[kwlug-disc] (off topic) Water heater recommendation

[CrankyOldBugger]

Wifeski just reminded me that we do have two (unrelated) friends who work
in the water heater/softener business.  If you want, I can get their
contact info and pass it on to you.



On Tue, 3 Mar 2026 at 19:30, Khalid Baheyeldin <kb at 2bits.com> wrote:

> For water softeners, I have had a very good experience with Water Depot in
> Waterloo.
> About 21 years ago, the Kenmore softener, which was in the house when we
> moved in, burst and flooded the basement (unfinished, so no damage).
>
> I had it replaced by Water Depot, and it lasted for 21 years.
> Towards the end, it had diminished capacity (needed to be regenerated too
> often).
> Turns out that the resin needs to be replaced after ~ 10 years of service.
> Also, there was a very thick layer of solid salt at the bottom which
> reduced the amount of brine that is used in every regen cycle.
> The old one could continue to work if the salt was removed (very tedious),
> and the resin replaced.
> But because of the age, I didn't want to risk a blown gasket or something
> else going bad.
> So I decided to replace it.
>
> They had a deal on a top model for the price of a regular one, and offered
> a small discount on top of that for a repeat customer.
>
> Works like a charm.
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