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I have a working water softener, but I am still getting iron staining. Why is that?

There are a few things that could make regardless you be getting recoloring.

1. It is important that your framework never runs void of salt.

2. It is essential that the season of the day is kept right and that nobody utilizes water between 2 a.m. – 3 a.m. at the point when the framework is recovering. While the framework is in recovery, any water utilized would be unconditioned (coming straight from the well).

3. It could be your water softener is too little to deal with all the iron or your iron is higher than what a water softener will remove on its own and a iron filter might be needed in conjunction with your water softener. A. What estimate is the water softener tank? B. What is the level of Iron and Hardness of the water?

4. It could be you are not recovering regularly enough or utilizing enough salt per recovery. A. How regularly does your softener regenerate? B. What number of individuals are utilizing the water? C. What amount of salt would you say you are utilizing every month?

5. It may be the case that your iron substance surpasses the prescribed most extreme. (1 cu.ft. of gum can viably expel up to 3 sections for each million iron without extra treatment.)

6. On uncommon events, the iron could be originating from simply the boiling water tank. In the event that it is over 20 years of age, it could be rusting out within, hence returning iron to the water. This is additionally valid in more established homes, again more than 20 years of age, that utilized stirred pipes. Above are the normal reasons a working water softener may, in any case, be enabling you to get recoloring. For extra help and suggestions, call or contact an accomplished water quality pro.