CanadianQuaffer
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
Got my water report from Ward Labs today. I'm on a well and I bypassed our water softener, letting the water run from the tap for about 7-8 minutes before collecting my sample.
Here's the results:
pH: 7.9
Sodium, Na: 121 ppm
Calcium, Ca: 55
Magnesium, Mg: 45
Sulfate, SO4: 15
Chloride, Cl: 135
Bicarbonate, HCO3: 444
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3: 364
Right off the bat I saw I was rather high in Sodium, considering I was bypassing my softener....maybe I have to let it run longer? Like I said, I ran the faucet for 7-8 minutes bypassing the softener, so you'd think that would clear the lines out.
I think I can use this water though, but I might want to dilute it 1:1 with distilled water, though.
What are your guys thoughts? Is my water good for any styles without dilution?
Cheers,
Nick
Got my water report from Ward Labs today. I'm on a well and I bypassed our water softener, letting the water run from the tap for about 7-8 minutes before collecting my sample.
Here's the results:
pH: 7.9
Sodium, Na: 121 ppm
Calcium, Ca: 55
Magnesium, Mg: 45
Sulfate, SO4: 15
Chloride, Cl: 135
Bicarbonate, HCO3: 444
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3: 364
Right off the bat I saw I was rather high in Sodium, considering I was bypassing my softener....maybe I have to let it run longer? Like I said, I ran the faucet for 7-8 minutes bypassing the softener, so you'd think that would clear the lines out.
I think I can use this water though, but I might want to dilute it 1:1 with distilled water, though.
What are your guys thoughts? Is my water good for any styles without dilution?
Cheers,
Nick