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Water Softener Sizing and the House Size
January 17, 2008 |
QUESTION: We are adding a water softner to a home that is now approx. 3600 sq. ft. In three months, we are adding and additional 2000 sq. feet. Is 1.0 cubic large enough or do I need 2.0 cubic?
ANSWER: Good question. This is a very popular misconception. The size of any water treatment system is based on the amount of water that flows through it and the amount of hardness in the water - and in the case of automatic filters, the flow rate - so if the number of people using water is two, and you add 2000 square feet of living space but only two people are using water, they will still use the same amount no matter how large or small the home gets.
If the above person were to be adding on bedrooms to his home in anticipation of selling it to prospective buyers who might be considering the home for 5 or more people then yes, you will want to up the size of your softener accordingly. The main point here is that it’s not the size of the home but the size of the family (and water hardness) that determines the proper size of the softener. You would not buy an industrial size clothes washing machine for two people just because you have room for it, would you? Of course not. It would be a waste of water and energy.
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