INSTALLING THE CHEAPEST ($500) WATER SOFTENER FROM LOWES
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2021
- Looked around and found the cheapest water softener, read the reviews and decided to try it out, WATCH ME DO THE INSTALL. I also decided to install the A.O. SMITH Central Filter (which is a carbon filter) to remove odor and dirt particles.
A.O. SMITH 40,000 Grain = $450 (on sale)
A.O. SMITH Central Filter= $269 (on sale)
Copper pipe and fittings = $190
PVC pipe and fittings = $180
5- 50lbs bags of salt = $30
Total for project = $1,120
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Great job! And thanks for sharing. I am doing the same outside with the same unit. I will be anxious to see your next video as I have the same problem. Thanks again and great job!
Have you had any issues of it being outdoors? I have a 2011 outdated culligan he unit, and it's outside. Location on west side of home. Do you keep yours covered to protect from elements?
Bought one yesterday along with filters, going to have my wife install it, can't wait
You must live where it never freezes to install all that pipe outdoors with no insulation!
I rarely comment but you did a great job. It’s like you’ve been posting videos for years. We close on a place and this was all I needed to know. Keep it up, you’ve got a subscriber.
Thanks for watching!
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Great video on this very informative!
Thanks for the video. I will turn mine on tomorrow.
Doing this same system tomorrow, first thing I thought was the table is a great idea rather than have it scattered about the grass/ground.
Interested in possibly getting the same softener. How's it holding up and would you get again ?? Thanks
So the existing water spout had to removed ? Or can it be added to your new copper ?
My understanding of the pvc/cpvc issue is regarding hot water. You want cpvc for hot water lines. Also, the cement is not interchangeable. You need the cement for cpvc if using cpvc
When you have a slow drip in your water line and it’s preventing your solder from flowing, stuff white bread in the pipe, it will block the water long enough to get a good bead and then dissolve when you turn your water back on and flow out of the pipe
Do the same. Works great
My new interview question for plumbers.
Sure, it doesn't dissolve, it turns to mud and clogs up screens in faucets and the valves on the softener. There are special pipe plugs you insert into the pipe and when done, heat up the pipe where the plug is and it melts without clogging up aerators and valves.
@@everythingreviewsandnews1229 yeah, use the expandable insertable plugs. Don't be putting organic matter in plumbing... I'll at least never do that.
Make sure to open all faucets and flush toilets so there is no suction and water will drain to the lowest point. Then, after time to drain, there is some flexibility in the pipe. Just before heating, pull down on the pipe to pitch any standing water, near the joint, out of the pipe.
When do you add the salt after brine/slow rinse or during?
Hey you did a good job 👍🏼 congrats I’m just about to do mine on my house. How you like it ao smith water softener? And also if tha lil tank necessary? I’ve seen another videos whit out it
This is great video
One question considering how water was brown before install
Out of curiosity do you live in Flint Michigan by the chance I heard water isn’t good?
Hi thank you for a great video so someone just quoted me $3200 to do the water softener system…. If I buy a good one at Home Depot and have someone install it will it be cheaper that route ? Thanks in advance :)
Sharkbite has a copper pipe ( CTS) to PVC connector.
What happened after Brian slow rinse? It rinsed for 30mins??
You need a vacuum break to get the water out of the pipes. Open the faucets and showers. Cpvc is for boilers.
How many gallons discharge when it regenerates?
I bet everyone's hair feels fabulous now.
Our old 2011 culligan unit was installed outside, control panel is non responsive. Have you had any issues with yours outside?
great job and nice video. I would add shutoffs and isolate them so that if you need to service the filter or softener you dont lose water to the house.
Is it weather sealed for outside use?
Update please? how is it working?!
how does the water taste?
Can you run the drain into the sump pump hole
How is this unit holding up?
Can you give us an update on how this system has been working out? I’m looking at doing a similar system on my exterior wall.
Yes, update please. Are you happy with the system? Anything you would have done differently in hindsight?
how many people in a house can use this?
Just FYI people (as an AOSmith rep). In some states in the West, such as Utah, these DIY systems aren't rated for the hardness of water you have. In the industry we call these DIY systems 'semi-soft' systems, and they are usually going out on customers in a few years. Nationally they have around 25% return rate through Lowe's. Point is, don't buy this system unless you really know what you're doing and you live in an area that's not too hard. I recommend finding a local AOSmith dealer that can come recommend a system for you home that will fully purify your water and last you for 10-20 years. If you're in Utah WaterQuest is a fantastic AOSmith dealer :))
I am curious if you have a fire prevention sprinkler system installed in your home. And if so if you had and extra steps to undertake to make sure the pressure did not fall below the threshold cut off pressure for that system? Because I bought a similar system about 5 months ago and I've been hesitant to begin the project due to my fire systen
Do you notice a different in taste of your soft water? Did you consider hooking it up only to the hot water line at all?
I know this is old but I just installed this today and yes there is a significant difference. Our tap water used to smell bad and taste of chlorine. Would burn your eyes if you got water in them..now with the soft water and carbon filter the water is tasteless and odorless. And best part for kids is it doesn't burn your eyes! I installed a 4 stage system. 25micron pre filter. Water system by ao smith carbon filter, water softener and 5micron post filter.
Anyone looking to purchase these, AO smith is the cheapest, if you stack their discount which is basically 50% of the time, with honey gold, you can get this exact size for 340 delivered to your door, and recieve 30$ worth of honey gold! For 310 it's a steal peeps
How do you get a 50% discount???
I wanted to install my own. But labor was 350 so I went with that lol
Hey buddy this is a great video. Can you confirm if your water bill went up? Just wondering how much of excess water is wasted every month in regenerating your salt based system.
You can expect 30-60gallons roughly per regeneration cycle. If you properly size your system to your water usage and water hardness you should expect a regeneration cycle roughly once per week. 120-240 gallons per month. I installed a similar Morton brand 45,000 grain system for a family of 4 and honestly did not notice a difference on my water bills although I'm sure it was a minimal increase due to the fact it's using water once a week for regeneration.
How long does it last?
Do you like this system? I spent an hour at Lowes last night looking at it. It would not fit in my trunk so I figured I'd come home and do more research.
Can you drink this water or cook with it?
So how’s your watersoftner working for you?
Is that unit waterproof or is it ok to leave outside in the elements?
No it is not recommended to be outside.
The grey pipe is for electric. White is for water.
The difference between the pvc and the cpvc is the temperature they will withstand! Both for potable water. Cpvc is for hot water!
Need to panic bud…. Deep breath
Cpvc doesn't hold up well to uv light, will turn brittle and fail well before pex, or copper
I had media that looked like orange/red color oozing out of media tank seam at just under 5 years mark. Original color is yellow, must have turned red from iron in the water. But, I don't think they are using high-quality seal.... luckily got it replaced for free since media tank is covered upto 10 years. Just had to live without softener for couple of days and had to disasamble old one, come up with make shift bypass pipe, and install new one. I won't be buying AO smith products in the future, though.
Just the video i was looking for as i am shopping for a water treatment system and debating on whether a water softener or a saltless water conditioner with a water filtration system is the way to go. I am told by many that a saltless water conditioner with a water filtration system is better because there is no monthly overhead salt cost. How much is the salt usage costing you each month, and did you consider going with the saltless treatment solution?
Without salt, it's just a water conditioner and not a softener. Softeners remove calcium, magnesium, and iron with salt. The salt use is incredibly low. Unless you have a massive house with a lot of people, you're only looking at a bag, which you can pick up from Lowes, Walmart, Home Depot etc, every 1-2 months if you want to keep it topped off. Realistically, as long as you can't see the water line in your brine tank, you don't NEED to add salt yet.
@@DrSlobGoblin Thank you - really appreciate your input as i am on the fence on whether an actual water softener is worthwhile since the water conditioner supposedly will neutralize the hardness of the water (descale) without actually removing the minerals.
@@mikefa5891 The minerals being present is the hardness and the scale. Unless there's some magical new technology that prevents them from settling on surfaces or sticking together, they'll be there.
@@DrSlobGoblin Ok you've convinced me to add a water softener to my water treatment system - is there anything you would change in your setup if you had to do it all over again, such as adding a sediment filter?
The difference in the white PVC is the water pressure it will handle.
Does soft water taste different?
not much since the ion exchange method used in these softeners does not remove any organics that cause the usual taste and odor issues with tap water. you need a separate reverse osmosis system to help with that.
Doesn’t have to go in the basement so water doesn’t get in or out from the weather
To deal with dripping water I was told to put white bread in the pipe.
the old timers at my job used that method, they'd break off a piece of their sandwich bread and push it into the line. It would swell and stop the leak for them to sweat the line. Afterwards, start flowing the water and the bread would either break down or flush out the lowest pipe
Really CPVC is met for hot water,, PVC is not. PVC can get brittle and start breaker over time with hot water, CPVC won’t.
I cant install this but ill still save having a plumber do it. A company that rhymes with the word surprising quoted me $5000-6000. And im dead serious🤔
So weird to see water plumbing above ground outside. You sure don't live in Pennsylvania!
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Yeah my husband was going to do it himself and he just doesn’t have the time and we ended up giving in and paying a company to do so they’re so expensive
What did you pay? I just signed up for a company to do it all for $6,900. I wonder if o should cancel?
@@JJLTACTICALSOUTIONS hope you cancelled, that's a rip
Still watching lol, would recommend pex 100% also if you do use PVC make sure you use schedule 80 pvc if you are using pvc for water, it is meant for pressure whereas schedule 40 is not meant for pressure
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I hope you have a cover for your system having it outside like that is not good unless you have a cover
If its cold water just use pvc... cpvc is meant for hot water up to 200 degrees. pvc is up to 140.. And why would you want to use copper at all in 2021? pvc with glue is so much cheaper and if you're lazy and have a lot of money use shark bite. If its outside though just use pvc and the cement as far as you can and save the money.
Most stressful part of this install would be explaining to u know how how long the water will be shut off……… lifestresses
You can do it without the water being shut off. I soldered 3 shutoffs. In a U shape. With 2 Ts. Cut out 16in of copper, add shark bite T with soldered pipe attached.
Put that thing in the garage
Ya is that normal for it to be outside in warm states? northern they are inside in the basement..
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@@frugooscapecodemask If the climate is warm enough especially if you don’t have a water softener loop
Sorry people he knows nothing about plumbing