Recently built home. No access to municipal water. Also have a open source geothermal HVAC system (2 units) which can use a lot of water. I was told about 10-12 gpm total.
I have been getting conflicting information. I have 2-3 ppm iron in my water. I am getting conflicting information by the water treatment guys.
1. One rep suggested a bladder tank and softener. Said bladder tank would last 20 years. Also recommended not treating HVAC water.
2. Other rep said bladder tank isn't needed and would fail every 5 years. He thought the HVAC water needs to be treated.
3. Neither seemed to think a filter would work. Claimed the size is huge and the cartridges would have to be changed all the time.
But cousin who lives close by has a water filter and says he hasn't changed the cartridge in 3 years he has owned his home. Seems to work really well. The water isn't yellow like it was before he had it. He doesn't have a geothermal HVAC though.
I would much prefer a filter over having to add salt all the time. Does anybody have any knowlege in this area?
I have been getting conflicting information. I have 2-3 ppm iron in my water. I am getting conflicting information by the water treatment guys.
1. One rep suggested a bladder tank and softener. Said bladder tank would last 20 years. Also recommended not treating HVAC water.
2. Other rep said bladder tank isn't needed and would fail every 5 years. He thought the HVAC water needs to be treated.
3. Neither seemed to think a filter would work. Claimed the size is huge and the cartridges would have to be changed all the time.
But cousin who lives close by has a water filter and says he hasn't changed the cartridge in 3 years he has owned his home. Seems to work really well. The water isn't yellow like it was before he had it. He doesn't have a geothermal HVAC though.
I would much prefer a filter over having to add salt all the time. Does anybody have any knowlege in this area?
