Another Rainsoft question for H2O_man

The first problem I see is that your Acid Neutralizer is undersized.
You need a 10 x 54 tank that holds 1.5 cu. ft. of media.
This filter needs to backwash daily and be rebedded yearly.

There is a good chance you do not need the iron/sulphur filter.
I never use them. There are better ways to deal with iron and hydrogen sulphide gas.

The softener should regenerate once or twice a week and you should use a bag or block of " RED-OUT" salt every 4th month.

I put FLECK SE valves on RainSoft tanks. The old green tanks are the best.
It involves a bit of work, but it's well worth the effort.

Are you near my service area?

HTH ~

I don't think I'm near your area, assuming you're in Georgia. I'm in Delaware.

What are your thoughts on Iron & Sulpher?

Also, I'm assuming Fleck is a brand name and SE is the model?

Thanks

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Dick MacKenzie

Yep, I'm in Georgia

I don't care for nor do I use iron/sulphur filters (Greensand and Potassium Permanganate).
IMPO there are better ways to address Iron and or Hydrogen Sulphide (sulphur).

Do you happen to have your raw water test results handy?
How much iron in ppm? What kind(s) of iron? What is the Ph of your water?

Yes, FLECK is the #1 valve manufacturer. They make valves for many big brand names including RainSoft.
These are made to the brand names buyers specifications...
I deal only with 100% FLECK factory control valves, these are the non bastardized versions.
The SE valve I use is a high flow digitally controlled valve.
These valves are awesome and my service/repair calls evaporate after the swap.




POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE

Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. High concentrations can cause pulmonary edema.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of solid or high concentrations causes severe distress of gastro-intestinal system with possible burns and edema; slow pulse; shock with fall of blood pressure. May be fatal. Ingestion of concentrations up to 1% causes burning of the throat, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; 2-3% causes anemia and swelling of the throat with possible suffocation; 4-5% may cause kidney damage.
Skin Contact:
Dry crystals and concentrated solutions are caustic causing redness, pain, severe burns, brown stains in the contact area and possible hardening of outer skin layer. Diluted solutions are only mildly irritating to the skin.
Eye Contact:
Eye contact with crystals (dusts) and concentrated solutions causes severe irritation, redness, blurred vision and can cause severe damage, possibly permanent.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation, defatting, and dermatitis. Chronic manganese poisoning can result from excessive inhalation exposure to manganese dust and involves impairment of the central nervous system. Early symptoms include sluggishness, sleepiness, and weakness in the legs. Advanced cases have shown symptoms of fixed facial expression, emotional disturbances, spastic gait, and falling.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:

Here are the results from the Rainsoft analysis:
Hardness = 9 GPG
Dissolved iron = 7 PPM
There is a slimy build up in the toilet water tanks.
Suspended iron = 1 PPM
Chlorine = no
PH = 6.0
Total grains hardness per gallon = 50

Has the water been tested for bacteria?
Does your water have a rotten egg smell?

If you are free of bacteria and the smell of rotten eggs I would treat it this way:

Acid Neutralizer bedded for sediment and iron reduction. 10 x 54, daily backwash.
10 x 54 metered softener with hi-mesh resin for mineral and iron reduction.

Additional methods/equipment would be required if you have bacteria and or Hs20.