Citric Acid works great and is much cheaper than any of those. Amazon has a 10 lb organic Citric Acid for $24. Been using it for a very long time and it does a great job. Citric Acid removes rust extremely well.
I use Iron Out. Works great and was recommended by the company that I purchased my double cylinder Iron/water softener system from. Iron Out is easier to get a hold of when you need it, which is a plus as well.
I know this is old. However I've been using res care and I cleaned the brine tank and it was covered in blue goo from it. Is this normal or an I using it wrong? Would another product be better for me?
I haven’t done any type of maintenance on mine in 12 years. I haven’t noticed any major issues, other than the water isn’t as soft as it used to be. Should I use something stronger to begin with since I’ve never used anything, then use something not as strong regularly after that?
It’s crazy how quality varies even within the same brand. I bought my house in Chicago in 2009, a new build, and all of my neighbors had the same appliances. GE Everything… Well, anyway.
What about a potassium style soft water system? A potassium style system require the same maintenance as a salt style soft water system as shown on this video? Thank you.
It is only used during the water softener regenerate cycle during which time softener is bypassed. Meaning this doesn't directly get to the water you drink when the softener is in softening operation.
Used properly, assuming your water softener is functioning correctly, the additives should be flushed out during regeneration and not present at the taps. If you taste salt in your drinking water after softening, contact a water service professional and have your system inspected/tested.
You can run a manual regeneration cycle at any time, on most systems, if you choose to do so. Refer to the instructions for your particular system for the proper manual regeneration procedure. Older mechanical systems might have a knob that must be turned to Flush or Regeneration to force a regeneration cycle. Modern electronic softening systems may have a button for manual regeneration or you may have to cycle through a menu screen on the display to activate forced regeneration. Forced regeneration just means your telling the unit to cycle now instead of the timer initiating regeneration. Again, refer to your instruction manual for the proper procedure for your unit as procedures can vary depending on the manufacturer.
We no longer sell them but if you search online you can still find them like the one here: reverseosmosis.com/products/res-up-resin-feeder?variant=8607263948844¤cy=USD&cmp_id=1445538175&adg_id=57124379515&kwd=&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6cHoBRDdARIsADiTTzaXdkPFOtgZMIbQRvKbd6lkSZo1NogNNFghd-lE1mA3iX3EhgrUhQsaAr6gEALw_wcB
@@MoonStarDivide My water is almost red without the filters, and with water softener the water is still hard (initially it was good). I'm hoping using the provided chemicals will help.
@@JayZx777 yikes! Mine is still really hard even with the salt as well, but without the salt, when I first moved here, I lost like 6 inches of my hair (it's really long) just from it breaking because the water felt like I was washing my hair with mud(mind you, I'm pretty resourceful with finding ways to deal with things). Though, this video & a little more researching has led me to believe I need to shock chlorinate to get rid of bacteria, since the water & system were sitting unused for months...& then follow up regularly with this guy's recommendations. I wish you luck! 😁
The salt is used to clean the residue and minerals from the resin beads during the regeneration cycle and is discharged into the drain. Very little (trace amounts if any) actually goes into the household water. Depending on the condition of your untreated water, you may not need additives other than the salt at all. It's important to have your water tested to determine if additional additives are warranted.
Citric Acid works great and is much cheaper than any of those. Amazon has a 10 lb organic Citric Acid for $24. Been using it for a very long time and it does a great job. Citric Acid removes rust extremely well.
Do you mix the citric acid with wAter before you add it to the resin tank?
Can I use Res Care and Iron Out together and Regen at the same time?
I would like to know as well????
Always appreciate the great information! Keep it up!
Is there a one call iron Out ? Are they the same or rust out is the one I am going to get ? Thanks
I use Iron Out. Works great and was recommended by the company that I purchased my double cylinder Iron/water softener system from. Iron Out is easier to get a hold of when you need it, which is a plus as well.
So when this goes to the resisin won't you be drinking the chemicals?
I know this is old. However I've been using res care and I cleaned the brine tank and it was covered in blue goo from it. Is this normal or an I using it wrong? Would another product be better for me?
I have "Super Bad" well water lol. Would these product be safe to use with dura cube iron fighter salt?
I haven’t done any type of maintenance on mine in 12 years. I haven’t noticed any major issues, other than the water isn’t as soft as it used to be. Should I use something stronger to begin with since I’ve never used anything, then use something not as strong regularly after that?
It’s crazy how quality varies even within the same brand. I bought my house in Chicago in 2009, a new build, and all of my neighbors had the same appliances. GE Everything…
Well, anyway.
We have really, really bad water. We are on a well. I used Rust Out and now I no longer get hard water rings in the toilet bowels.
What about a potassium style soft water system? A potassium style system require the same maintenance as a salt style soft water system as shown on this video? Thank you.
Thank you for posting this helpful video
what makes it drip? Does the Brine tank water go up to the hose? Is it ok to drink not me for my dog. Thanks
It is only used during the water softener regenerate cycle during which time softener is bypassed. Meaning this doesn't directly get to the water you drink when the softener is in softening operation.
@@DilettanteDon thanks
Is this ok to use on Kenmore water softeners?
is the water safe to drink after puring any of those chemicals in the tank?
The cleaner is backwashed out of resin(softener tank) so there will not be any in the water...
Used properly, assuming your water softener is functioning correctly, the additives should be flushed out during regeneration and not present at the taps. If you taste salt in your drinking water after softening, contact a water service professional and have your system inspected/tested.
do I have to run the water for a few minutes etc after putting in ?
You can run a manual regeneration cycle at any time, on most systems, if you choose to do so. Refer to the instructions for your particular system for the proper manual regeneration procedure. Older mechanical systems might have a knob that must be turned to Flush or Regeneration to force a regeneration cycle. Modern electronic softening systems may have a button for manual regeneration or you may have to cycle through a menu screen on the display to activate forced regeneration. Forced regeneration just means your telling the unit to cycle now instead of the timer initiating regeneration. Again, refer to your instruction manual for the proper procedure for your unit as procedures can vary depending on the manufacturer.
How do I get that dispenser?
We no longer sell them but if you search online you can still find them like the one here: reverseosmosis.com/products/res-up-resin-feeder?variant=8607263948844¤cy=USD&cmp_id=1445538175&adg_id=57124379515&kwd=&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6cHoBRDdARIsADiTTzaXdkPFOtgZMIbQRvKbd6lkSZo1NogNNFghd-lE1mA3iX3EhgrUhQsaAr6gEALw_wcB
~ it’s the calcium buildup that clogs my unit head every few years.
What do you do to clean the hardwater? Thx I have that issue.
He said Super Bad
Was looking for this comment. 🤣
@@MoonStarDivide My water is almost red without the filters, and with water softener the water is still hard (initially it was good). I'm hoping using the provided chemicals will help.
@@JayZx777 yikes! Mine is still really hard even with the salt as well, but without the salt, when I first moved here, I lost like 6 inches of my hair (it's really long) just from it breaking because the water felt like I was washing my hair with mud(mind you, I'm pretty resourceful with finding ways to deal with things). Though, this video & a little more researching has led me to believe I need to shock chlorinate to get rid of bacteria, since the water & system were sitting unused for months...& then follow up regularly with this guy's recommendations. I wish you luck! 😁
Why r we adding too much chemicals on top of salt, which is too bad for body.
Jai Rajasekaran oh please
Water is a chemical you illiterate twat
You should study up on how a water softener works before posting.
The salt is used to clean the residue and minerals from the resin beads during the regeneration cycle and is discharged into the drain. Very little (trace amounts if any) actually goes into the household water. Depending on the condition of your untreated water, you may not need additives other than the salt at all. It's important to have your water tested to determine if additional additives are warranted.
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