Recharging our Portable Water Softeners

Questions about the recharging process of your portable water softener?  Please view this video for an in depth explanation of the process.

Amount of Salt to use:

8000 grain unit - Use one box of salt per recharge 

16000 grain unit - Use two boxes of salt per recharge

General Guidelines:
Salt Dosage per Grain Capacity:

Portable water softeners usually use about 0.25 pounds of salt per 1,000 grains of hardness removal capacity.
For a 16,000-grain softener:
16,000 grains × 0.25 lbs/1,000 grains = 4 lbs of salt

Regeneration Cycles:

Smaller softeners often use less salt, and a 2-pound dose may suffice in cases of lower water hardness.

Types of Salt to Use:

We recommend using basic table salt such as Morton's from the grocery store

*Note: It does not matter if the salt is iodized

Other salts will work, but typically have reduced rates of dissolving and results of recharge may vary.