well water through a water softener

BIGMIKE13

BIGMIKE13

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wanted to see who waters with this system on there house ?

i use this system and then through a charcoal filter under the sink.

what are the pros and cons of this ?

i dont use a ppm/tds meter and just ph my water with test strips....i could have really used that pen.....:mrgreen:

question : should i water before the softener coming from the well ? ( straight well water )

i am growing in soil and thought i would ask. i dont see any trouble but was curious to get more info from those that know better.......:peace:
 
Chronic Connoisseur

Chronic Connoisseur

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BIGMIKE13 said:
wanted to see who waters with this system on there house ?

i use this system and then through a charcoal filter under the sink.

what are the pros and cons of this ?

i dont use a ppm/tds meter and just ph my water with test strips....i could have really used that pen.....:mrgreen:

question : should i water before the softener coming from the well ? ( straight well water )

i am growing in soil and thought i would ask. i dont see any trouble but was curious to get more info from those that know better.......:peace:
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that is more than fine. but if your worried, but a good ph tester. otherwise, all people water is diff.
 
BIGMIKE13

BIGMIKE13

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i have a r/o system on the way from a friend. this is just a little system that was under his sink that may hold 2 gallons, im sure this could help.

i have read else where that the softener was bad for the plants ( salt )...?
 
BIGMIKE13

BIGMIKE13

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there has to be someone that would have some info on this ?

not every one waters with city water..........and im sure others are interested in knowing so....:peace:
 
abudsmoker

abudsmoker

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BIGMIKE13 said:
wanted to see who waters with this system on there house ?

i use this system and then through a charcoal filter under the sink.

what are the pros and cons of this ?

i dont use a ppm/tds meter and just ph my water with test strips....i could have really used that pen.....:mrgreen:

question : should i water before the softener coming from the well ? ( straight well water )

i am growing in soil and thought i would ask. i dont see any trouble but was curious to get more info from those that know better.......:peace:
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for me i have a 40000 grain softner for the well water

this drops the calcum and lime out,

so my loop is heavy duty filter , softner then it goes to my RO filter them ne or my plants the less ppm the better
 
abudsmoker

abudsmoker

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BIGMIKE13 said:
i have a r/o system on the way from a friend. this is just a little system that was under his sink that may hold 2 gallons, im sure this could help.

i have read else where that the softener was bad for the plants ( salt )...?
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if the RO system works like mine

this is a 200 gallon a day unit

it takes 556 ppm in and gives me 009 ppm out ( mike 009 ppm means no salt)
softened water without RO does have higher levels of salt. and will likely lock you up or out

 
BIGMIKE13

BIGMIKE13

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VictorVIcious said:
Do not use softened water for plants. Ph the well water after letting it sit for 24 hours until you get your ro system. VV
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the tds wont be to high from the well ? and the r/o will be hooked up in the garage in with the washing machine line after the softener. should this help?

abudsmoker said:
for me i have a 40000 grain softner for the well water

this drops the calcum and lime out,

so my loop is heavy duty filter , softner then it goes to my RO filter them ne or my plants the less ppm the better
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thanks abud, so the r/o is only the under sink unit but has what you show and the two 3 gallon tanks. ill have to get a pic tomorrow.

thank you both for the help !!!!!!!!!!!!
 
BIGMIKE13

BIGMIKE13

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i notice the lock up towards the end of flower. but i do flush every 4th watering to try and help.

thanks again !!
 
abudsmoker

abudsmoker

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BIGMIKE13 said:
the tds wont be to high from the well ? and the r/o will be hooked up in the garage in with the washing machine line after the softener. should this help?



thanks abud, so the r/o is only the under sink unit but has what you show and the two 3 gallon tanks. ill have to get a pic tomorrow.

thank you both for the help !!!!!!!!!!!!
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there are a few under the sink brands

GE smart water
and priemer both work well. peace dude
 
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