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I will look into these non-powered pellet feeders. Another option I was made aware of is a pellet feeder which sits on top of the well head...powered by the pump power, drops pellets when the well pump is on. They must be weather resistant as they are designed for outside use. Would also use...

Yep, that's what I suspected...the anodes. Electric hot water heater. This is a very minor issue which I only notice sometimes in the shower. I expect it will largely be addressed when the bacteria issue is resolved. The cistern is buried and the water inlet from the well is below ground...

So staying with your rough math...if I had 3 CF of carbon and added ~3 gallons of chlorine (3K gallon cistern) quarterly, 12 gallons a year, that media would last about 5 years. Not bad..and even when I have to replace it that's much cheaper and more effective than replacing the BB GAC...

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Thanks dittohead! I definitely would not have installed the BB setup, inherited it. This is my first experience with well water. Love it. Slowly figuring it all out. Now you've got me thinking (dangerous!): The softener will happen for sure. For the bacteria, are you saying chlorine AND...

Thanks Reach4. I'd read somewhere that with really hard water...a UV light ahead of the softener could not be effective as the grains could literally shield the bacteria from the light. Not sure how true that is. Also, you were right, I said that wrong about the RO filter...I understand the...

Hello all, Longtime reader, first time poster. Truly appreciate the great information here and helpfulness of the regular contributors. Apologies in advance for a long post: Bought a house a couple years ago. House was built in 2000, originally with a large underground concrete cistern...