Scott Jenkins Water Softeners

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The dreaded salt creep

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  • @danadane561
    @danadane5617 күн бұрын

    Who's here in 2024? Thank you for this test.

  • @TheMarleyguzman
    @TheMarleyguzmanАй бұрын

    how does one get ahold of this soft water ?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners164329 күн бұрын

    Hi there, see if friends or family own one and see how their experience was\is. Alternatively, website search engines.

  • @user-kx1mx6er4b
    @user-kx1mx6er4b3 ай бұрын

    This is so helpful thank you so much!

  • @nw8000
    @nw80003 ай бұрын

    But you cant drink any of this

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16433 ай бұрын

    You are correct, soapy water is an unwise choice of beverage.

  • @mikel123mikel
    @mikel123mikel4 ай бұрын

    Why we have to repet twice?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16434 ай бұрын

    to regenerate both tanks

  • @shivanibansal7590
    @shivanibansal75905 ай бұрын

    Which soap should I use to test this?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16435 ай бұрын

    Any soap will work for this test.

  • @CrazyBunniePanda
    @CrazyBunniePanda6 ай бұрын

    As a visual learner.. this summed up hours of other videos exposing this in literally a few minutes. 😎

  • @Hermanubis1
    @Hermanubis12 ай бұрын

    No such thing as a visual learner. It just means you are low IQ if you need to see it.

  • @mstargate12
    @mstargate1210 ай бұрын

    Simple precise. Cheers.

  • @danielj2653
    @danielj265311 ай бұрын

    Hi, great video. What do you do when this is the case: the salt is going down, but the water isn't getting softer?

  • @khanhnhutranle4457
    @khanhnhutranle4457 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a possibility that hard water still creates a lather?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, yes you will get a lather from hard water. You just need to use more soap 🧼🫧

  • @khanhnhutranle4457
    @khanhnhutranle4457 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643, for reaching out. I am actually referring to a low level of hard water, which is more like the early stages of well water turning into hard water. Unfortunately, I cannot afford a water test at the moment. However, I have developed eczema since moving to my new place, and I suspect that the water supply may be the cause. While the water doesn't taste metallic or have a strong odour, it can sometimes have a mildly sour taste.

  • @leestaps
    @leestaps Жыл бұрын

    Hi I have a kinetico kube 1 , i just wanted to know how high the water level should be in the salt tank? many thanks

  • @Thenormalguy_real_one
    @Thenormalguy_real_one Жыл бұрын

    I like in the uk and have always had soft water in all of my houses I’ve lived in

  • @yetube6047
    @yetube6047 Жыл бұрын

    Idk what I expected when I clicked this video but man, I was NOT expecting the absolute disdain in this man’s voice for hard water 😂😂

  • @radishpea6615
    @radishpea6615 Жыл бұрын

    it could be regenerating too often and that is why is is using too much salt

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Radish, thanks for your comment. That would be true if the softener was set to the wrong hardness. Otherwise, kinetico softeners don't just regenerate sporadically they are metered. Kind regards, Scott

  • @radishpea6615
    @radishpea6615 Жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Thanks, how would one change the setting, have you a video for that?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    @@radishpea6615 the best thing to do would contact your local dealer for advice. If anything goes wrong it will affect your warranty.

  • @radishpea6615
    @radishpea6615 Жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 It is out of warranty. Can/will you advise how to change the frequency of regeneration please?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    @@radishpea6615 firstly, why do you want to change the frequency of regeneration and can you tell me what disk it is currently on and how hard your water is please?

  • @jonathanluzgonzalez7510
    @jonathanluzgonzalez7510 Жыл бұрын

    No way I'm tweaking

  • @jason38800
    @jason38800 Жыл бұрын

    ive only ever used soap in the uk and i thought the opaque cloudiness was normal i didnt know it was supposed to make bubbles!!!!!!!! mind blown

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jason, exactly! Our water softeners seem to be Britain's best kept secret. Thanks for your comment 😀

  • @-.Steven
    @-.Steven Жыл бұрын

    Crikey! This bloke knows 'is Kinetico!

  • @tehminaaamir2282
    @tehminaaamir2282 Жыл бұрын

    wicked! thanks :)

  • @toidyboy
    @toidyboy Жыл бұрын

    i now understand hard vs soft water :)

  • @mollymnewell
    @mollymnewell Жыл бұрын

    Hi Scott, found your video’s incredibly helpful. I have a question, my water softeners salt compartment is filled up with water, around 4 inches high. Is there a way I can empty this out? Thankyou!

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Molly, Thank you for your nice comment. Which water softener do you have?

  • @Jaaammmbbbooo
    @Jaaammmbbbooo Жыл бұрын

    We have had a softener now for a while (5 months) but we still cannot seem to get the clothing really soft? Any idea.

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, have you reduced the laundry detergent to perhaps 1/3 of what you once used? How old and what fabric are you most unhappy with?

  • @S.wilson911
    @S.wilson911 Жыл бұрын

    We have a Harvey’s. Water level is correct but how’s the best way to test if it’s set up correctly on the adjuster dial ?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, if you can tell me which softener and the gear setting and either your area to which you live or the water hardness, then I should be able to tell you if it is set correctly.

  • @S.wilson911
    @S.wilson911 Жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 It’s a Harvey’s block salt softener which has on the label - H20, service 800, regen 17, Resin 350, b/v 1. Salt use set on normal. I live in Howden, East Yorkshire which is very hard I think.

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    @@S.wilson911 all settings would seem to be correct. Are ypu getting hard water?

  • @S.wilson911
    @S.wilson911 Жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 no but it uses a lot more salt than my sisters. We both got the at the same time.

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Жыл бұрын

    @@S.wilson911have a look at this link below. Don't forget the softeners although the same you may just use more water than her, hence using more salt. www.sjwatersofteners.co.uk/is-my-water-softener-using-too-much-salt/

  • @zamir3773
    @zamir3773 Жыл бұрын

    You mix hard water and soft water together

  • @indiraviruma
    @indiraviruma Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHWm2rObqq2ZfbA.html

  • @vintagegirl1961
    @vintagegirl1961 Жыл бұрын

    No wonder my bras never look clean when I hand wash in sink with hard water.

  • @Dream-to1qq
    @Dream-to1qq Жыл бұрын

    My water takes forever for soap to rinse off, leaves a slimy/slippery feeling, makes my hair feel soft (which I don't like), and generally you never feel completely rinsed off because your entire body feels slimy/slippery. I'm guessing I have soft water then?

  • @thinginground5179
    @thinginground51792 жыл бұрын

    You sound so angry at the existence of the hard water lol

  • @Prashant-qs6sm
    @Prashant-qs6sm2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @goldy6576
    @goldy65762 жыл бұрын

    Hlo sir I had also tested it today and it is same as right bowl but foam is also present in it , so it is hard or soft

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    I would say it is hard, however. It may be moderately soft. The water in my video is 300ppm's

  • @goldy6576
    @goldy65762 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 ok thanks so much, there are white spots on taps ,bathroom doors and utensils in our house and how much ppm is safe for bathing as we have no problem in drinking this type of water but it is damaging our hair

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    @@goldy6576 this is difficult to say, because it is more of an opinion than anything. In my opinion uk water is always safe to bathe in and I would say 50ppm is the maximum I personally would choose to bathe in.

  • @goldy6576
    @goldy65762 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 ok which water softener will u recommend I live in india 🇮🇳

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    @@goldy6576 sorry I have no idea, have a look on my website and see if any brands I use are available in india

  • @maximusytgames5449
    @maximusytgames54492 жыл бұрын

    we can use any soap or no

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can use any soap

  • @maximusytgames5449
    @maximusytgames54492 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 ok thanks

  • @maximusytgames5449
    @maximusytgames54492 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 btw i got ur video from our chemistry teacher he loved ur video so much the whole class watched it! but i have exam in it😭but ur video helped me to understand more thanksssss😉😁

  • @robhingston
    @robhingston2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @robinkaler1091
    @robinkaler10912 жыл бұрын

    Is bottled spring water hard or soft?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    Check the mineral content on the bottle. If it has magnesium and calcium in it then yes it will be.

  • @sarcengrausten1763
    @sarcengrausten17632 жыл бұрын

    isn't ice considered hard water?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Water can also be a vapour as well as a solid.

  • @minsuga3670
    @minsuga36702 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god now I can understand ❤️👍 thanks sir

  • @mquartarone
    @mquartarone2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant - thank you!

  • @crystify7002
    @crystify70022 жыл бұрын

    ohh soo i get it finnally my teacher is like there is two water hard and soft. i thought it was joke but its true also in my science subject

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    Where abouts in the world are you?

  • @crystify7002
    @crystify70022 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 well i was was lost but what about u. U are replying this comment after 4 months🤣🤣

  • @mberge1
    @mberge12 жыл бұрын

    Will there be a difference if I do this test with ivory soap?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    I have never tried it with ivory soap. However, I imagine that sopa scum will still be visible.

  • @purplebreeze106
    @purplebreeze1062 жыл бұрын

    Thnx dude, really helpful

  • @johnmiller4551
    @johnmiller45512 жыл бұрын

    Hi our Kinetico 2020c stopped working. I took the plastic lid/cover off to take a look and the tanks have what looks like salt build up on them. Any ideas on what the problem might be? And advice on diy repair would be much appreciated. Many thanks. John

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, this sounds to me like salt creep. Rinse off with warm water, this will dissolve the salt build up and it will fall into the cabinet, excess water should discharge out of the overflow.

  • @johnmiller4551
    @johnmiller45512 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Thanks for that Scott. I’ve washed the whole thing down - but it’s still not working. I guess I’ll have to get someone out.

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    @@johnmiller4551 if we can help further give us a call 01243607494

  • @neilandnataliamcdonagh2933
    @neilandnataliamcdonagh29332 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, we have kineticon2020 I just started again as the salt wasn't running on the system. But is it normal that the water at the bottom of the box is brown? Can this be clean? Thanks. Natalia

  • @shilpas6831
    @shilpas68312 жыл бұрын

    I'm the 400th subscriber to this channel. Keep going

  • @evelyndavid1710
    @evelyndavid17102 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Best explanation and educative. Thanks alot 😊

  • @mikefa5891
    @mikefa58912 жыл бұрын

    Are there any benefits of installing a whole house water filtration system with a water softener system?

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    Yes most definitely! The cleaner your water the better :)

  • @mikefa5891
    @mikefa58912 жыл бұрын

    @@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Will adding the Whole House Water Filter before the Water Softener System help reduce the amount of salt needed by the Water Softener - i'm just trying to find ways to reduce the monthly cost of salt needed by the water softener system.

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    @@mikefa5891 no it won't make a difference in salt use.

  • @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643
    @scottjenkinswatersofteners16432 жыл бұрын

    @@mikefa5891 www.sjwatersofteners.co.uk/?s=Whole+house+filter

  • @KALKIATOR
    @KALKIATOR2 жыл бұрын

    😂❤ GREAT VID SIR

  • @sciencekick9054
    @sciencekick90542 жыл бұрын

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  • @saurabhkatiyar7670
    @saurabhkatiyar76702 жыл бұрын

    Good demo 👍

  • @user-hq2be6or7y
    @user-hq2be6or7y2 жыл бұрын

    Wowwww

  • @leeallen8840
    @leeallen88402 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. I have this. I thought i had a major problem. Thanks for the advice..

  • @francoiscamara9383
    @francoiscamara93833 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @jagannath9555
    @jagannath95553 жыл бұрын

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