I've recently taken the leap into all grain and began educating myself on brewing water. My water report from the city shows I am going to have major problems using water straight from the garden hose. The readings in mg/L
208 Calcium
149 Magnesium
42.1 Sodium
297 Alkalinity
80.5 Chloride
46.2 Sulfate
I see my magnesium level is ridiculously high. My question is if I could possibly lower my calcium and magnesium by using water that has been through my softener? Can anybody give me a rough approximation of what a softener will do with those values? I understand it adds sodium, but too much to put it out of range? Any suggestions on other ways I can solve this or is this water hopeless? I'm trying to avoid the added cost and hassle of buying large quantities of distilled water.
208 Calcium
149 Magnesium
42.1 Sodium
297 Alkalinity
80.5 Chloride
46.2 Sulfate
I see my magnesium level is ridiculously high. My question is if I could possibly lower my calcium and magnesium by using water that has been through my softener? Can anybody give me a rough approximation of what a softener will do with those values? I understand it adds sodium, but too much to put it out of range? Any suggestions on other ways I can solve this or is this water hopeless? I'm trying to avoid the added cost and hassle of buying large quantities of distilled water.