Descaling system - Calcium & Magnesium increase sodium content

2020-10-29 21:25:04

Hello everyone,

I have read several posts on the topic of water softening systems. The following disadvantages have repeatedly caught my attention.

Can anyone of you confirm this? Are there perhaps other ways to prevent limescale?

2020-10-29 21:52:26

All nonsense. The sodium content does not increase that much. If you have concerns, you can install an extra line to the kitchen without descaling. This is common practice and also has a significant advantage: the water tastes much better than the descaled water.

Otherwise, it does not affect the pipes, I cannot think of any reason.

However, consider the follow-up costs of descaling. The device needs maintenance and does not last forever. For that, your house will thank you and you will notice it when cleaning. I would not want to go without it!

2020-10-29 21:56:13

All nonsense with sauce. The sodium content does not increase that much. If you have concerns, you can run an extra line to the kitchen without softening. It is common practice and has a significant advantage: the water tastes much better than softened water.

Otherwise, it does no harm to the pipes; I can't think of any reason why.

But consider the follow-up costs of softening. The unit will need maintenance and does not last forever. For that, your house will thank you, and you will notice it when cleaning. I wouldn't want to be without it!

What follow-up costs should I expect? Which system do you use?

2020-10-29 21:58:07

Judosoft Softwell S, actually you should have maintenance done every 2 years, which costs around 200 euros. I mostly do it myself, but you just have to dare to do it. Otherwise, I expect that the system will be junk after 10 to 15 years. Nowadays things don’t last that long anymore. Salt is not a major cost factor.

So I would say the descaling costs you about 200 euros annually.

2020-10-29 22:01:06

Judosoft Softwell S, actually you should have maintenance done every 2 years, which costs around 200 euros. I mostly do it myself, but you have to dare to do it. Otherwise, I expect the system to be junk after 10 to 15 years. Nowadays things don’t last that long. Salt is not a major cost factor. So I would say the descaling costs you about 200 euros annually.

How do the 250€ break down? Salt + maintenance?

2020-10-30 06:56:20

We have a Grünbeck, from 18*dH to 4-6*dH. The water still tastes good, but it is better for the appliances (and there are fewer lime stains).

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