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  @lolaloliepopАй бұрын

  Cant get the cap off at all for the first regeneration. Anyone else here trying to figure out just how to get tue cap off?

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  @Itsgagan1710Ай бұрын

  Is resin comes within it? And how much resin is required to fill the tank?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001Ай бұрын

  They come filled with resin.

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  @michaelstone9172 ай бұрын

  Can I do this for the glacier fresh softener as well?

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  @victoria_adl4 ай бұрын

  I cannot get the grey top off, it is extremely tight and won’t budge at all. How can I get it off?

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  @TheBenjamin50020014 ай бұрын

  You can try a strap wrench, asking a friend, filter housing wrench, or the last thing would be to get a cap wrench.

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  @tinacampbell88674 ай бұрын

  These water softeners work well but they are ridiculously hard to regenerate…. Too much work each week at our cottage. It was a waste of money

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  @TheBenjamin50020014 ай бұрын

  Capacity of a Water Softener How many gallons a softener will approximately make depends on the hardness of the water source and your water usage. To figure out the approximate capacity of your unit, take the grains of the unit (Standard 8,000/Double 16,000) and divide that by the grains per gallon (GPG) of the water source.

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  @leehappy32595 ай бұрын

  Can I use salt chrystals instead of regular table salt?

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  @TheBenjamin50020015 ай бұрын

  What kind of salt is it?

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  @TheBenjamin50020014 ай бұрын

  You can.

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  @wisemandark_gaming6 ай бұрын

  If I am washing a car and I leave the water running but I stop the hose.. will it damage the product? Ex: drain-->water filter -> water hose. If I block it from my water hose.. will it overflow and damage the filter??

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  @TheBenjamin50020016 ай бұрын

  It will not If I understand you correct.

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  @wisemandark_gaming6 ай бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 So in your video you insert a high flow valve on the "in" input side. What if I have one for the "out" outside? Keep in mind its your typical outside house water faucet (pressure). Will it damage the product?

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  @TheBenjamin50020016 ай бұрын

  That part was discontinued a few years ago. You can add add any garden hose shut offs you want on either side if you want. If your using it for washing your cars you will not get a spot free rinse and I would run something like the DI Brass Bypass kit for something like that. I'm guessing you are talking about a DI wince its car washing and the the softener. The softener won't give you a pot free rinse and the DI you want to bypass when you don't need it to help save the resin. @@wisemandark_gaming

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  @wisemandark_gaming6 ай бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 Yes, I am in fact washing cars with this. Yes, I thought this might be somewhat damaging. Also, its not a "spot free guarantee" that's too much of a statement to guarantee. But, it will remove and reduce contaminant's correct?

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  @TheBenjamin50020016 ай бұрын

  water softener will make soft water. Our deionizers will give you a spot free rinse. I would not expect a spot free rinse with a softener because minerals are still in the water. @@wisemandark_gaming

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  @Jim17916 ай бұрын

  I am using this in an RV park where I was told I can't just waste water flushing the system, can I just let the inside faucet run and let everything go down the drain into the rv site drain would that damage the rv pipes? If it wouldn't it would save me the worry of getting myself in trouble at the park. I got this off amazon

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  @TheBenjamin50020016 ай бұрын

  You would be flushing hardness irons and salt through the system.

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  @cspteja8 ай бұрын

  What’s the best way to clean the dispenser? How often does the carbon tube need to be replaced?

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  @DimmuBehemothKickass10 ай бұрын

  I got the refill kit but it only filled my de ionizer about half way, will this still work or do I need more resin?

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  @happycamper519311 ай бұрын

  What is full stream after flushing? Does that mean wide open on water pressure? My water is so hard in west Texas as a full time RVer. I think this is to small and to much maintenance for my condition.

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  @TheBenjamin500200111 ай бұрын

  How many gallons ANY softener will approximately make depends on the hardness of the water source and your water usage. To figure out the approximate capacity of your unit, take the grains of the unit (Standard 8,000/Double 16,000) and divide that by the grains per gallon (GPG) of the water source. It flushes out any remaining salt that might be left over.

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  @digger1053373 ай бұрын

  Going with a bigger unit will give you more time between service. If your stationary and plan to stay yearly, perhaps a full size house unit in a small shed like building that regens itself would be best. You just have to keep the salt reservoir full and it takes care of itself. They usually hold bags full of softener salt and need to be plugged in to 110 power so it can operate.

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  @gallardoranch512911 ай бұрын

  You forgot to mention removing the inlet side connections before turning the unit upsidedown to drain the water.

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  @TheBenjamin500200111 ай бұрын

  Draining video kzread.info/dash/bejne/eal3t6WTe8y4cs4.html

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  @chadwolfeschledgelsteinhau969711 ай бұрын

  When you regenerate which end do you pump the water through?

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  @TheBenjamin500200111 ай бұрын

  It goes in the inlet and out the outlet

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  @DimmuBehemothKickass Жыл бұрын

  How often should you drain?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  It depends on your usage.

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  @user-rn1hk6vz4g Жыл бұрын

  One question...is the salt dispenser used only for the regeneration process? Can the softener run without it after the regeneration process like the other models?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Yes it can.

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  @chadwolfeschledgelsteinhau9697 Жыл бұрын

  They dont sell the reginitive resin anymore

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Yes we do.

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  @Stride1736 Жыл бұрын

  Is using salt pellets for regen okay? Or is the granulated salt the best in this scenario?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  It's ok. Might need to crush up to fit.

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  @Stride1736 Жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 thank you!

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  @joemorrow7691 Жыл бұрын

  CAN YOU PUT TABLETS IN THERE WITH IRON PROTECTION

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Yes, might need to crush them up to get them to fit.

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  @joemorrow7691 Жыл бұрын

  ​@@TheBenjamin5002001 thank you for your reply 👌

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  @riannaalex7004 Жыл бұрын

  Can you make a video about how to install in an apartment or condo?

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  @gilbertmcfarlane281 Жыл бұрын

  I intend to use it every 2 months when I refill my hot tub. Should I just drain it in between? (I think I might get two refills before I need to regenerate.)

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Yes.

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  @robmart5920 Жыл бұрын

  I don't think it's TDS you measure as much as hard water. The tds will always stay the same. It's the hardness you're removing.

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  You do not use TDS with softeners.

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  @robmart5920 Жыл бұрын

  This is a great idea to regenerate the resin.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  Been using this for 10 months now regenerating! Amazing product! I hooked it up to my shower outlet! Indy has very hard water, so this is great! I was wondering when I should be changing the resins or if they need to be replaced at all. I have been regenerating it every 10 -12 days with salt and softener product.

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  The resin is good for 7 to 10 years.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 wow Thank you!!

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  @kathleenreichle2385 Жыл бұрын

  I am speaking of the Original RV water filter 16000 grains.

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  @kathleenreichle2385 Жыл бұрын

  Finally got it apart and I was shown by a friend to put vaseline or lubricant on the connections before putting back on portable water softener.

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  @kathleenreichle2385 Жыл бұрын

  I can't get the outflow hose disconnected. I used WD40, salt, fought with it, Im getting mad, I live in RV and need water

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  @maggieobrien1503 Жыл бұрын

  I mis-read the regeneration instructions and took off the cap to drain the unit. Lots of brown stuff came out which I assume was the resin. Now what do I do? It was a LOT of resin! Please advise.

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  @lolaloliepopАй бұрын

  Call them like they've said in other comments and on the paper that came with it when you bought it

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  @Jnaszty559 Жыл бұрын

  If a 0ppm reading is not showing does that mean it’s not working properly? I’m getting a reading of 3ppm. It’s a brand new system. Just don’t want waterspots Left on my car. Thx

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  The test strip do not have a 3 option. What are you using to test the softener?

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  @Jnaszty559 Жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 I’m using a tds meter

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  @@Jnaszty559You cannot use a TDS meter to check water hardness. TDS PPM and Hardness PPM are not the same.

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  @freefille4787 Жыл бұрын

  The top cap is impossible to remove! Can someone help?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  A strap wrench can help or we sell a wrench.

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  @Isabel-oi2qk Жыл бұрын

  I purchased this unit on Amazon Prime Canada and I followed the first time hookup video and I tested the water using a tds meter and it reads 177 ppm. I also tested it using the test strips and the color of the strip is not changing. Can someone help?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  You cannot use a TDS meter to test water hardness. A TDS meter is testing total dissolved solids and not hardness.

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  @AmishMarine Жыл бұрын

  Does old resin go bad? Can you just add resin to the correct amount the system needs?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  The resin has a shelf life of 7 to 10 years. Resin not working can be caused by other issues if its not old.

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  @adrianrisenhoover289 Жыл бұрын

  Are there any videos on back flushing?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqmsxLSRoa2zpNo.html

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  @mrslalanne Жыл бұрын

  We have followed the steps, but our regeneration only lasts for about 60 gallons of water. We have the double standard. What is wrong?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Whats the hardness before the softener? Whats the hardness, with test strips, at the output of the softener after the regeneration process? Have you lost resin? How old is the softener?

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  @mrslalanne Жыл бұрын

  Bought the unit in August. Hardest reading possible before softener. Get it down to lowest after the softener. Don’t know about resin. There was some orange dust when we drained it the first time, but none since.

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  @@mrslalanne What do you mean by orange dust when you drained the softener? Nothing should come out when you drain the softener.

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  @mrslalanne Жыл бұрын

  We turned the unit upside with the lid on. We let it drain. There was a fine orange dust on the ground afterwards. Much finer than the resin particles.

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  @@mrslalanne Was the water just a color or were partials in the water? Are you testing it at the output of the unit and NOT inside the RV? The data with it very hard before the softener and the lowest box after the softener and only making 60 gallons does now make sence how a softener works unless resin has been lost or it's being checked in different locations. You should call or contact us via our website. This is not the best format to trouble shoot your issues.

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  @jonhorton1707 Жыл бұрын

  Should I presume that I should regenerate much more often than the backflush? I understand that it depends on the softness of the water which brings me to another question. How can I tell if my water is no longer soft? Is that just a subjective judgement call?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Yes, you should regenerate more then once every three months based on what we normally see.

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  @LarryRichelli Жыл бұрын

  One question, when you put the salt in and are flushing out the salt is are you back filling or flushing it in the normal flow. Thanks

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Add the salt and flush it at a slow rinse normal direction.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  hi What's the purpose of back flushing? is it different from regenerating? also when do I need to renew the resin?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  It fluffs up the resin bed and eliminates water channels that can form in the tank over time. You regen when its no longer making soft water.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 thank you

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  hi I just purchased on of these to hook it up to my apartment shower. the end of the water input hose seem too big to connect (screw on). what do I need to buy to be able to connect? Sorry for the long question here. it's difficult to describe.

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  You need to convert that to 1/2 PT. If you send me an email I'll send you the parts of Lowes I would recommend.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  My email comment kept getting deleted so I called but no one answered.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 how can I reach you?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  @@ben9047 You can call us during business hours at 260-482-9614 or email [email protected]. Leave a voice mail is no one picks up so we know to call you back.

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  @ben9047 Жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 got the email thank you so much 👍

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  @juliovale9638 Жыл бұрын

  Can you use this for a spot free car wash ?

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  @TheBenjamin5002001 Жыл бұрын

  Our water softeners produce soft water, and they remove harmful minerals like calcium, magnesium, lime, and iron that make water hard. By removing these minerals, buildup in pipes, on fixtures, and in your RV water heater is eliminated. Removing these minerals also improves the taste of your water and helps eliminate odors. However, there are still some remaining minerals in your water, as water softeners do not remove all the dissolved solids from water; some of our customers use the water softener for washing because it can reduce spotting, but it will not be spot free. Finally, a softener uses simple table salt to regenerate the resin. Our deionizer (DI) systems remove all the dissolved solids and produce laboratory-grade water for a spot free rinse. The process takes out all of the solids in the water, so there is no nutritional value and the water will have a different taste and smell. DI water is also more expensive than regular water. Our deionizers use new, virgin resin and we only sell new, virgin resin. This resin cannot be regenerated like our water softeners. The total dissolved solids (TDS) and model determine around how many gallons of water your DI can produce. DI water is used in the process of making whiskey, tooling, laboratory testing, manufacturing, car/solar panel washing, and food safety testing, to name a few, as these applications need more than a simple water softener.

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  @jacobw36522 жыл бұрын

  Just followed the steps for regeneration, but for some reason when testing the water coming out, it's actually reading harder than the water that comes straight out of the tap. Any ideas?

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  Are you using rest strips and not a TDS meter? Are you checking in at the output of the softener and not inside the RV?

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  @jacobw36522 жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 Using test strips. Checking at the out fitting of the softener, and comparing it straight from the tap. It's being used in a regular house with a hand held shower head.

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  @idalia352 жыл бұрын

  Does this apply to DI tanks

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  No.

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  No.

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  @tiffanysechrest93012 жыл бұрын

  If I just use my on the go monthly to top off hot tub and clean filters, how often do I need to regenerate and back wash?

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  You should backflush every 3 months of use and regenerate when the units no longer making soft water.

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  @jojester212 жыл бұрын

  Recharged my unit last month and strip shows the water is hard already? 🤔 Maybe needed a longer back flush prior to recharge?

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  @junew45362 жыл бұрын

  We just bought a standard water softener but we have a problem opening the top cap of the unit as it is too tight. Should we still go ahead to hook it up first? or will you have any suggestions on any tools we will need to get in order to open it? Thanks.

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  We put the top cap on hand tight. If you have a strap wrench you can give that a try.

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  @ThepowderbluesForum2 жыл бұрын

  Have another question. I have taken coarse water softener salt and blended it. So now its essentially salt powder. Does the salt need to be fine grain? Or is salt turned into a powder ok?

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  That should work.

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  @jw63202 жыл бұрын

  Does anyone have problem opening the top cap?

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  @lolaloliepopАй бұрын

  Yes can't get it off

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  @kellypotter2 жыл бұрын

  How often do I need to add salt.??

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  Depends on your water hardness and usage. It's different for everyone.

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  @ThepowderbluesForum2 жыл бұрын

  And then what? Salt regen? Flush resin first?

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  @ThepowderbluesForum2 жыл бұрын

  Does the water supply then go into the outlet side to flush? Or does the water supply just get reconnected to the "In" side? Im stumped with the term backflushing. Im assuming that means you actually run the water source backwards through the out? Connect water source to out? drain out of the input side? I use this in my shower. I have a wand hose that goes from shower neck into the In side. Another shower hose and wand coming out of the output side. Just confused.

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  The regeneration process is when you add the salt and flush it through the softener. The backflush is what you do every 3 months by running the was through the softener backwards.

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  @ThepowderbluesForum2 жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 Oh wow i didnt know we did both a regen and backflush. The "was" is supposed to be "water"? At any rate...im still confused on the regen. After salt goes in....do i just run water through it....from the input side? So the pencil thin stream is coming out the "output" side? Its not reversed?

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  Can you call us at 260-482-9614

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  @ThepowderbluesForum2 жыл бұрын

  @@TheBenjamin5002001 Can you guys ship the park model to Hawaii?

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  @@ThepowderbluesForum yes

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  @joshenos772 жыл бұрын

  Is there anything I can add to assist with removing sulfur smelling water? Unit works great, removed a lot of the sulfur smell but while better it is still there.

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  @TheBenjamin50020012 жыл бұрын

  You need a Catalytic Carbon (Sulfur Removal) Cartridge.

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  @fireflymary92693 жыл бұрын

  What happens if you accidentally (out of stupidity) dump some of the resin out?

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  @TheBenjamin50020013 жыл бұрын

  If you dumped out more then a cup call us. Less then a cup don't worry about it.