TSPORT
Member
Hi all. I wanted to verify that my water softener is effectively softening my water. I am not getting that slippery feel when washing hands/showering like I used to. Not sure if I am just getting used to it or if there is a problem. I purchased a kit to test the general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) seperately. I am having a brain fart and can't make sense of the results. Treated tap water tests at 17.9 or less ppm for GH and over 214.8 ppm for KH. I am using a kit designed for aquariums. It has the little test tubes and bottles where you count the number of drops until the color changes. Am I correct in that the low GH indicates the water is now soft and that the treatment process causes the high KH? Please set me straight. Thanks, I appreciate it! - TSPORT