Hi Ken: for information about cleaning your softener brine tank, please refer to this post: http://blog.watertech.com/how-to-clean-a-water-softener-brine-tank/#more-64 But perhaps your installer has a good reason for recommending rock salt. If the sodium unsettles someone more than insecticides, herbicides, or (pick anything, arsenic, nitrates, etc. Their reply was to send their guy back, something called IRON OUT” – they dumped some into the salt reservoir. But it’s kind of like your driveway for the equator-challenged folks like me in Wisconsin: you could use table salt on your driveway, you wouldn’t because it would be a horrible idea in the context of cost. Do not use dicing or table salt. I have now put in a pre-softener garden water supply with good success. What do I do if I am? I wish there was another alternative. If you’re smelling sulfer, you may have Hydrogen Sulfide in your water. You’re drinking from a drinking system anyway so the softener regenerate is a non-factor. You’re supposed to change the resin around once every 8 years. We’ve had this problem with every softener we’ve had. If levels are high, an RO system might be recommended. Hi Colette. Sulfate (ppm) 1.70 < 250 ppm (#) Will I have any problems using it? What about salt pellets vs. potassium chloride pellets? 1 to 3 years should eat no more than 2g salt a day (0.8g sodium) 4 to 6 years should eat no more than 3g salt a day (1.2g sodium) 7 to 10 years should eat no more than 5g salt a day (2g sodium) 11 years and over should eat no more than 6g salt a day (2.4g sodium) Babies. Block salt should not be used unless your WaterTech dealer recommends and raises the water level in the brine tank to ensure the blocks are fully submerged for maximum brine formation. I would recommend contacting your water conditioner’s manufacturer. It’s probably fair to say this one, like most water treatment discussions, varies regionally. I saw at lowes that they also have pellets that are specifically for iron removal, can I mix a bag of the salt pellets with a bag of the pellets geared for Iron purification. 1 to 3 years should eat no more than 2g salt a day (0.8g sodium), 4 to 6 years should eat no more than 3g salt a day (1.2g sodium), 7 to 10 years should eat no more than 5g salt a day (2g sodium), 11 years and over should eat no more than 6g salt a day (2.4g sodium), bread products such as crumpets, bagels and ciabatta, tomato ketchup, mayonnaise and other sauces. In my part of the country, the upper Midwest, it is nearly entirely a non-factor. Still considering a whole house filtration at the entry point, then into the water softener (KCL?) Here is a breakdown of the available options: Like most things, it’s best to spend a little more up front for high quality. I flushed the hot water tank but the water was clean. The sodium ions really exist in two ways, some went to the drain during the regen. Where does one find the purity figure on the bags of salt pellets? For the past few decades, live presentations have continued only in the Salt Lake and Manti temples. To keep it that full would require filling it with partial bags very often! When we introduce oxygen to oxidize your iron, you end up with oxidized iron or “iron oxide.” Of note, that is removed from the water anyway, but that’s not sulfur. Iron: 0 PPM. I don’t want to mess up a good thing. Road Salt is indeed primarily sodium chloride. Hi Issac – we have well water which is very hard, so we started with just a neutralizer (plumber recommended and installed), which seemed to help a bit, but the water was still turning the sinks/tubs/shower stalls green. M allergic to sulfa and sulfates, i think i will stick with option! Hello Eileen: the first thing we recommend you read this post…http: //blog.watertech.com/is-soft-water-safe-to-drink/ as... 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