jaynq82

Hi! I have a question about whole house water conditioning. My town water has high mineral content and I would love to be able to reduce lime scale / calcium build-up in showers, washing machines, etc.

Options I've seen are: (1) salt type systems that add sodium (ugh, and poor lawn), (2) actual filtration (probably more expensive especially in the long-term), (3) electromagnetic 'conditioning' which is basically a coil of wire around a water pipe (seems like quackery).

Are there other practical and cost effective options for home use?

Cheers!

Glad to hear somebody's actual experience with this. I've also wondered if, at the end of the day, more regular descaling of bathroom areas & machines may actually be more convenient, all things considered.

Thank you!

Thanks!