Water Softener

[Asian_defender]

Looking to get a water softener for my house. Saw the Costco one for $500 (cheaper in store)
https://www.costco.ca/Watts-Premier-...100411451.html

Any beyonders have it? Most of the websites say to look for 2 piece units, seems to be a hit/miss with the single piece units

[lilmira]

I think the benefit of dual tank is that you can have softened water when one tank is being recharged. We don't use that much water and we have a slightly larger tank than we actually need so it's never an issue with the schedule recharge at night.

[Tik-Tok]

I just installed this one. https://www.lowes.ca/water-softeners...ater-softening

Actually got it for only $630 a few weeks ago because of a 10% off everything online sale. It has much better reviews than the one you're looking at.

[Asian_defender]

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I just installed this one. https://www.lowes.ca/water-softeners...ater-softening

Actually got it for only $630 a few weeks ago because of a 10% off everything online sale. It has much better reviews than the one you're looking at.

Was installation hard? I was looking around for a plumber to come do it and it averages between $220-$350 to come install it

[Tik-Tok]

Not difficult, but I'm a very DIY kind of person. If your house plumbing is all PEX and you don't have the tools, you're probably better off just hiring someone.

[lilmira]

I bought a similar Whirlpool unit few years back. Ended up hooking it up myself. It's not that difficult. The toughest part for me was draining the line. It was taking forever then I found out that the main valve wouldn't shut off completely ffs. Added a bunch more valves and separate the outdoor lines from the softener. Shouldn't be much more than a weekend project for a semi decent handyman.

[cyra1ax]

Basically every Canadian forum I asked told me to get this, from these people : https://www.aquatell.ca/products/fle...ner-by-aqualux
Dual tank is nice, but more expensive. Cheaper to just get an oversized one.

[benyl]

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Basically every Canadian forum I asked told me to get this, from these people : https://www.aquatell.ca/products/fle...ner-by-aqualux
Dual tank is nice, but more expensive. Cheaper to just get an oversized one.

That’s what I got 7 years ago. Still going strong. Not a single hiccup.

[rvd]

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That’s what I got 7 years ago. Still going strong. Not a single hiccup.

What capacity did you buy ?

[Team_Mclaren]

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Looking to get a water softener for my house. Saw the Costco one for $500 (cheaper in store)
https://www.costco.ca/Watts-Premier-...100411451.html

Any beyonders have it? Most of the websites say to look for 2 piece units, seems to be a hit/miss with the single piece units

I got the exact one 5 years ago, never had a problem with it. pretty maintenance free

[ThePenIsMightier]

The smaller Whirlpool one from Canadian Tire is fine. You size them based on going at least a week between recharges. And don't set the level so high that your water is super slippery.

[Tik-Tok]

I like slippery water. Saves on lube.

[hurrdurr]

https://www.lowes.ca/water-softeners..._g3001321.html

Any one have any experience with this unit? Seems okay for the price.

[benyl]

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What capacity did you buy ?

45K grains comes to mind. I think that is 1.5 cubic feet. But that is dependant on people and water use.

[nagooro]

I used waterman.ca last year for my softener. A bit pricier compared to the costco one, but I believe its a better unit and installation included. Lots of beyonders have used him in the past.

Made a thread about softeners last year which might be helpful.

https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/407...water+softener

[A2VR6]

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Basically every Canadian forum I asked told me to get this, from these people : https://www.aquatell.ca/products/fle...ner-by-aqualux
Dual tank is nice, but more expensive. Cheaper to just get an oversized one.

Got this one as well in 2011. It's been awesome. Chose the smallest size since its only for the 3 of us.

[Asian_defender]

Secured the water softener from Costco. Watching youtube videos on how to install it and I think its out of my comfort zone.
Anyone recommend a plumber?

[muse017]

Also interested, Lowes' plumber quoted 491+tax for installation

[Asian_defender]

I called Waterman. Giving me a pretty good deal. Getting the mid range 1.5 cu ft one.
Thanks @nagooro for the thread!

[Asian_defender]

How many of the beyonders here have a bypass for the kitchen cold? The bypass might not be do-able for me as my basement is developed. The added salt doesn't concern me as its minimal, I'm more worried about the taste