I bought the 40# because I couldn't find the 5#. I still have most of it.

Jerrispond wrote:

Why do water softener companies have it....and why would you need that much. I
bought less than 5 pounds last year for less than $5 and I have over 15,000
gallons....I still had some left this year Jerri

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