The best explanation of an installation!!!!

That's it? I always thought this was a hard job. Installed a new gate and gate opener in a day thinking it would be harder than it was, as well. Guess it's time I start doing some side jobs, making some easy money. Nice video!

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

Just don't do it like him...

@dtm2618

3 жыл бұрын

lots of problems can arise when doing plumbing, best to leave it for the professionals

@Josh-hz8vz

3 жыл бұрын

Installing it isn’t the complex part. Average person who “studies up” with videos like this can do it. The issue is plumbing the loop. Average person can’t do that on their own if it wasn’t already pre-plumbed for it.

@johfarias3225

8 ай бұрын

@@Josh-hz8vzyup, I was wait, what did just happen there? Did he skip the whole loop part?

My brine tank is running around 50% full of water between cycles. Is this normal or should it be dry between cycles? If so is the remedy simply to drain the tank and let it go? Thx

With the two copper pipes coming out of your wall, how do you know the direction of the flow of water? It seems as though it would be important when hooking them up to the softener. Right?

@sonycrack1

3 жыл бұрын

Vernon Steinkamp yes, if you hook it up backwards you “ can “ flush the resin from the tank back into your water system! Take note as to which is water supply which is output to the house

@justinb1382

Жыл бұрын

@@sonycrack1 I haven’t seen any other video nor manual explain the importance to this. I would think it would be a huge point to make. Question. Does that mean the connections at the back of the unit could be criss crossed at the water loop?

My brine tank has both what was depicted here plus some other outlet or something. Is that a second drain line? Also mine didn't come with any of the brine line connector stuff so I gotta go back to the reseller. I can't install this without the brine line.

So do you add water to the bin, is there a button you push to do it, or is it all automatic?

You forgot the supply shutoff valve for the water softener and the bypass tube with a shutoff valve so you can shut water off to the water softener if necessary and then bypass it so the house can have water while the water softener is shut off. Otherwise a leak on the water softener would require shutting water off to the entire house for however long it takes to get fixed or replaced.

@jasoncleck

3 жыл бұрын

I believe you can detach the shutoff valve from the upright tank, with it in bypass mode (red handles pointed at one another...)

Well done video...thanks for putting it together! It looks like it might be difficult to put the softener into full bypass mode (i.e., the drain line appears to be in the path of the inlet valve handle). Can you confirm?

Can I hook up the drain tube with a 1” HVAC furnace condensate line that already has a slight bent for a P-trap? Or should drain stand pipe be 1-1/2” min width? Also what is minimum required stand pipe height?

My only issue with this video was using channel locks on the nuts, their totally chingered up now. You should have been using an adjustable wrench. Other than that great video.

Remember kids Never use channel locks where you should use a wrench

Does anyone know of any videos for installing a water softener for a well in a new construction home? Where do I connect the water softener. Can not find a good video.

How high above the unit can the drain line reach ?

Whag happens if you connect the in and out incorrectly? Say, you connect the line that's supposed to be in vice versa? I am having sewer smell in my water, I do not see an airgap connected to my drain line. There is no big pvc tube with the drain line like yours. Could it be that my water softener was installed incorrectly? I think the guy connected the drain line directly to my sewer line without an airgap.

Take the extra time to tighten fittings with a spanner and add hose clamps to the drain line. Otherwise good video.

hard water here and will this stop the yellow water stains in the tubs.

@uswatersystems

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds more like rust in your water so no, a water softener wouldn't get rid of that, sorry. I would encourage you to get a water test done to find out exactly what is in your water and then you will know how to treat it.

@dtm2618

3 жыл бұрын

you have iron in your water

How do you FIND the main water line???

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what is the drain line for

Do you have a link for that flex connector you used in the video I need one with a 1 inch male socket

@uswatersystems

2 жыл бұрын

www.uswatersystems.com/shop?q=flex+connector

My drain line needs to go up and over a door frame and back down into a utility sink. Is this okay?

@uswatersystems

2 жыл бұрын

It's not ideal but I think you should be alright.

What about that metal mesh screen, Is that not supposed to go in the brine line at the end?

@sonycrack1

3 жыл бұрын

Usually they are installed at the head. Would go screen, ferrule, nut for brine tube.

Thank you very much for you video

Is the matrix model for outdoor? Or do you have an outdoor model?

@uswatersystems

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to put any system outdoors you want to have it in some sort of shelter to protect it from the elements (rain, freezing, etc.)

missed the salt res overflow, i guess it just leaks out onto the floor, but mine failed where it was constantly filling the tank, so itd be good to show that installed

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

This guy is a dipshit. Didn't even Teflon his inlet and outlet connections...

Great video!!! Thank you!

greetings can you tell me how many pounds of gravel and resin should be placed in a tank of 16.5 inches by 65 inches the tank I want to design is the softener and on the way out I want to get hardness

@sonycrack1

3 жыл бұрын

You’d want a carbon filter for chlorine, iron filter for iron. If your silica is dissolved you may need an anion resin / ion exchange filter. To answer your sizing question, 50# of gravel & 4 cubic feet of your choice resin. If you don’t filter the chlorine or iron before softening I’d suggest an HE resin by purolite. For consistent water quality delivery you might opt for 2 units to run simultaneously with electronic interlocks.

As someone who isn't a plumber.. what input and output lines are used?

@zachcoleman6285

2 жыл бұрын

3/4 by 3/4 stainless steel flexes Best to not purchase the copper ones they aren't as flexible Buy from a plumbing supply store like ferguson

Should a salt grid be used at the bottom of the brine tank? Mine came with a grid but not sure if I should use it. I see many installation videos that never show it? Any suggestions? Thank you!

Where do you use the little metal filter in the small parts bag?

@sonycrack1

3 жыл бұрын

Usually they are installed at the head. Would go screen, ferrule, nut for brine tube.

Can the over flow drain be pumped outdoors?? Or does it have to be connected to the house drain?

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

The overflow could go outside, just keep in mind it will kill grass or plants

@sonycrack1

3 жыл бұрын

Brian Taylor some septic people don’t like the brine backwash going into septics either. I’ve been told it messes with the good bacteria and causes issues..... 🤷‍♂️

@vegasgb6156

3 жыл бұрын

@@sonycrack1 as a septic designer it is actually code to either put the softener drainage into the pump tank directly (bypassing the aerobic treatment unit) or not into the septic system at all. According to tceq chapter 285.

Oooof. Channel locks on a brass nut... Probably should get the right sized wrench for that.

Fired as soon as I see the channel locks come out.

You also want to lube the outer ring where the meter mates to the resin tank.

thank you

should/can the system be installed before the pressure tank? (well water system)

@uswatersystems

5 жыл бұрын

Hi There. Always after. The pump is not designed to run the backwash needed without the help of the bladder tank for the pump.

@frankgarcia1511

5 жыл бұрын

@@uswatersystems thank you!

How often do the softener crystals need to be replaced?

@uswatersystems

Жыл бұрын

The resin? Typically every 10 years.

@zachgrossman26

Жыл бұрын

@@uswatersystems But the resin is different from the Morton's Water Softener salt? Or it's the same thing?

@uswatersystems

Жыл бұрын

@@zachgrossman26 Yes it's very different. The Resin is in the Softener tank. The salt goes in the brine tank. Salt usually lasts a few months.

I must've missed the part where you used both pliers.

Thanks for the video. Did the water softener come with the quick 2 connects? Was that a plastic inlet and outlet where you connected the quick connect? Thanks.

@uswatersystems

4 жыл бұрын

They do not come with the Softener but can be added to your purchase or bought at most plumbing supply stores. And the inlet and outlet used in this installation was PVC.

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

PVC?

@MrCidVicious

2 жыл бұрын

@@uswatersystems you could have at least provided the type of connector with size of fittings and length instead of deflect

@uswatersystems

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCidVicious Those were 3/4" Flex Connectors. We mention them in first part of the video when we go through the components.

VeryGood

Is this system can be install outdoor, expose to sun and rain?

@uswatersystems

4 жыл бұрын

No. This system needs protection from the elements to function properly. If it is installed outside a shelter for it should be built.

nice

does anyone know if it’s recommended to put gravel underneath the resin at the base of the distributor riser?

@uswatersystems

5 жыл бұрын

Only if you have a larger water softener, that uses at least three or four cubic feet of Resin. Most residential homes don't need a Softener that large so don't require gravel.

How do you get water into the brine tank before the first regen?

@uswatersystems

4 жыл бұрын

Manually put water in with a bucket or hose.

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

Or simply cycle through your settings till you reach Brine fill and let it run through the Brine fill cycle to ensure the proper amount of water is in the brine tank.

Will this remove rust?

@uswatersystems

Жыл бұрын

No. You would need an Iron filter for that.

Does it remove iron and sulfur smell?

@BulletProofBreast

4 жыл бұрын

Sulfur smell can also come from a bad/incorrect anode rod in your water heater

I wouldn’t put that much salt in the brine tank. Half way is more than enough. Too much and it will bridge over.

@strongholds12

5 жыл бұрын

Starpartyguy gurl, stop it.

Can install water softener only in my apartment please?

@JodBronson

4 жыл бұрын

If you are renting, you must notify the Landlord before doing anything like this. If there are Floods, you will be responsible for that. Most Apartments/Rental Units are not allowed, due to floods insurance. NOTE: Water Softener is only to Softness Water. There is no need for them to be honest. Adding extra Salt to your Water can be very harmful to your body either from drinking or cooking. Through time, you do not have enough iodine in your Body Water, which can lead to health problems. Iodine Deficiency is the Number One hidden Health Problems. 30% of the Population have Iodine Deficiency and do not know it.

@Josh-hz8vz

3 жыл бұрын

@@JodBronson or you could just install a reverse osmosis filter for drinking/cooking water to cut the sodium. And/or use other purified drinking water. The soft water is extremely beneficial for home plumbing and appliances.

@JodBronson

3 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-hz8vz - Reverse Osmosis will NOT take ALL "Sodium" out of the Water. If you install like a 6 Stage, it actually add "Sodium" back, after filtering it. You better check or research before you give me advice! Hahahahahahaha, LMFAO 😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️

@JodBronson

3 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-hz8vz - Here: Remineralization Water Filter = Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and Other essential minerals.

@JodBronson

3 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-hz8vz - YES... It is "EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL".... Called: Iodine Deficiency = #1 Silent Killer = Hypothyroidism !!! Would you trade your Plumbing + Appliances for your Thyroid Gland? NOTE: No money in the world can replace your Thyroid Gland !!! 😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️

About how much money its one of this systems?

@uswatersystems

4 жыл бұрын

www.uswatersystems.com/systems/water-softener-system/city-water-softeners

@ulysesj-a9659

4 жыл бұрын

Krystal Pure KS 64000-Grain Water Softener Is my recommendation for a home

Channel locks on a chrome nut... ouch

since you're going to the effort of doing plumbing... you for sure want to install a bypass in the plumbing to cut out the water softener... in ADDITION to the softeners bypass.

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

What do you think the softner bypass is for?

@zachattack83

3 жыл бұрын

@@BonsaiBuckeye for bypassing the softener. What if you have a bypass valve that breaks or forms a leak. Makes a lot easier to fix. Excellent suggestion. I am adding one on my install. 10 bucks worth of parts and a few extra minutes on a 1000 dollar install isn’t to bad.

Hi

@4:07 I see no deburring of the copper pipe, find a real plumber. As you will seeing pin hole leak issues sooner than you want. DANG, what I am saying here, most water softener installers are not plumbers. Too much training and taking a test to be lic...

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

This dude is clueless. Shows Teflon tape then proceeds to wrench his connections together without using it...

This music....good god it’s annoying

IF YOU CUT YOUR COPPER LINES AND RUN IT INTO THE SOFTNER THEN GO TO HOME DEPOT AND BUY SOME PIPE CLAMPS AND NUMBER 10 COPPER WIRE AND CONNECT THEM ACROSS THE COPPER PIPES HE CUT AND RAN INTO THE MACHINE........ I WOULD NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY.

wow cheap installation no craftsmenship

@uswatersystems

5 жыл бұрын

This was installed on a mock set, not into actual plumbing in a home. The purpose was to just show you how to do it. Once you know how to do it you can apply all the craftsmanship you want in your own installation.

@joeygonzo

5 жыл бұрын

It's craftsmanship. Not craftsmenship.

@BonsaiBuckeye

4 жыл бұрын

This is an absolute atrocity of an installation and should be removed from your channel immediately. Why would you put your name on this shit. I'm sure you guys would charge about $3000 for this system as well...