Autotrol_Bypass.jpg' alt='Water Softener Stuck In Cycle' title='Water Softener Stuck In Cycle' />Kinetico vs. Ecowater vs Culligan and other Hello all,I have read through many of the previous responses to questions about water softeners. There is some very knowledgeable people here and I hope they can provide me with some assistance. After reading this forum, I understand that Ive overlooked the first step in my search for a water softener a water analysis. Ill get one done, if I can convince my husband. Moving on from there, I already have estimates from three companies selling Kinetico, Ecowater and Culligan water softeners. Helpful information and resources on Kubota tractors from SSB Tractor, a leading provider of tractor parts, manuals, implements and toys. This MSR system combines the proven filtration of the SweetWater microfilter with the chlorinebased SweetWater Purifier Solution for safe, clean water worldwide. This Fleck 7000SXT Electronic Meter Water Softener includes 48000 grains of total capacity. Also includes Structural mineral tank and Clack brine tank. All systems. 27 TopLoad Commercial Washer with 2. Capacity, 5 Cycles, 700 RPM, Automatic Load Sensing, Balance Ring Adapter and Industrial Strength Water Inlet Hoses. Add a quart of chlorine bleach. Turn the washing cycle on for a few seconds to let so that the agitation function mixes the bleach and the water, then turn it back. How to replace your seals in a Culligan Water Softener. Seal pack replacement. The end contains a URL which is a forum. The postthread has a link to a. Casting Andrea 1461 there. Hello all, I have read through many of the previous responses to questions about water softeners. There is some very knowledgeable people here and I hope they can. Each local retailer has a long history of service in the area, at least 2. Each of the systems have been installed in various homes in the neighborhood and all the homeowners are pleased with their systems. However, most simply picked a company out of the phone book and went with one. Also, most did not compare systems, or if they did, they simply went with the cheapest. Diagnose problems with a Washing Machine with this Diagnostic Guide. Washing machine doityourself troubleshooting and repair guide. I have an E2 error code for a 212 year old culligan water softener medalist series. Does anyone know how to fix this Id rather save the 100. Bottom line, they are all happy with their systems, so they dont worry about them. What are your thoughts about the following systems all prices include installation Kinetico 3. Help please Apparently my water softener went out of warranty and a week later I got an error code E1 it is a Medalist Plus Gen. I really dont. RO unitDECHLOR1. Upflow Dechlorinator, CAH1. MB Filter Housing, K2. Water Softener, KRODX Deluxe RO Drinking Water System wtank, and 5. Install Pfb Font Windows 8 more. MS 5 micron sediment filter. Ecowater 3. 39. RO unitERR 3. ERO 3. 75 RO also quoted the ESD 2. ERR 3. 50. 0Culligan 2. RO unitCulligan Gold Series 1. Good Water Machine. If I were to look at price only, I would go with either the cheaper Ecowater system wRO at 2. Culligan system. At almost 4k, the Kinetico system seems greatly over priced. But is it I dont know if Im comparing apples vs. And the vendors dont give you much to go on to compare specs. And then there are the stories that Culligan will more than make up their because they require expensive house calls to change filters you cant purchase your own and DIY. Would anyone care to share your thoughts or recommendations Some additional background There are 5 people living here 1 teenager Our water provider switched to a different well and the hardness has increased to about 1. I have numerous houseplants which will be a concern if I dont put in the RO, correct I seldom do exterior watering except for occasional deep root watering of a few trees. However, I plan to put some additional beds for privacy at the rear of my lot. There will be large treesshrubs that will require much watering to be established. None of the vendors mentioned bypassing the exterior hose bibs until I asked. Also, one suggested using potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride to eliminate the need to bypass the exterior hose bibs and for the house plants. Another insisted that potassium choloride would cause a sludge build up. Who am I to believe Thank you in advance for all your help.