Water Softener/Treatment Decision HELP

01-30-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
joyofwater Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1	Water Softener/Treatment Decision HELP Hello,I am currently deciding between two water softener/treatment options below and was seeking opinions from more experienced people. I have narrowed it down to two local providers: AquaSystems and EcoWater. Before going further, an independent test of my well water provided the following: 16 grains/gal hardness High levels of Manganese Iron and Sulfate Bacteria present Thus, two estimates provided the following plans. AquaSystems: 32,000 grain SmartChoice Gen II Water Softener combined with a SmartChoice Gen II Eradicator Plus (Oxidation + peroxide chemical treatment). EcoWater: 40,100 grain ECR 3502R40 Water Softener, ETF 2100 IF10 Iron Filter, and a Chloride Chemical Feeder system. Both plans seem to try to address the iron bacteria and manganese problems through either peroxide or chlorine treatment. Which one would be better? Thanks to any insight provided

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01-30-2010, 01:03 PM	#2
user69544 Member   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 194	Water Softener/Treatment Decision HELP Quote: Originally Posted by joyofwater Hello,I am currently deciding between two water softener/treatment options below and was seeking opinions from more experienced people. I have narrowed it down to two local providers: AquaSystems and EcoWater. Before going further, an independent test of my well water provided the following: 16 grains/gal hardness High levels of Manganese Iron and Sulfate Bacteria present Thus, two estimates provided the following plans. AquaSystems: 32,000 grain SmartChoice Gen II Water Softener combined with a SmartChoice Gen II Eradicator Plus (Oxidation + peroxide chemical treatment). EcoWater: 40,100 grain ECR 3502R40 Water Softener, ETF 2100 IF10 Iron Filter, and a Chloride Chemical Feeder system. Both plans seem to try to address the iron bacteria and manganese problems through either peroxide or chlorine treatment. Which one would be better? Thanks to any insight provided I just wanted to say I LOVE your screen name!!!

01-30-2010, 02:14 PM	#3
NHMaster Licensed Master Plumber   Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 476	Water Softener/Treatment Decision HELP Quote: Originally Posted by joyofwater Hello,I am currently deciding between two water softener/treatment options below and was seeking opinions from more experienced people. I have narrowed it down to two local providers: AquaSystems and EcoWater. Before going further, an independent test of my well water provided the following: 16 grains/gal hardness High levels of Manganese Iron and Sulfate Bacteria present Thus, two estimates provided the following plans. AquaSystems: 32,000 grain SmartChoice Gen II Water Softener combined with a SmartChoice Gen II Eradicator Plus (Oxidation + peroxide chemical treatment). EcoWater: 40,100 grain ECR 3502R40 Water Softener, ETF 2100 IF10 Iron Filter, and a Chloride Chemical Feeder system. Both plans seem to try to address the iron bacteria and manganese problems through either peroxide or chlorine treatment. Which one would be better? Thanks to any insight provided Either system will serve just fine. I prefer Chlorine to peroxide. __________________ Always ask to see your contractors license!