can you feed softened water into the system?
63816
Yes. I have many customers that have older houses with conventional plumbing that have both a soft water conditioner & RO system
63817
We run softened well water into the ro unit and the water quality is great.
63818
You can attach it to your cold water line under your sink, or anywhere you have a cold water line, really, if your home is on a softening system already then it would hook up the same. I'd. Ask the manufacturer about how it would affect the filter life.
63819
Yes you can. It will just filter the water more thoroughly essentially making better tasting water.
1667044
Yes. We have a water softener system, although different from yours. The frog works on wet, and the type of water isn't a factor. It works fine for us.
1387976
Yes. This can be found at any local grocery or hardware store. Using any type of tap, softened, mineral or filtered water may contain enough calcium and deposits to sure clog all your attachments.
1843179
Yes, as the person stated below you can add a pinch of Real Salt to your water or add fresh lemon or lime (will add minerals and alkaline the water).
1730979
I see no reason why not. Just be aware that it is not really a water softener it is more of a filter with a component that prevents hard water buildup on pipes. I still get hard water Christals in the faucet screens although not as many as without this product. Still, soap and shampoo don't lather as well as with soft water. Hope this answers your questions.
1959338
In my system I have had no problems with reduction in water pressure, and I also have a water softner inline after the filter. I know that water continues to flow although Abundant flow recommends not using water while the backwash is taking place and setting the cycle when not using water. Our system is set for midnight.
1298796
I haven't tried that, but as long as it is mixed well I think you could. I have only put water in mine and I love it.
1095213
Check with the manual if they allow water softener? I just remove my unit from the shop after 2 months use because I need bigger size. my unit is like new condition If you interest I can sale it to you. Good luck
1365164
It should not make any differences whether you plumb it from a well or after a water softener unit. You should get the unit with a chemical adding filter to add vitamins and nutrients back into the water regardless. The water softener unit will take the hardness minerals out of the water before the reverse osmosis system does.
841438
I don't think you can add extra water. You just add what you need at the time.
888648
No, a water softener would remove hardness. But this more or less polishes soft water to removes odor and flavor problems. It does take some lead, chlorine, and other bad tastes and odors.
1040337
Yes you can, instead of running the line to the supplied faucet connect it to the refrigerator feed line.
1172750
The unit we purchased was connected with flexible lines reinforced with steel braided shields. These can be removed and the unit inverted to purge any salt scale which may build up. However, we only use ours for hand washing and have not done any maintenance to it yet. The frequency will depend on the hardness and mineral content of the water going through the unit and how much water it heats up. A soft water supply would be virtually maintenance free while very hard supply may need more frequent care. We are pleased with our unit which is over a year old now.
2148790
Yes you can however I don't recommend hooking the system up that way bc if you or someone accidentally passes hot water through the membrane it will ruin the filter. I hooked the filter to the cold water supply under the sink with a T connection and ran the waste water line into the drain pipe. Very very easy to install and brought my water ppm's from 200-300 ppm to 0-5 ppms
2128704
We don't have an under-the-sink RO system, but do have a single filter in our pump house for our incoming water supply before it goes through our water softener system in the house. We previously had a similar filter under the kitchen sink and used the same filter for it.
2010409
I don't see why not. It is an enzyme not a harsh chemical. However why would you want to when you could just drain, clean and refill, rather then waiting a couple of days for clear water.
2115435
I believe there in instructions on how to do this included. We currently just pour water in as needed. We are pleased with this product!