BEST WATER SOFTENER SALT

[@Rob_K699]

Hi Gary, not only are you extremely informative but you also seem to be a genuinely great man. Thanks for what you do. And very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. God bless you and your family.

[@water_estore]

Thank you very much for your kind words, sad times for my family currently.

[@michaelm9621]

Man this guy knows his water softeners. Thanks for sharing your information.

[@water_estore]

You're very welcome. Please share with friends and family.

[@chrismaxny4066]

We've been using Potassium Chloride since 2008 in our Fleck 7000 32,000 and yes it is much more expensive! There have been zero clogs maybe due to the fact that we clean the brine tank annually. The Softener is now 14 years old and running flawlessly. The septic system has been thanking us as has the plant life outside. Dumping sodium brine outside or in a septic tank is absolutely the worst thing!

[@water_estore]

But yet, 30,000,000 homes in North America do it without any issues whatsoever

[@thelostoneme]

I am doubtful of the homes doing without any issues. What is their health profile with so much sodium intake?

[@givethanks_s4418]

hi, can you please share how you clean the brine tank. thank you!

[@jkit3258]

Using Salt Pellets, and after watching several of your videos and concerned I had a salt block upon finding the brine tank half full of water, I’ve used a broom handle to stir the salt. I now have a slurry of salt. Should I be concerned? I’ve followed your troubleshooting shoot steps and the injector nozzle is clear. Thanks!

[@water_estore]

Good question. If you don't remove that slurry you run the risk of getting it sucked up into the injetcor, but removing it is a pain. You could regenerate the water softener more often and hopefully it will clear up by itself.

[@gerardlunow567]

I know a lot of things, I mean a lot. However water quality was not one of them. So happy you have this channel. Going to do some viewing video's on this Christmas Morning. A daughter passing is devistating, much rather and up in a wheelchair. I treasure mine so much. Man will go through hell for daughters, secrefice it all. So sorry to hear that. Thank you.

[@water_estore]

Thank your for your kind words, enjoy your Christmas with your family.

[@2wheelcobra]

Great video, with the perfect amount of hand movement! 😂 Merry Christmas!

[@water_estore]

Glad you liked it! Unfortunately, if I stop the hands, the mouth stops too! Please share video with friends and family.

[@PineyKingsnake]

The guy that services our system chastised me for using pellets instead of crystals. Not rock salt but something like Morton Pure & Natural softener crystals. Claims that pellets have a "binder" that clogs the system. (We also have a neutralizer on our system due to low pH.) 🤷🏻

[@water_estore]

He's wrong.

[@brianz4948]

pellets are the worst, at least in Michigan. Every single softener i see using morton pellets has issues in the salt tank. I much prefer cubes or 'crystals'. masybe they are made different in michigan, morton pellets are just the worst thing ever

[@Joemil271]

@@brianz4948 the seller of my unit won’t even sell pellets

[@marcobucci]

Heck yeah Gary!

[@water_estore]

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[@SarahB-os9ql]

Tons of great information. Thank you for this!

[@water_estore]

You're welcome. Please share video with friends and family.

[@kim00mik]

Hi Gary, have you used salt bars? (Morton waves) wondering how bars perform compare to salt pellets?? Thank you!

[@water_estore]

I have not. I wouldn't think there would be enough surface area to be able to absorb the salt in the correct concentration

[@kamifreitas5517]

Is the Windsor clean and protect salt pellets the best for sensitive skin? Does this particular salt pellets make less salt residual in the water?

[@water_estore]

I doubt the choice of salt would make any difference as all of the brine is washed away during regeneration, see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHLkJ9ra7SKha8

[@irenep811]

So I have a Lancaster Water Softener and I just finished unclogging my brine tank after watching your video - thank you! I had to watch it 5 or 6 times before I got the courage to attack it. I’ve asked the company for a manual but they keep sending me a technical one - not a users manual. I want to know how to clean the resin in the softener in the tank. Any suggestions? Also - I have well water (First time) and use Diamond Crystal Iron Fighter pellets. Sounds like that’s the right one? I really appreciate your videos!

[@water_estore]

If you have a Clack Water Softener this manual should help cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0659/5447/files/Fusion2CCManualR2.pdf?v=1615032573 Thsi video explains how to clean the resin kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWm0fIyoaKdjaKs and this video explains how to choose your salt kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5jVpmukqrmCes0

[@irenep811]

I don’t have a clack it’s a Lancaster - I’ve called around and no one works on them. I am at a loss as to how to clean the resin.

[@MrBubbaboo41]

@@water_estore Gary I have an additional Lancaster xfactor ironsoft with our water softener. We are on well water and have lots of sediment as well as the feeling of an oily residue on clothes and skin. What salt is best to use with the iron soft filter and well water? Thank so much. Your videos are truly so helpful and beyond appreciated!

[@dferg16]

I just got some 4 bags of solar natural salt for the afw system. I have only used 2 bags so far. Our plumber told us solar salt was good. I am new to this, is that ok?

[@water_estore]

There are pros and cons with every product. My opinion is expressed in this video.

[@RobertBallMagician]

I live in eastern Pennsylvania and have a Rheem water softener. Around here l can only get diamond crystal salt in pellets. Is this a good salt to use. I was using the crystals but this caused a lot of dirt and smells in the water. Also the plumber connected the backwash tube drain directly to the 3" sanitary line with no air gap. I am in the process of putting in a 1-1/2" P trap with an air gap for this line. There is also Morton salt pellets but hard to find in stores in my area.

[@water_estore]

Definitely pellets are the way to go, not crystals.

[@ThanicsProd]

Hi Gary, Will adding crystal salt to the softener make the water taste salty?

[@water_estore]

No, it will not.

[@ThanicsProd]

Thanks Gary! x @@water_estore

[@dougwickland3303]

I have an 18 y/o clack WS1 head and salt tank that I bought new and until recently it worked very well (but that's another story that I am trouble shooting its excess use of water and high water bill). When I bought it the supplier's written notes said: "I strongly suggest the use of solar crystal salt rather than potassium chloride." ( I know the difference between sodium and potassium chloride and uses.) I always presumed that meant not to use salt pellets (like in the Morton salt pellets commonly sold at Home Depot in the Midwest). I used Morton salt pellets in my sears water softener I had 20+ years ago I commonly developed a salt bridge at least 1 or 2 times a year, so that also fed my apprehension - and I only filled its tank to 1/2. Do you suggest I switch over to salt pellets and not fill the salt tank over 1/2 full at a time?

[@water_estore]

Yes, that is the best solution. I think the comment had more to do with what specifically not to use as opposed to what to use.

[@dougwickland3303]

Thanks - I will try switching to pellets as you suggest. I have a unrelated questions that I will appreciate your expert opinion on: My home water use has increased significantly the past 3 months (compared to same periods last year). We cannot find any other leaks in the home. Can bad valves, pistons, or other water softener components contribute to greater water usage? I am not seen any obvious external leaks or more frequent regens. @@water_estore

[@jtplays7411]

The other great thing about pellet salt is that after a while, it turns into a sludge at the bottom of a brine tank that doesn't get dissolved. Which you have to dig out by hand because it because it becomes a solid mass.

[@water_estore]

This only happens if you overfill it. At least it is pure salt and is free from the residual dirt that rock salt contains.

[@foosiemac]

Thanks Gary for the presentation! Really appreciated the explanation BUT I could do without the weird sounds and dinging bells....they were over the top loud. Scared the cat and woke the baby and the dog won't come home!

[@water_estore]

Sorry about that but I’ll bet they kept you awake!

[@laramaui4114]

They scared the cat?!😂😂🤣🤣🙊😿 Probably true but that was funny. A passing vapor in the night will scare a cat too.

[@allanh844]

I looked for the clean and protect from Windsor and I can only find the crystals and not oval pellets. Would the crystal cause more clogging?

[@water_estore]

Yes, the Crystal is more prone ot clogging but it is better than nothing.

[@DayClanTribe]

Hi Dave, than you for so much great info. I've watched hours of your videos learning so much about our system. We have a Clack WS1 like you have on set. My question, after servicing the injector and finding it very clogged with orange goo we dissolved a cup of Iron-Out into the brine tank today and scheduled a regen for tonight, but suddenly after coming across another video, there was a stern warning against using any cleaners as it will ruin the media. How do I know if the water softener is using ZEOLITE or RESIN and is it really that important?

[@water_estore]

Is yours a water softener or iron filter? Does it have a salt tank attached to it?

[@DayClanTribe]

@@water_estore water softener. Salt tank is attached.

[@eliasmontanez]

Would you know what type of salts are best for the britaPRO twin tank?

[@water_estore]

I would think it would be the same as for any other water softener.

[@danielbernier3817]

What about Windsor Pure and natural? Is it ok? I saw an installer specifically say not to use it because it was dirty. I have a brand new ws1 system

[@water_estore]

I too don't like those because of the dirt particles left behind.

[@hemac5947]

And also what abt the salts that they sell at Walmart or hardware stores? Please consider talking more on that

[@water_estore]

The salts mentioned in this video were sourced from Walmart and our local hardware stores. That may differ by region. As I mention in the video it is best to shop for salt based on the type of salt as opposed to the brand.

[@Ana-vg5fr]

Can I mix salt with crystal pellets?

[@water_estore]

Sure can.

[@rayw8177]

i just installed an aquasure system on my well for whole house and seems to be working, of course will see how it is different when it's just my wife and i. have had 2 other guest at the house, sometimes water feels soft and other times not as soft. seemed to use fair amount of salt in tank first week and start of generation. i do have the 2-5 micron filters prior to system that was on system, wondering if i install the filter came with system would that do anything for the water better or worse? the system also came with a RO (still haven't had time get it installed for either house).

[@water_estore]

The filters only remove sediment not hardness. If your water is not soft it is likley a problem with the settings.

[@bovinah2]

Have culligan he water softener installed recently. My face broke out, eye itch, and rash on skin. My son also itches and has small bumps on his body too. Do you have any ideas what is wrong with the water softener that could trigger skin issues?

[@water_estore]

Sorry to hear. I would have them check the settings.

[@bovinah2]

@@water_estore Thank you for the replied, Gary!

[@stevenrowe2797]

What should use for a tannen cleaner unit

[@water_estore]

The same salt that you would use in a water softener

[@Chahalsonali]

we moved into a house which used salt and i want to use pellets. can i just dump pellets on top of existing salt?

[@water_estore]

Yes, you can just stir up what you have first.

[@hemac5947]

You should have just bullet pointed what each is for and best for residential vs commercial. Should give best suggestions, pros and cons

[@water_estore]

Residential and commercial use is the same for water softener salt.

[@jmeist25]

The clack water softener manual suggests to not use pellets.

[@water_estore]

I would love to see what it says, can you email it to me at [e-mail]

[@JesusRocks846]

Is it ok to put a carbon block and GAC style filters after my water softener? Thanks!

[@water_estore]

Yes, no problem.

[@gerryclark4330]

Hi Gary, I got my water softener from Orowater in Easter Ontario and he recommended Crystal Plus. I have a plastic “drain tray” in my tank that sits above the slots in the brine well so clogging has not been an issue to date. I am confused.🤔🤔

[@water_estore]

Great to hear that you haven't had a problem, I have seen countless problems with that salt.

[@gerryclark4330]

@@water_estore what do you recommend I do? Keep using (and see if I have issues ) or switch?

[@3lle_0h_3lle]

What happens if you use the rust defense salt because it's cheaper, even tho you don't have excess iron in the water?

[@water_estore]

The chemical that is in that salt is used to clean the resin beads. I doubt that there would be any long or short term negative effect on your water softener.

[@103Catherine]

where do u buy windsor I'm in Mo.

[@water_estore]

Sorry, don't know but just about any pellet types softener salt will have the same characteristics.

[@kimberlycooper3415]

Thanks so much for your videos!!

[@water_estore]

You are so welcome! Please share video with friends and family.

[@stevekovacs4093]

Just how long does the cation resin last? Anyone have an idea? How do I know if my softener is not working as well as it should be? My resin is many years old and I am thinking replacing it or getting a new system altoghter. New resin is about half the cost of an entire new system.

[@water_estore]

It depend on a number of factors like if you have iron in your water or are on a chlorinated water supply. Best bet is to have your water tested for hardness after the softener. If the water is soft you don't need to repalce the resin.

[@mikem1014]

i cant find windsor clean an protect pellets in phoenix az i see morton clean and protect pellets in walmart are they the same ?

[@water_estore]

Likely as long as they are pellets, yes

[@justindryden648]

Can I use Windsor pellets instead of solar salt? My system is a Culligan brand and they recommend only using their own brand of solar salt. Does it really matter?

[@water_estore]

yes you can, Windsor pellets are better

[@kylek6834]

I'm asking out of curiosity I want to state that in advance before what I'm going to say do you think that it matters the area that you live in depending on what kind of water you have because I'm a water softener technician and in my experience I've seen the pellets become a mashed potato consistency and clog up the brine tube more times than I can count and it's become a huge issue emptying theses pots out and cleaning them but on the contrary I'm aware crystal salt has more impurities but I don't see as much clogging in the pot itself

[@water_estore]

I don't think so, the most important thing is that the salt truns over and doesn't sit there dormant for weeks and months on end.

[@rhondandrade]

Hi Gary! We love your channel. We have learned a lot! We have an AQT-56SE softener and we use Potassium. We have a problem where all of our kitchen glassware is now etched. Is there a way to optimize the programming on the unit so that we don't damage the new glassware? Thanks so much! p.s. Second question- will we overwork the softener if we fill an unground swimming pool with water through the softener? Or is that just silly?

[@water_estore]

This video should help with the settings kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn68Z2yemc2LapY. You will only have about 800 gallons of soft water from a recently regenerated water softener so for a pool, no. Hot tub yes.

[@davesanford1004]

We just had a Clack water softener installed at our house. The guy who installed it said to only use crystal salt. Are there some systems out there that crystal salt should only be used in?

[@water_estore]

I don't like Crystal salt for the reasons mentioned in this video.

[@claytonmcbride3418]

What is the best water softner salt in the US since I haven't found a vendor that sells Windsor Solar that will deliver to WV

[@water_estore]

Just look for one that sells pellets.

[@Mr._Craig]

Can you give your opinion on Duracube salt?

[@water_estore]

sorry, never heard of it.

[@arici1717]

there are any salts that have no toxic additives (citric acid, cleaners etc) that have regular shape and not clog the softener? I get sick from additives.

[@water_estore]

You can buy water softener pure salt, rock salt.

[@arici1717]

thank you, yes I was thinking of that or Morton crystals I was just concerned about clogging the softener. I will take my chance. The potassium sounds amazing but it is a bit expensive.

[@bvschledt]

Great information, thanks!

[@water_estore]

Glad it was helpful! Please share with frineds and family

[@dougbell9822]

You're very knowledgeable on water softeners and the different types of salt but you're sound effects are murder and you can't hear what you're saying over them and they actually hurt my ears

[@water_estore]

Sorry about that trying some new ideas to make the videos more interesting.

[@robingeorgetowntx]

@@water_estoreyou are doing a great job 👏

[@senorG35]

My salt level is at 8 whatever that means. Is this good or should I lower it

[@water_estore]

You must have a brand of water softener that I am unfamiliar with, none of our use the salt level numbers in that way.

[@garrygarry3787]

Hey Gary what’s the best salt type for Rain Soft water softener??

[@water_estore]

Salt pellets are best for all water softeners

[@saltyolbroad2962]

What about blocks? That's what I use.

[@water_estore]

I don't like them. Not enough surface area touching the water.

[@Joemil271]

The co I got my unit from won’t even sell pellets they say it clogs

[@water_estore]

They're wrong. Pellets are far less likely to clog. I see how well they work every day.

[@Joemil271]

@@water_estore they only recommend solar salt, they said pellets have caused many issues. Which brand do you recommend? Crystals are actually hard to find

[@shawn1869]

Just got a kinetico system which is pretty much the Bentley of water softeners. The rep told me to use the diamond crystal brand pellets. He also told me to stay far far away from the solar salts.

[@water_estore]

I would go with what they recommend, that way when there is an issue they will not have any recourse but honour the repair under warranty.

[@terran2kk]

well you sent me down the rabbit hole of water softeners.

[@water_estore]

Just hoping to explain the difference.

[@joeldiodonet9399]

Tanks

[@water_estore]

Your welcome. Please share video with friends and family.

[@dianacarrera9972]

I use block salt. How about that? I have a whale and I have a soft recommend a block of salt.

[@water_estore]

The surface area of block salt is far less than the pellets which is why I don’t recommend

[@AndyS52]

the sound effects are really loud

[@water_estore]

Tried something new, with the sound affectes. Newer videos have quieter sound affects.

[@tabaks]

Rock salt isn't called that because it has "rocks in it"!

[@water_estore]

Maybe not but it definitely has dirt in it that can cause maintenance issues in your water softener

[@derrelferguson4594]

Boring as hell. Too much hand movement

[@water_estore]

In spite of the hand movement, hopefully you learned something.

[@theanimaster]

Is Windsor Clean & Protect the same as Morton’s Clean & Protect? The packaging looks exactly the same?

[@water_estore]

I really don't know. It might be. If the Mortons are pellets with water softeenr cleaner I think it would be close enough.