Morton System Saver Water Softener
FAQ
What is the warranty
on the Morton System Saver Water Softeners?
For a period of ten
years from date of purchase, the salt storage tank and the
fiberglass mineral tank will not rust, corrode, leak, burst
or in any other manner fail to perform their proper function.
For a period of 1 year after installation, all other parts
will be free of defects in material and workmanship and will
perform their proper functions. Labor is not covered by this
warranty. Visit the Warranty Page or consult your Installation/Operation
Manual (page 31) for further details.
Will a softener harm
a septic system?
Research was done
at the University of Wisconsin and the National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF) has shown several findings: The normal salt
content found in unsoftened water is less than ideal for bacterial
growth. The addition of sodium to the system was found to
bring the bacterial environment closer to the optimal range.
The volume of softener wastes are added to the septic tank
slowly and are not of sufficient volume to cause any deleterious
hydraulic load problems in septic tank systems. Water softener
regeneration wastes not only should not interfere with septic
tank system drain field soil percolation, but may actually
improve soil percolation.
Is
it a problem if I install a water softener that has a larger
capacity than I really need?
No, In fact, there
may be savings in salt and the total number of regeneration
cycles in a larger unit.
What type of salt should
be used in my Morton System Saver Water Softener?
We recommend using
Morton® System Saver® II Pellets to maintain the efficiency
of your Morton System Saver Water Softener. DO NOT use
rock, block, granulated or ice cream making salts as they
have dirt and sediment that may stop the softener from working
properly.
How much sodium will
be added to my drinking and/or cooking water?
The amount of sodium
added to the water is dependent upon the hardness of the water
being softened. Example: if the water hardness is 20 grains
per gallon, the softener will add 150 milligrams of sodium
to each quart of water. That is equivalent to eating one slice
of white bread a day.
Can I use Potassium
Chloride in my water softener?
Yes. Potassium chloride
can be used in place of water softener salt, though you may
have to adjust the hardness level. As a result, more potassium
chloride may have to be used than salt. Potassium chloride
is generally more expensive than salt. Call 1-888-64WATER
(1-888-649-2837) for advice.
What is a salt bridge
and how do I remove it?
A salt bridge is a
hollow area below the salt in your water softener. Consult
your Installation/Operation Manual (page 25) for instructions
on how to break the salt bridge.
Can I install the Morton
System Saver Water Softener myself?
Yes, you can install
it yourself with our "No Sweat" compression fittings
and flexible connectors. You must have some plumbing knowledge.
Consult your Installation/Operation Manual (pages 6-17). Always
follow local plumbing and electrical codes when installing
a Morton System Saver water softener.
Where can my Morton
System Saver Water Softener be drained?
It can be drained
into a laundry tub, standpipe or floor drain. Consult the
Installation/Operation Manual (page 11) for complete instructions
and always follow local plumbing codes.
Can a Morton System
Saver Water Softener be installed outside?
Yes, providing as
it is protected from the elements, such as rain, freezing
temperatures and direct sunlight. An optional weather cover
is available for outside installations. It is available by
calling 1-888-64WATER (1-888-649-2837).
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