Yes. Any CUNO water softener may use either Potassium or Sodium Chloride as a re-generant without changing settings. This is of special interest to anyone on a sodium-free or low sodium diet.

Yes. Potassium chloride can be used in place of water softener salt, though you may have to adjust the fill time. As a result more potassium chloride may have to be used than salt. Potassium chloride is generally more expensive than salt. Call 1-866-725-9662 for advice.

You may know that you can also use potassium hydroxide (the more common chem. to use), also known as Lye to make biodiesel, but it is extremely hazardous for the person using it as well as the environment (if not handle appropriately). We've found that using potassium chloride, which is Potash an ingredient in fertilizers, is much safer (for both handler and the environment) and does just as good or better job of it. It's also biodegradable. It's also cheaper and easier to find.

It all depends on the hardness of the raw water. The following table shows the additional amount of sodium consumed by drinking one quart of softened water.

Salt and sodium chloride are the same thing. 'Electrolytes’ is a global name for sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphate. These electrolytes are needed in the diet in relatively large amounts. Other electrolytes include selenium, copper, zinc, manganese, iron and cobalt. These are needed in much smaller amounts. The different electrolytes have many different functions in the body.

Always consult your dishwasher manufacturer for specifications regarding the salt used. Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt works well in most models. Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt is a non-iodized, granulated salt compacted into coarse flakes. This product contains a water soluble anti-caking agent. Back to Top

The softening process does add some sodium or potassium to the conditioned water. The following chart shows approximately how much sodium or potassium is added to one quart of conditioned water based on the amount of feed water hardness. For comparison, (2) slices of white bread contain approximately 278 milligrams of sodium and (2) cups of milk contain approximately 226 milligrams of sodium. One large banana contains approximately 600 milligrams of potassium.

Example: If the water hardness is 20 grains per gallon, the softener will add 150 milligrams of sodium to each quart of water. 150 milligrams of sodium is equal to eating one slice of white bread.

Sodium chloride, also known as common salt or table salt. Sodium chloride is the salt most responsible for the salinity of the ocean and of the fluid of many multicellular organisms. As the main ingredient in salt, it is commonly used as food preservative.

lt;You really want a marine salt for puffers that are from brackish waters. They include other minerals besides the sodium chloride. "Instant Ocean" is a commonly-available brand, is fairly inexpensive, and is the one used by most of the people I know for their brackish tanks. Here's a pic so you know the kind of thing I'm referring to: http://www.marineland.com/products/consumer/con_iosalts.asp > lt;I forgot to mention..

As a result of extensive research, Dr. Murray discovered that soil microbiological activity and plant growth and development is enhanced when the concentration of sodium chloride in seawater derived SEA-90 is applied at specific rates and in specific dilutions as a foliar spray and in hydroponic solutions. (more info)

Bicarbonate is an anion and is included. Some laboratories include potassium as a cation, however the concentration of potassium is relatively low compared to that other electrolytes.

No. Generally, water softeners can use either. With potassium chloride, you will use more material than with salt. Is it true that salt kills bacteria? I do not want the level of "good" bacteria in my septic system to be affected. VERY high concentrations of salt can kill some bacteria. However, the concentration of salt that is used in a softener is NEVER high enough to kill bacteria in septic systems.

No! Most stores that sell softener salt also sell a water softener salt substitute called potassium chloride. The potassium chloride for softeners is just as effective as regular softener salt but adds potassium instead of sodium. The cost of potassium chloride is a little more than regular softener salt but well worth the small increase if you have concerns about residual sodium in your water.

This is a matter of personal choice. A softener will improve the efficiency and increase the life of appliances using hot water. It will make lathering easier and reduce tide marks on sanitary ware. Some people with skin conditions, such as eczema, have fewer problems if they use soft water for washing. But if you do install a water softener you should make sure that you have a supply of unsoftened water for drinking and cooking.

Salt" usually refers to table salt, technically known as sodium chloride. Salt contains about 40% sodium and 60% chloride. "Sodium" refers to a specific mineral, which happens to be part of common table salt. It is sodium, not salt, that is usually studied in relation to health issues.

Answer: Sodium chloride is a salt which we can find in the nature and it's formed by Crystallization.

In most cases the added salt from drinking softened water is a small fraction of the salt that is consumed in the foods we eat. The amount of salt added to soften water is directly proportional to the level of hardness in the untreated water. Water softeners work on the ion exchange principal. What goes into a softener as hardness goes out as sodium. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, all possible sources of sodium should be evaluated in relation to the limit set by your physician.