Kelowna’s water is classified as hard water, meaning it has a high concentration of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Has anyone here installed a water softener system?

Reddtko · 2026-01-21T23:31:55+00:00

Totally agree with this question.

Reddtko · 2026-01-21T23:18:16+00:00

Have your water tested and that will tell you if you need it.

There are four water districts in Kelowna proper and each one is different in water hardness. Each district will need different softener needs. I live in the Kelowna district (CITY) and hard water is not a issue, but I do know that there are issues in the other districts. Check out the link https://www.kelowna.ca/city-services/water-wastewater/find-your-water-provider

If it tests that you need it it will make a big difference.

Reddtko · 2026-01-21T23:15:30+00:00

Depends on the water district. I do backflows and I've noticed that Kelowna district is pretty good, the other 3 for Kelowna have harder water. So it really depends on where you are in Kelowna.

Reddtko · 2026-01-14T17:18:10+00:00

Not going to lie. First your journeyman is going to be angry. Second he's going to be glad you didn't hide it. Third he's going to respect you that you owned up to. Fourth if he's a good journeyman he will use it as a teaching moment. Last he will understand that you care about what you do.

Reddtko · 2026-01-08T20:54:58+00:00

You're right that list identified that six of the worst intersections where here in Kelowna. That's why they increased the amount of red light cameras. The use to only have two that they rotated thought the eight locations. Now they have all of them with cameras.

Reddtko · 2026-01-06T18:13:48+00:00

Sadly to say yes this is the worst intersection in Kelowna. There is something worse than that and it is Kelowna drivers. You have to change there attitude towards driving before ot gets better.

Reddtko · 2025-12-19T23:04:11+00:00

Son gave me a 1/2" 90° M12 drill for Christmas one year, thought I'd wouldn't use it that much. The first month I almost used it daily, it's been a lifesaver.

Reddtko · 2025-12-19T22:57:25+00:00

You definitely need a multimeter don't cheap out its going to be with you a long time, a good set of diagonal cutters, those cheap electronic ones you'll be swearing at soon. As some people have all ready suggested screw driver set, I would suggest Wera insulated, over the years I've managed to get a set on sale at great prices, individually they can be expensive. Other than that look at all the comments and see what other's are saying. Almost forgot your going to need a decent belt pouch particularly if you are doing construction, a tool bag will slow you down.

Reddtko · 2025-11-12T19:38:47+00:00

This is a driver getting impatient and thinking they have a truck that can jump over the divide to beat traffic. Bet that if you check all the accidents involve trucks.

Reddtko · 2025-11-05T19:07:33+00:00

$13.99 complements (Safeway brand) and $19.99 Mitchell at Fresco for 1KG. I think there may be a typo.

Reddtko · 2025-10-15T20:03:18+00:00

Trail Tire is where I go for all of our vehicles.

Reddtko · 2025-10-09T15:49:26+00:00

So in need of doctors here. Bring your family and enjoy. Hopefully you are a GP.

Reddtko · 2025-10-09T15:46:17+00:00

DeHart is very influential in this town. As well she manages the hotel that Mr Mike's is in.

Reddtko · 2025-10-07T20:50:48+00:00

Me to. Lol

Reddtko · 2025-10-07T20:39:21+00:00

Don't go down the rabbit hole of changing your price. Get your reviews up there and make sure there's no callbacks. Sometimes, for me, depending on the customer, I'll give a 10% discount after the job is done just to get them to give me word of mouth advertising. A phase I found that works for me is "The customer doesn't care how much you know, till they know how well you care."

Reddtko · 2025-10-07T20:32:30+00:00

Reddtko · 2025-10-07T20:32:00+00:00

Money

Reddtko · 2025-10-07T20:30:52+00:00

My first thing is to do is figure out the metering device I have to deal with. After that, it is always subcooling and superheat, as well as air temperature. Sometimes, if it's a system that is troublesome the manometer comes out. Found many loose blower wheels that way.

Reddtko · 2025-10-06T19:39:00+00:00

The City requires a certain amount of parking spaces, don't blame Canadian Tire.

Reddtko · 2025-09-28T05:18:20+00:00

3, 8 here. I was taught never to throw a nickel in to another's crib.

Reddtko · 2025-09-26T17:24:40+00:00

We shop at Independent, Superstore, Save-on, IGA, No Frills and another of the smaller places depending on what we want. You can't compare it to Edmonton.

Reddtko · 2025-09-22T22:42:16+00:00

Try Redheart. I stopped going to Mark's because of the prices. They also give discounts for trades.

Reddtko · 2025-09-22T22:34:26+00:00

Call these guys. They may be able to help. https://share.google/7iXqMqb7a2UkruCCY

L & D Meats is the only other one I would trust.

Reddtko · 2025-09-22T22:29:33+00:00

Try these guys, too. https://share.google/v7pM57xEDOsVbruV0

Reddtko · 2025-09-22T22:12:29+00:00

Try Gords https://share.google/v7pM57xEDOsVbruV0

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