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Will the water softener in my garage harm my boat?
Posted on 8/5/15 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 8/5/15 at 8:54 pm
Brother in law said his water softener caused his tools to rust so now this has me worried.
We have Sear's finest, a Kenmore water softener in the garage. It is not contained and simply sits on the wall. See pic below. We have a three car garage and the softener sits just about in the middle of the wall. When I park the boat the Yamaha motor is probably about 6 feet from the water softener. It is where the band saw is. My boat is currently at the dealership having the oil changed.
Should I be worried about storing my Skeeter Bass Boat in the garage?
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We have Sear's finest, a Kenmore water softener in the garage. It is not contained and simply sits on the wall. See pic below. We have a three car garage and the softener sits just about in the middle of the wall. When I park the boat the Yamaha motor is probably about 6 feet from the water softener. It is where the band saw is. My boat is currently at the dealership having the oil changed.
Should I be worried about storing my Skeeter Bass Boat in the garage?
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Posted on 8/5/15 at 8:59 pm to ctiger69
Can't help with your question... but damn, that is one clean garage.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:01 pm to DownSouthDave
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Can't help with your question... but damn, that is one clean garage.
No idea on harming boats, but can I bring a bunch of shite over to store in your garage?
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:02 pm to DownSouthDave
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Can't help with your question... but damn, that is one clean garage.
It's a new build. We have been living here for 6 months.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:02 pm to ctiger69
I am not familiar with how water softeners work...do you have to add chlorine tablets to it or what?...
also, that is the cleanest garage I have ever seen...
also, that is the cleanest garage I have ever seen...
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:04 pm to Spankum
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I am not familiar with how water softeners work...do you have to add chlorine tablets to it or what?...
also, that is the cleanest garage I have ever seen...
No chlorine. I just dump a bag of salt in it every once in awhile.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:05 pm to ctiger69
Ahhhh. I remember those days.
Not knowing anything about water softeners, I would say your boat will be fine.
Not knowing anything about water softeners, I would say your boat will be fine.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:08 pm to ctiger69
I think your BIL is fricking with you because he's jealous of how nice and clean your garage is.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:08 pm to ctiger69
shite man yall hiring?
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:21 pm to ctiger69
Do you just leave the top off all of the time?
Posted on 8/5/15 at 9:36 pm to Hammertime
I had a similar water softener in my house when I bought it. Had to add the salt occasionally. The softener was located in a utility room within a few feet of the metal breaker box. No signs of rust on the breaker box and the softener had been there for 20+ years. I hated messing with the softener and removed it.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 5:40 am to ctiger69
It's been said, but holy crap that's a spacious and clean garage. I would think worst case, you can put a de-humidifier by your boat. The only way the salt is going to affect your boat is if there is a lot of moisture. But then you'd have to find a place to run the drain line for the de-humidifier. But by the looks of your garage, it probably has its own full bathroom and kitchen ,so you can run the drain line there.
This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 7:28 am
Posted on 8/6/15 at 6:47 am to ctiger69
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Brother in law said his water softener caused his tools to rust so now this has me worried.
I can't see HOW one affects the other unless he stored his tools in the water softener & I think your boat is more than safe. It's not like the softener sprays salt air throughout the garage. I think your sister could have done better
Oh yea, not so subtle brag thread about the cleanliness of your garage
This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 6:48 am
Posted on 8/6/15 at 7:15 am to ctiger69
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Brother in law said his water softener caused his tools to rust so now this has me worried.
Does your BIL happen to have a pool at his house?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:10 am to ctiger69
I think your BIL is full of shite
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:17 am to ForeverLSU02
Where do you live? Baton Rouge water is dead soft.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:23 am to KG6
The system is sealed
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:37 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
No idea on harming boats, but can I bring a bunch of shite over to store in your garage?
My first thought as well
My first thought as well
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