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Best Water Softener Salt: Wayne’s Recommendations After Filling Hundreds of Brine Tanks

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Best Water Softener Salt

After filling hundreds of brine tanks across all kinds of water conditions, my recommendation comes down to two brands and a handful of specific formulas depending on what is in your water. For most households on city water, high-purity evaporated pellets from Diamond Crystal or Morton handle the job reliably at $7 to $9 per … Read more

Water Softener Salt Types: Pellets vs. Crystals vs. Blocks and Which One You Actually Want

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Water Softener Salt Types

The main forms of water softener salt sold at hardware stores are pellets, solar crystals, rock salt, and blocks. For a standard two-tank residential softener, evaporated pellets are the right choice in almost every situation. Crystals work but are more prone to mushing and bridging, especially in warm or humid conditions. Rock salt leaves more … Read more