Rock salt contains a lot of matter that is not water-soluble. As a result, the softening reservoirs have to be cleaned much more regularly, when rock salt is used. Rock salt is cheaper than evaporated salt and solar salt, but reservoir cleaning may take up a lot of your time and energy. Solar salt contains a bit more water-insoluble matter than evaporated salt.

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.

Salt is consumed in the water softening process and the water softener brine tank must be refilled with salt for regeneration to take place and for your water softener to function properly. For more information on regeneration please see the FAQ entitled "How do water softeners work?"

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

It is important that the salt does not get into the central heating system. In an open or unvented system, if there is a leak, the water in the top-up tank for the central heating system will be automatically topped up with softened water, which will get into the radiators. This must be avoided. If the central heating system or a radiator has been drained, and is to be refilled, the controls to the water softener must be switched over so that unsoftened water is fed into the header tank.

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.

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.

We recommend using Windsor® System Saver® Pellets to maintain the efficiency of your WindsorTM System SaverTM Water Softener. DO NOT use rock, block, granulated or ice cream making salts as they have dirt and sediment that may stop the softener from working properly.

Mixing evaporated salt with rock salt is not recommended, as this could clog the softening reservoir. It is recommended that you allow your unit to go empty of one type of salt before adding another to avoid the occurrence of any problems.

Rock salt as a mineral occurs naturally in the ground. It is obtained from underground salt deposits by traditional mining methods. It contains between ninety-eight and ninety-nine percent sodium chloride. It has a water insolubility level of about 0.5-1.5%, being mainly calcium sulphate. Its most important component is calcium sulphate. Solar salt as a natural product is obtained mainly through evaporation of seawater. It contains 85% sodium chloride.

Rock salt is sold in most supermarkets in the salt/spice section (typically on the bottom shelf). Morton makes a 4 lb box that is less than $2 that will make many batches of ice cream. If your supermarket doesn’t have rock salt, try another supermarket. Sometimes they are sold out. Walmart Food Stores also carry rock salt.

Table salt dissolves quicker than rock salt therefore it will rinse from the water softener easier and faster.

Fabric softener is generally a collection of harsh chemicals (defeating the purpose of having an all-natural menstrual product). We find GladRags remain soft without fabric softener. You may, however, try Bi-O-Kleen's Oxygen Bleach, which softens your fabric naturally.

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.

No, the water softener rejects water is salty or brine water. This reject water should be disposed of outside of the reclaim system.

Yes! You must rinse the Aquascooter with fresh water at the end of each days use. We also recommend spraying the carburetor with a coat of silicone to fight against corrosion.

Salt Water Chlorinators are a very easy way to treat the pool water and are very inexpensive to operate. A Salt Water Chlorinator will add chlorine to the pool water gently during the filtration period. Chemicals are added evenly though the pool volume. Salt Water Chlorinators are a very safe way to treat your pool; there is no dangerous chlorine stored around the home.

The salt-water drink is a great laxative which provides an inner body cleanse but if the taste of the sea salt water is uncomfortable for you, you can substitute it for another cup of the herbal laxative tea instead.