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A Better Water Softener? No Salt, No Slimy Feeling & Less Hard Water Buildup
Matt Risinger· 1.2M subscribers24d ago · English audio
The host of The Build Show, Matt Risinger, reviews the salt-free water conditioning system he installed in his Austin, Texas home to deal with hard water. Slab-on-grade construction and a dislike of the slippery feel of salt-based softeners ruled out a traditional setup. Instead, a citric acid cartridge keeps calcium and magnesium from forming scale. Years later, aerators stay clean, unlike at his previous house,…
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Welcome to The BUILD Show! My name is Matt Risinger and I'm a Builder in Austin TX who is passionate about High Performance Construction. Know Better - Build Better is our motto and I believe that we can build more Healthy, Durable, Efficient Homes that will On this channel you'll see me talking about Building Science, Insulation, Air Sealing, HVAC, Fresh Air, Healthy Buildings, Framing, Hidden Door, New…
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