05 March 2019

Can I mix water softener salts?

There are different types of water softener salt...pellets, cubes, solar crystals, blocks, etc. 

In general, all types of loose water softening salt work well together and there is no particular harm caused by mixing different types. However, there may be instances where some types of salt will be preferable to others depending on the specific softener design.

Manufacturers of single tank softeners will often recommend using pellets to prevent the formation of a salt crust around the salt tank. Softeners that don’t have a salt screen in the bottom of the salt tank may also work best with pellets or cubes to avoid crystals being sucked into the salt draw pipe.

Water softener salt blocks are designed to be used in special salt tanks. They can also be used in other water softeners provided that they fit in the salt tank and can dissolve efficiently.

It is best to follow the manufacturer’s directions if they recommend one type of salt over another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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