rather avoid putting those into the water softener.

Half a bag of pool salt might be worth around 7.50€ (about $8.10)?

Don’t overthink it. Break it up a bit and use it to keep the driveway ice-free this coming winter.

It is prohibited in Berlin.
Maybe I'll use it to water some weeds...

Tolentino schrieb:

It is prohibited in Berlin.
Maybe I’ll use it to water some weeds...

That’s true, each municipality has its own regulations. At least where I live, it would be possible. Let me know if it works against ivy, then I’ll repurpose my boiling salt as well.