Barbaraok Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Ray, that really isn't a RO membrane system. It really is more like a water softener using an acidic medium rather than Na+ ion exchange. Which for a dishwasher makes sense since all that is necessary is to keep Ca+2/Mg+2 ions from settling out in the dishwasher and the acidic water would be balanced by the basic detergent. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Ray,IN said: in a few weeks all local store stopped selling Potassium Cl. That forced us to return to salt.DW's heart Dr increased her meds. Bummer. As long as Ace, HD and Lowe's keep selling it, I'm good. Perhaps I'll stock up and buy 20 bags. Edited December 9, 2019 by hemsteadc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Barbaraok said: Ray, that really isn't a RO membrane system. It really is more like a water softener using an acidic medium rather than Na+ ion exchange. Which for a dishwasher makes sense since all that is necessary is to keep Ca+2/Mg+2 ions from settling out in the dishwasher and the acidic water would be balanced by the basic detergent. Thank you! The description said it was for use with an RO system for dishwashers. Scratch that idea. Would this "filter" be better? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHTTBWY/?coliid=I2MN2K8SA6EMPZ&colid=IIT191TPI0O4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Edited December 9, 2019 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, hemsteadc said: Bummer. As long as Ace, HD and Lowe's keep selling it, I'm good. Perhaps I'll stock up and buy 20 bags. If cost is the same near you, it's gonna take a hunk out of your wallet. When I began using Potassium Chloride it was $8 per 40# bag, then began increasing in price to the point buying bottled water for consumption was cheaper than the difference between salt and potassium Chloride. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ray,IN said: If cost is the same near you, it's gonna take a hunk out of your wallet. I don't care. My wallet is in pretty good shape. I just want bath water that doesn't irritate my skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Thank you! The description said it was for use with an RO system for dishwashers. Scratch that idea. Would this "filter" be better? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHTTBWY/?coliid=I2MN2K8SA6EMPZ&colid=IIT191TPI0O4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Doesn't say what the charging cation is, but since it isn't labeled acidic, it is probably benign for most people. No way of knowing if it is Na+ charged or not. Certainly might be worth a try if you don't want the expense a real RO system. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 How much sodium would you expect to find per liter of softened water? Quote -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 hours ago, jbh said: How much sodium would you expect to find per liter of softened water? page 5 of https://www.frakco.com/TravelSoftHD.html Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 Thanks, I was curious. Quote -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gilbert Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Before recharging the water softener, I remove much of the water in the tank with compressed air. I use the standard hose to schrader valve adapter (used to blow out water lines for winterization) and my bicycle pump to blow out the tank. With less water in the tank, I can easily add the dry granular salt. I also use the same compressed air method to blow the water out of the tank before stowing and transport. Less weight to lift! Quick disconnects on the water lines and schrader adapter reduce the time needed and potential for cross-threading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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