TDS is Higher with Water Softener - Why?

homerlex · 2009-07-09T13:06:06+00:00

A couple months ago we received a letter from the company that put inour water system with some specials they were running on their new,more efficient systems.I called them up and the guy said he come out and take a look at whatwe had and decide if it would be worth our money to upgrade.At first he looked at the system and said it's probably not worth theupgrade. Then he did a TDS test on the water and it was over 600. Hesaid your tank is shot and needs to be replaced (or needed new resinor whatever).Considering the cost of replacement and the cost of the new system wewent with the new system ($3K).After having the system for a while I decided to get a TDS tester andtest myself. Well, I get readings anywhere from 550-900 (never below550). Our RO water shows around 20 so at least we know that isworking.I measure around 550 on the water that doesn't go through thesoftener.Does it sound like the new softener is not doing it job? Are thereother reasons why the TDS might be high on the "softened" water?The guy is coming back out tonight to test the water himself. I justwant to be prepared for any "excuses" he may have.Thanks in advance

Jul 09, 2009 Last reply: 5 years ago 21 Replies

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