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ᐅ Watercat Cube – Recommendation / Experiences with Water Softening Systems?

Created on: 11 Nov 2017 20:11
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G-Star1988
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Hello everyone,

In our future house, the water hardness is between 23 and 25 dH. I have spoken with some people from the new development area, and many are having a water softening system installed directly. I have done some research online, but honestly, I am a bit unsure. Many people strongly recommend salt-based systems, but what about something like a Watercat Cube? Does a system like that work with my water hardness?
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Alex8517 Nov 2017 19:36
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No, that is just a normal medium hardness.

You can get a test for 5-10€ at Amazon, Ebay, etc.
The hardness here in town varies depending on the water treatment plant supplying the district. Otherwise, it stays consistent.
77.willo18 Nov 2017 01:24
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If you are concerned about lime and lime stains, the carbonate hardness (KH) is relevant, not the general hardness (GH).
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denz.18 Nov 2017 19:38
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Where should I do the test – just knock on the neighbor’s door?

What is KH and GH?
77.willo18 Nov 2017 19:43
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Carbonate hardness and total hardness.
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Leo19 Nov 2017 18:16
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Our test was published on the city’s official website.
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G-Star198820 Nov 2017 16:17
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I have recently received the latest results for my water. It has a hardness of 29°dH and a sodium content of 49 mg/l. Using a salt-based water softener to reduce the hardness to around 8°dH would cause the sodium level to exceed the maximum limit of 200 mg/l. What should I do now? Should I buy a system and only reduce the hardness to 18°dH instead?