AboutSteve Young Expertise I will answer questions on residential water treatment, i.e. use of softeners, filters, reverse osmosis systems, disinfection, iron and/or sediment removal and other issues facing the homeowner.
Experience I have worked in the water treatment area for 15 years. I have specialized in the design of reverse osmosis, deionization, and water softening units. I have also done work in water quality and stream and river remediation as it relates to the Clean Water Act.
Organizations I am currently serving as an Expert for Home Improvement, Travel (New Mexico) and Travel (North Carolina)
Expert: Steve Young Date: 6/25/2008 Subject: water softener or filtersorb?
Question I recently moved into a home that has a previously installed water softener. The softener needs to be replaced and I am not sure if I should get another traditional softener or if I should look at one of these new Filtersorb units. Would appreciate any advice you may have.
Answer Hi Jeremy,
If it were me I would go with a traditional softener. The reason is because it uses proven technology that has been around for a long time. It is not difficult to operate a water softener that has been manufactured by a reputable company.
The technology (or so called technology) employed by Filtersorb and other companies is what is called nano-technology. I have no seen enough evidence to convince me that they work. These type of systems have been around for many years in one form or another, whether it's magnetic, osmonic or some other "new" technology, there is no track record of success that I have been able to find.
Well, that's my two cents, for whatever it's worth. Good luck and let me know if I can help out in the future.
Steve
