The membrane manufacturers will often specify what the maximum hardness concentration can be, but industry rule of thumb is that hardness should not exceed 120 to 170 mg/L (7 to 10 grains per gallon).
Is higher or lower number softer water?
Once you know the hardness level of your water supply you set the hardness level. The higher the setting means harder the water supply. If your water supply hardness is 15 gpm (grains per gallon) then you set the hardness level to 15.Dec 8, 2008
What is the best hardness setting on a water softener?
- 0–3: If your hard water test strip indicates that your water is between 0–3 grains per gallon, your water doesn't require softening.
- 3–7: Water between 3–7 gpg is moderately hard, causing spotty dishes and dry skin.
How do I set my water softener?
- Press the buttons marked 'hour' and 'minutes' on your water softener to set the current time. ...
- Determine what time your household doesn't use any water. ...
- Set the time on the regeneration dials, that indicate the time you want the water softener to run.
How many grains should I set my water softener to?
Daily Softening Requirement = 10 grains per gallon X 300 gallons per day = 3000 grains per day. In the example above, the softener will be removing 3000 grains per day. A softener is usually sized to regenerate about once per week.
Can a water softener be set too high?
Soft water provided by a utility does not need additional softening and may cause corrosion issues for your home. Make sure the softener is set to the hardness of your water supply. If the hardness is set too high, the softener will cost more to operate and waste water, costing you extra money.