Water quality.
Care for your water heater should include
evaluation of water quality. If the water exceeds
the target levels provided in the table, you should
treat or condition the water.
If you are in a hard water area, it is recommended
to install a GE water softener prior to the water
heater.
10
Total Hardness
Aluminum*
Chlorides*
Copper*
Iron*
Manganese*
pH*
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)*
Zinc*
* Source: Part 143 National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations
Water filter
Water softener
MAXIMUM LEVEL
Up to 200 mg/L (12 grains)
Up to 0.2 mg/L
Up to 250 mg/L
Up to 1.0 mg/L
Up to 0.3 mg/L
Up to 0.05 mg/L
6.5 to 8.5
Up to 500 mg/L
Up to 5 mg/L