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A Home Water Softener Buying GuideThings to Consider When Selecting a Water Softener
Presented by: Culligan Water
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The water in your home may, or may not, be hard.
Find out for sure with a free in-home test from Culligan.
Do You Have Hard Water?
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There are many different types of water softeners, including:
Whole-house water softeners
Single tank water softeners
Dual tank water softeners
Types of Home Water Softeners
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The type of home water softener you require will depend upon:
Your overall water usage
The water’s hardness level
Presence or types of contaminants
Which One Do You Need?
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Hard water is commonly measured in:
Milligrams per liter (mg/L)
Parts per million (ppm)
Grains per gallon (gpg)
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Measuring Water Hardness
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Soft Water: < 17 mg/L of total hardness
Moderately Hard: 17-120 mg/L of total hardness
Hard Water: 121-180 mg/L of total hardness
Extremely Hard: > 180 mg/L of total hardness
Is Your Water Hard?
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Water Hardness Measurement Chart
Magnesium and calcium
Soluble divalent metallic cations
What Causes Hard Water:
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When selecting a water softener, be sure to look at:
Flow rate (gallons per minute softened)
Additional filtering capabilities
Regeneration frequency and time
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Comparing Home Water Softeners:
Average water consumption4
Salt storage capacity5
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Culligan offers a complete line of home water softeners, including:
High Efficiency Series™
High Efficiency Twin Series™
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Culligan Water Softeners
Medallist Series™
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Get Expert Assistance and Answers to QuestionsFor help selecting the best home water softener, contact us today!
To locate your local Culligan dealer, visit:
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www.CulliganWater.com/Locations