@@therecipestation1026 Modesty is a virtue 👍🏼. I got it done this past weekend. Had to move the water heater to create space ( thankfully had a good friend help out with hooking it up again ) end result : excellent soft water and our RO system is back and running again
Good video, thanks for posting. Do you know how to turn of "Salt Saver"? I am not in CA and don't want it on. The manual does not address turning it off.
Is the water out from the wall pipeline connected to the inlet valve on the water softener? Please explain to me. My plumber connected the water out pipeline to the outline valve on A.O. Smith Water Softener. Is it right?
When you had to tighten the adapters after turning the water on and seeing that it was leaking, did you have to take the clips off to tighten or just shut off water? I have same problem with a very slow drip and don't want to ruin the whole install. Thanks.
My PPM came back at 427PPM. How do I calculate where to set the Hardness value. Any help would be appreciated. Where did you come up with dividing by 17.1? I have a Well If I do the calculation you used I divided 427PPM by 17.1 and came up with a setting number of 24.970 or I would say its 25. Is that the number I program into the unit? Thank you!
Bart - helpful thanks... FYI - you shouldnt sand the copper pipe when using a shark-bite fitting... the o-ring seals on the smooth surface of the pipe, you may have been lucky here, but its not a recommended practice.
Your overflow should not go to a drain point above the outlet, as it raises the overflow level to the apex of the tubing. Given the low likelihood of an overflow, you would probably be ok, but I drain mine into the water heater pan, well below the outlet.
What is the make and model of the gun I am going to need for this install? hehe About 30 seconds in, the pistol there with all the other tools. I just keep mine on my hip.
Alan Funk lol I think that a nice Ruger will help with the install. I usually keep mine on my hip, but, it was really freaking hot so I just sat it there
Does your water "feel" soft like that slick feeling when showering? I recently replaced my old softener with the same one as you and it doesn't have that slick feeling anymore. I'm not sure if my softener is working. I might buy a hardness test kit
Yes it does... but it depends on how much water we use.. first thing in the morning yes, but after using water all day, it seems to dissipate.. maybe we’re using too much water
Thanks I tested the hardness with a Hach kit and it was hard... Used some iron out to recharge resin.. had to do it twice and it started coming out soft again
Does water stay in the softener after recharge is complete? My salt level is 4 and water level in it is 6.? Does water need to drain completely after recharge?
@@jjbodean1970 That is for the initial start up, after that the unit takes care of its self... You do still have to add salt periodically, that is your responsibility.
@@therecipestation1026 Found out the lower drain is operated by gravity, which means water must flow down hill. It is only used in case tank overflows.
The hose from the tank is in case of overflow and should be above the drain pipe, not as this one is installed. Also, both the tank overflow hose and the brine hose ( hose from top of unit) are to be installed with an " air gap". The ends of the hoses should be a minimum of 1 1/2 " above the open end of the drain pipe. This is to prevent sewage/waste water from entering the system should the drain side of the home's plumbing back-up.
You can have someone turn on the water shutoff valve and feel where it comes from. But cold water comes from the city and goes to the water heater so cold = intake and hot = out (to home). Then you have a waste line.
Not the same. I love my 10 year old Rheem A/C but worried about some water softner Rheem reviews so likely will get another GE like in video, my GE lasted 10 years but starting year 6 can't change the settings but can still recharge so it works.
Thank you! I didn't know how to get the hardness in our house and with your video was pretty easy to calculate.
Thank you very much
Good video, thanks for posting!
Good job Bart. Going to give this a try this weekend.
HanjiGuruji thanks! It was pretty easy.. and I’m no handyman
@@therecipestation1026 Modesty is a virtue 👍🏼. I got it done this past weekend. Had to move the water heater to create space ( thankfully had a good friend help out with hooking it up again ) end result : excellent soft water and our RO system is back and running again
HanjiGuruji this was actually my first.. I recently moved out in the country and the house already had the lines, so I was lucky there
Good video, thanks for posting. Do you know how to turn of "Salt Saver"? I am not in CA and don't want it on. The manual does not address turning it off.
thanks very helpful
what is the black hose coming out of the water softener looks like it's coming out of the tank? it looks like it's about 12" from the top. thanks
Is the water out from the wall pipeline connected to the inlet valve on the water softener? Please explain to me.
My plumber connected the water out pipeline to the outline valve on A.O. Smith Water Softener. Is it right?
When you had to tighten the adapters after turning the water on and seeing that it was leaking, did you have to take the clips off to tighten or just shut off water? I have same problem with a very slow drip and don't want to ruin the whole install. Thanks.
Do you have to recharge if you change water hardness level?
Can I ask why did you put a teflon tape on a rubber gasket fitting?
My PPM came back at 427PPM. How do I calculate where to set the Hardness value. Any help would be appreciated. Where did you come up with dividing by 17.1? I have a Well If I do the calculation you used I divided 427PPM by 17.1 and came up with a setting number of 24.970 or I would say its 25. Is that the number I program into the unit? Thank you!
Bart - helpful thanks... FYI - you shouldnt sand the copper pipe when using a shark-bite fitting... the o-ring seals on the smooth surface of the pipe, you may have been lucky here, but its not a recommended practice.
Would have loved to see the copper removal and connecting the Shark Bite and also removing the older softener. But thanks for this.
What is the correct position the bypass?
Do you have to turn off your water heater
Can you link the connectors you used
Your overflow should not go to a drain point above the outlet, as it raises the overflow level to the apex of the tubing. Given the low likelihood of an overflow, you would probably be ok, but I drain mine into the water heater pan, well below the outlet.
I do not see your Motorized shutoff valve installed on one of the adapters???
Awesome video Where! Where exactly did you add the water? Did you put it in the brinewell tank or the salt tank?
I don’t understand the question... I didn’t add water
I have the same unit. I have to manually set the recharge every few nights. Does it not do it on its own timed schedule?
Mine seems to work
I went to my local home depot and they had the ge gxshc40n water softener. Is that different from the 40v?
Not sure... this is the limit of my water softener knowledge lol
What is the make and model of the gun I am going to need for this install? hehe About 30 seconds in, the pistol there with all the other tools. I just keep mine on my hip.
Alan Funk lol I think that a nice Ruger will help with the install. I usually keep mine on my hip, but, it was really freaking hot so I just sat it there
Thanks
Does your water "feel" soft like that slick feeling when showering? I recently replaced my old softener with the same one as you and it doesn't have that slick feeling anymore. I'm not sure if my softener is working. I might buy a hardness test kit
Yes it does... but it depends on how much water we use.. first thing in the morning yes, but after using water all day, it seems to dissipate.. maybe we’re using too much water
Thanks I tested the hardness with a Hach kit and it was hard... Used some iron out to recharge resin.. had to do it twice and it started coming out soft again
@@davidochoa6443 ya I used that stuff recently too and then it felt fine again. Machine says you are supposed to use it every time you add salt
Does water stay in the softener after recharge is complete?
My salt level is 4 and water level in it is 6.?
Does water need to drain completely after recharge?
Mine usually does, never see water in it
Did you have any issue with the water being salty after install? I put mine in yesterday and my water tastes salty now. Would love any advise!
Well, my wife says it’s salty, but I don’t think so.. guess it’s just an opinion based on if you are Colombian or not lol
Maybe set the incoming water hardness lower, so the machine feeds less salt?
Can you give me a parts list plz thx a lot
Where did you find the shark bite adapter?
Home Depot has them, I’m sure Lowe’s does too
hi need to disconnect mine for remodel whats best way to do it??
Honestly, couldn’t tell you. Might be hard, unless you have some way to close off the water lines
Must you add water? I’ve had mine for three months and I’ve never added water just the salt.
Thanks, Annemarie
No I’ve never added water.. think it’s supposed to do it on its own. Thanks for watching!
@@therecipestation1026 you say you're supposed to add 3 gallons of water here: th-cam.com/video/DNhyv1X0Cgs/w-d-xo.html
@@jjbodean1970 That is for the initial start up, after that the unit takes care of its self... You do still have to add salt periodically, that is your responsibility.
I see the tank drain is above the hole of softener. Is this ok?
Seems to work for me, I’ve never had a problem
@@therecipestation1026 Found out the lower drain is operated by gravity, which means water must flow down hill. It is only used in case tank overflows.
The hose from the tank is in case of overflow and should be above the drain pipe, not as this one is installed. Also, both the tank overflow hose and the brine hose ( hose from top of unit) are to be installed with an " air gap". The ends of the hoses should be a minimum of 1 1/2 " above the open end of the drain pipe. This is to prevent sewage/waste water from entering the system should the drain side of the home's plumbing back-up.
Where did u get the water softener
Home depot
How do you figure out the in and out. Mine is labeled hot water cold water
You can have someone turn on the water shutoff valve and feel where it comes from. But cold water comes from the city and goes to the water heater so cold = intake and hot = out (to home). Then you have a waste line.
How do I setup the WiFi
Doesn’t have WiFi.. I picked the model without it because It was like $300 more and I can just walk to the garage to look lol
This GE softener looks identical to the Rheem unit sold at Home Depot...
Not the same. I love my 10 year old Rheem A/C but worried about some water softner Rheem reviews so likely will get another GE like in video, my GE lasted 10 years but starting year 6 can't change the settings but can still recharge so it works.
Holy shit think you can shake the camera just a little more?