How To Install Water Softener System Aquasure Harmony Series | Water Softener Loop Connection
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- A Full how to video showing your from unboxing the system to the finished installation. I'll show you how to install your own water softener system and how easy it can be. There are a few different paths to take depending on your budget and the system you choose. But the main connections and functions of the system are all pretty much the same. I'll have several links below to different systems, tools and things you may need to install your own and save some money!
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It is extremely rare to find someone actually doing this on camera. countless videos of people showing the finished thing and talking about it. thanks!
Awesome! I’m happy you got something from the video. I’m probably like many other people out there and I have actual questions about a process or Serta in step, and exactly like you said , other videos just gloss over things. My goal was to actually show the process and show anywhere I got hung up on because I know others could too. Thank you for watching my video 🤙🏼
Thanks. Your video saved me $600. I had epoxy installed on in my garage & had to remove my softener. When I called the plumbing company, they wanted $600 to remove it & install it back 2 days later. Your video helped me do it myself & save $600. Thanks man!
Man that’s awesome to hear! I’m happy you got it done and saved that money. That’s a great feeling. I know they have to charge some for travel time there and back and the probably few minutes or an hour of their time, but $600 is a little much for just uninstall and reinstall. That’s cool you got it done yourself.
I found myself in the same situation. This video is truly a money saver
People like you help the world turn. Thank you!
Thank you. I appreciate that.
My husband and I just finished installing our system. Followed every step all the way to the end. Great video easy installation. Also to let all of you know. We save so much $$$$ by doing this our selfs😊
🥳🥳 that’s freakin’ awesome!! Good job!!
You're right about the instructions at the beginning not telling you to leave the outlet closed during that System Startup. It only says to open the outlet to let it flow back in the house at the end of the instructions on step 5. I'm sure many others like me started it by reading one step at a time. 😅 LOL
Thankfully I was also watching your video while doing this and shut off the outlet valve at the 5 minute mark after starting it.
I do have one tip I'd like to mention.
For anyone setting this up for the first time. Make sure to secure that drain line. When my unit kicked on that drain line shot up out of my floor drain and sprayed water all over the place. 😂
lol oh no. Yes good information. You should have that drain like secured for sure. I didn’t realize how much pressure that small line would have. If you don’t have it clamped or secured with a connector of some sort you should definitely make sure it is.
And yes the instructions could be a little better though through for people following along. Thank you for finding my video and watching. I appreciate it. Happy I could be of some help.
I just want to say thank you for your video, and the installation process went flawlessly! Projects like these is very intimidating to me, but I couldn’t believe how easy it really was. It was like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. Thank you.
That’s awesome to hear! I’m happy you got it done. I know that feeling when it all comes together. And then that feeling of saving some money. Thank you for watching and finding my channel.
Great video bro, I like that you’re very clear on explaining every single step! Great lighting as well. You knocked out of the ball park!!
Thank you I really appreciate that.
Truly the best review that anyone can ask for. I applaud you. You have provided me with all the insight required to be able to conquer this installation. Thank you again bro. You're the man.
I really appreciate you commenting. Makes me happy that I made the video and it’s helping people. Thank you!
I also just posted a video about how to test your water before and after. So you can see how well your system is working. Not a long video but I was pretty happy to see my water hardness almost down to zero
@Fort Knox Co. awesome. I'll definitely take a look. I'll pick up a few water test to do the same. Thank you bro. You do great work, and more importantly, you go above and beyond with the videos. Your instructions, direction, and guidance are truly appreciated.
@@BRONXDEVILDOG I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Means a lot. If you have any questions with something on the install let me know. 🤙🏼
Just purchased my Aquasure Harmony Water Softener. Your very descriptive video was a great help in my installation.
That’s awesome. I’m happy I could be of help
Just installed this system, this video was extremely helpful. Ended up having to go with 3/4” to 1” from my wall to pre filter and then on to softener. Got shark bites with 45* elbows with threaded male ends on them. Lines connected directly. They had 3/4 to 1” lines at ace hardware for $20. Did the replacement/install this afternoon, it’s working like a charm.
That’s awesome to hear! And those shark bites are a great find! $20 sounds like a steal. I’ve seen some of those larger shark bites fittings go for a pretty penny
You have definitely explained and demonstrated this assembly very clearly...the best I've ever seen..I have the exact same softener and now I won't need to call a plumber...thanks again !!
That’s awesome to hear. Thank you for the kinds words. I try to put useful info out in these videos when showing how something works or how to install yourself.
This is an excellent video and probably saved us about $600 in installation by doing it ourselves. Thank you SO much! Perfect instructions!
That’s awesome! I love hearing this! I really appreciate the kind words. Happy you got it done and saved that cash !
I was overcharged for a water softner in the past because I did not have the knowledge to install it myself. You make this look so easy. I think I will try it myself, thanks to your video.
Your very welcome. And I know exactly what your talking about. My first time having someone come by from a installation company they quoted me first around $6k. Then talking them down to something like $2.3k. Still pretty crazy. That’s one of the reasons I do a lot of DIY installations, it’s because I’m motivated by the savings I can have. I can actually afford to have some of those nice things by doing it myself, and not having to be charged or overcharged in some cases. It’s a lot of things that we can do ourselves if we just had a little bit of information. And nowadays with TH-cam and Minnie, good channels out there it’s really easy to find that information in Build that confidence.
Thanks for your bye xt I’m new to well and septic guy jut hit me for 4k had to visa I’m apprehensive to allow them to install water softener ca I ask what they hit for an installation. They want to charge me 6k to install tankless water heater
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@@blt981 sorry. I mistyped. Probably autocorrect. I meant “with TH-cam and many good channels out there”.
One of the vest videos I'm have seen. Thank you sir for the detailed instructions. You really save folks some money here, including me
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I was hoping I could provide some valuable content on here.
Awesome how to video. You saved me a lot of $$$ by giving me the confidence to do it myself. Clear and concise instructions made this easy.
Thank you! I happy to hear this. That was my goal. It’s always nice to be able to save some big money and do stuff like this yourself. Then you’ll have more confidence in the next project you want to tackle
Damn man jajajajajaja I had some questions but you didn't leave anything, the best explained video I've ever seen, thanks for the video
Nice! Thats great to hear. I always worry I’m going too far into the weeds on stuff. But I always feel like everyone will be able to take at least part of what I’m saying useful.
You are an excellent instructor. Thank you sir for sharing your gift of teaching.
Thank you I really appreciate that.
Just installed my system - very easy to follow..only challenge is the blue retaining clip. The yellow was simple once I took it out (as shown) but the blue doesn’t go as flush.. it’s in and not going anywhere but would’ve liked seeing how you got it to set. Great video!!
That’s great you got it done. Sorry I didn’t get the video of seating the blue clip. Those small pieces can be tricky sometimes. But once you know how they are supposed to work you can
Hopefully figure it out like you did. If I make another video showing the next install I’ll try to go in more detail on those kind of things.
Great informative video. I installed the Aquasure water softner today. It took me about 8 hours but it was my bad because I had to make multiple back and forth trips to Home Depot for parts. i will tidy it up tomorrow and have it running inside our home. I purchased a PEX tool for the connections and it was pretty simple once I got going. On to the next home project..... Thank you so much for taking the time and going step by step.
That’s awesome to hear! That PEX tool is awesome. Did you get the pex A expansion or PEX B clamp style? We have pex A in our home and it’s all I’ll ever use now. Having that tool is a life saver. I’m about to run all water lines in this casita build. I’ll be filming all of it and doing explorations on all the areas. Kitchen, two full baths, laundry, exterior hose hook ups, everything.
I have the PEX B style clamp. My home is a new build (4 years) so I will be using it for small projects. THANKS again!@@FortKnoxCo
@@sergiocarrasco3169 your welcome. I appreciate it.
This video helped me install my system in no time! Thanks for the help!
That’s awesome to hear! Happy I could be of help!🤙🏼 good job getting it done.
Thank you that was one of the best tutorial videos I've have ever seen.
You’re very welcome. I appreciate that.
You made this so easy! I did ours in 60 minutes. Start to finish
That’s awesome to hear. Good job! Happy I could be of help
Thanks so much for making this video. We ended up ordering the same softener from Amazon, got a couple 24" sharkbite connector/hoses and VIOLA! It was as easy as you made it look. The manual was good, but you were great. We really appreciate all the pointers. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much ! Happy to hear you had a smooth installation and I could be of help! Keeps me motivated!
I bought this system and your video is awesome! Thank you!!!
Thank you! That’s awesome to hear. We loved this system. It did great softening the hard water here in Vegas.
Great Video, I just purchased same kit and your video really helped with install, thank you
That’s awesome! We love our system. No complaints. Did you check out my hard water testing video? We wanted to make sure it was making a difference and we confirmed that it is softening the water to under 50ppm
Thank you hoss..I was intimated with doing this in my home. But I’m starting this project this week. Again thank you.
That’s awesome to hear. Thank you. If you have any questions along the way let me know
I asked my plumber to install this but he said he would be busy for at least a week..I think that was double talk for try diying it before calling me. Thank you for a very well explained video.
Well thank you. I appreciate it. That’s unfortunate he didn’t want the work. But this is definitely something you can tackle yourself. Depending on where your starting point is with your softener water loop you may
Have a very quick install.
Going to be installing ours myself now, looks like I’ll be cutting the copper U shaped connection and adding shark bites like you said. Thank you so ouch for your detailed explanation!
That’s awesome ! I’m happy to be of help. Those shark bite with the male threads to come off the pipes make the whole process so much quicker. Not complicated at all after getting the loop set up
Excellent video! Thank you for your efforts.
Thank you. I appreciate that
Really awesome video!! Just installed it with the sharkbite quick connects and not even a drop of water in the floor!
That’s awesome!! Good job!!
Great video! You’re going to save my family a ton of money
Thank you. That’s awesome to here. It’s the best feeling keeping the hard earned money in the pockets
Well i now feel overqualified to fix my water softener, thank you! 🫶🏽
Your very welcome !
Great video, thank you for taking the time to do this. I’m ordering mine today now that I have your guide to help me install it.
That awesome to hear! I figured maybe people would have some of the same questions I had when doing these inspections, so why not just film a full assembly and install and put it out there. I appreciate the kind words
bought the same uniot by coincidence.. very good video and gave me the confidence to install myself
thanks
That’s awesome! Your very welcome!
Thank you for the helpful and interesting instructional video. You explained the steps in a very easy going but knowledgeable way. Thanks again.
You’re welcome I’m happy you got something from it. I was hoping to help other ppl understand what’s going on with the softener and maybe they will save the money and do the project themselves
Great video! I will be installing a similar system when we move into Lot#2! Thanks!
Thank you! That’s awesome. If you have any questions shoot them my way
We bought this exact system and it was installed today. We love it already!
Nice! We love our too. Have no complaints and it works like a dream. Very good for the money as well.
How long did it take?
@@cleo5721 the full installation took about an hour or so. But each persons situation could differ depending on how their water loop is set up. That’s the hardest part really. The connection of the waters softener is easy.
@@FortKnoxCo thank you! I’m scared to do it by myself. But watched your video twice. I will try! 😃 my house has 2.5bath with 3 people living. Is your water softener too big for my house?
@@cleo5721 no it wouldn’t be too big. But you can also choose the size down. I think it’s the 45,000 grain? They have a couple models to choose from.
Great Video! I thought you were cool before I saw the stash, now you've got my respect 😎
Haha. I appreciate that.
Very helpful I got tripped up on the valves and BD,BF cycles. Had them on bipass and never switched open/closed, thank you for explaining
No problem at all. Happy I could be of help
Awesome thanks for the video. Just ordered this set up 👍
That’s great! Your going to love it
Do I need to install a separate filter system? Or this unit does the filtration too?
Are you talking about a filtration system for drinking water? That would be a reverse osmosis system at your sink or desired location. This unit is a water softener and removes several harmful things but mainly it’s purpose is to reduce or remove the hardness of the water to extend the life of the house, fixtures, appliances and to be better for your hair & skin.
Men thank you, i watch a lot of videos and this one is the best explained
I really appreciate that. Happy you found it helpful
This video is awesome. The instructions are clear as day. I will like and subscribe.
I really appreciate that! Thank you
Bought the same unit. Helpful video. Thanks.
Awesome! Happy hear that. We still
Love our system. No complaints
Nice job man! Well done my friend.
Thank you I appreciate that
One of the best and easiest videos on doing this type of setup. Thanks for the great video! I'm about to cut the cord on my monthly water exchange service and you have given me a lot of useful info. I think I have the same type hookup as yours (one clear flex line going into the house and two copper water lines that attach to the tank). I think my copper lines are smaller than yours. My system also seems to be looped together atm. Looks like I need to do some cutting and making sure I get the right shark bites for my application. Otherwise, you have given me some confidence!
That’s awesome. It’s definitely something you can do yourself. And cutting the pipes and putting the fittings on is probably the easiest part. If you know the pipe size ahead of time, you can obviously have the fittings in hand and ready to go. But you could also take the loop that you cut out to the local hardware store and compare it to the right fitting as well. Most commonly houses have a 1 inch line. In my case it was one and a quarter. A little bit more common in newer builds but just depends on where you live. And who your builder is. But it’s all very doable.
@@FortKnoxCo I just found a small scrap piece of copper pipe that was on the floor near where the hookup is and it seems to be 3/4" ID. Off of one of the pipes, there seems to be a small ball type valve that can be turned open (for aux water...maybe like to wash cars, etc?). Anyway, I'm guessing that would denote it being the "out" side. Now to get a parts list and the courage to tackle this job. Thanks for your reply and help.
@@daves5445 no problem at all. 3/4” is even better and way more common. You can order a water softener with the 3/4” outlets too and make the whole install easier.
@@FortKnoxCo Thanks so much for the answers and ideas. I'll give them a call and see my options. Bravo on the great video and content!
Well ladies and gentleman I just got my water softener installed Saturday.
I used shark bites I ended up making bypass just in case if I ever have to service water softener yes I do know water softener does have by pass but if you have to replace or get water softener serviced I don’t have to shut my water off.
Make sure all of the shark bites have rubber o rings installed inside. One of my shut off valves did not have rubber o ring installed I had leak when I try turning water On.
Before you cut measure twice maybe even three times lol.
I was able to by pass one out of three faucets going outside.
So when I water garden I’m not using soft water.
This video did help my a lot Thanks again Dude keep in mind if you guys attempt this project mustaches are optional 😂 👍🏻
Haha. Awesome! Great job man. Sounds like you figured it all out. I’m happy to hear this success story 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thank you so much for the video. I have this extra sediment filter ( Fortitude V2 Series Triple Purpose Filter) along with the 64k grain softener which is making me think twice about doing it myself as it has to either run through before or after the softening . But other wise this video is super helpful.
Yes, this system came with the sediment particle filter as well. I didn’t install it in this video. But I did install it in another house. Usually they run it before the system so that it catches anything large coming from your city supply. But I’ve also seen people install it afterwards. In case anything from the filtering tank, makes its way through. Either way, it’s just another added layer of filtration and a big plus.
Great thorough video. I’ll only need to make one trip to the home improvement store now!
Nice!! You got this! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Great video, I appreciate your attention to detail.
Thank you. I tried to cover things I thought people would need to know. There always seems to be some details that the instructions don’t dive deep enough into.
Thank you so much for the very clear explanation on the install of this system, I am getting this system from AMAZON and I was really thinking on paying the $700 bucks a professional plumber would charge, but the 30 minutes of your video have just saved me that amount... 👍
100% ! that’s awesome to hear. Yeah it’s definitely something you can do yourself for sure. Happy I could be of help
Dude a plumber was going to charge me 700 lol
Not 700 sorry I meant 4000
@@anthonymcdonald4342 that a pretty big savings then if you do it yourself. Pays for the system itself
@@anthonymcdonald4342 oh wow, that’s a huge difference. Then your saving a ton of money. If plumbers are charging that much and people are paying for it I may be in the wrong business.
My system almost exactly 48,000 grain but very helpful Thanks
Yes, no matter what size the system. The hook up should almost be exactly the same.
Pretty good instructions. Hell of a lot better than some.of the others
Thank you 🤙🏼 Much appreciated
Great video man!!! Thank you for taking your time and explaining the whole installation process. I hate reading instructions so hou saved me sooo much time. Ill be installing one this weekend.
Only one question, do you fill the unit up before plugging in it and pressing cycle button?
No. Not on this model, it doesn’t ask you to refill the tank and then secure the top. With whole home systems that have a tank that has carbon mater inside they usually tell you to flush or fill the tank to “activate” the Charcoal. But with a water softener tank with resin inside it doesn’t require it.
Once you turn the system on and open up the water flow it will fill on its own
Your content is excellent!
Thank you I appreciate that.
Excellent video!
Thank you! I appreciate that
Great explainer video! I have the same system in my home. I had to reroute some plumbing so that I wasn't softening the water for my irrigation, but I have a pex system and a raised foundation so it wasn't that difficult. How often do you end up changing out the salt? Seems like mine is about every 1.5 - 2 months.
That’s about how often inhale to add a bag or two. Not too much. But it also depends on how often you have your system set to do the flush/refresh cycle.
Excellent install explanation! 👌
Thank you!! I know it was a bit long but 30 minutes ain’t bad for a full detailed install in my books
If you haven’t already hit the like button and/or consider subscribing. I’m coming out with a ton of new stuff now that we just moved into our new home. Lots of projects
Thanks for the video. Clear and helpful
Your very welcome.
Alright, now I'm confident I can install this myself instead of spending thousands of dollars to use a plumbing company. I'll let you know how it goes. Super helpful, thanks!
Nice! I’m happy to hear this. It’s definitely something you can do. Any questions along the way let me know
Exactly what I needed ! ! !
Awesome. Happy I could be of help
Awesome work. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you I appreciate that
Great help thanks for the video 👍🏼
Your welcome!
This is awesome, thanks man.
Your very welcome 🤙🏼
Thanks for showing us how
to install aquasure water softener.
You’re very welcome.
Thanks bro . I appreciate you . Saved me 650 .
Your welcome! That was the goal , do it yourself and save that money 🤙🏼
Thanks for the video, really helpful, quick question, what you recommend for plastic pipes, I heard I can't use shark bite because of the water pressure, what you recommend for that type of pipe?
That’s awesome thank you. As far as shark bites go if you ask any professional plumber, they’re obviously going to say negative things about them, but technically they are rated for plumbing. Very similar to almost any other type of push on fittings. It has a mechanism inside to secure the pipe whether it’s plastic or copper or PVC. Professional plumbers are always going to advise against it because they simply say that there’s potential for failure, yet at the same time, I know plenty of people who have had soldered copper pipes and they have failed and had leaks, and unfortunately were inside walls and it caused tons of damage. so hypothetically have a failure, but these things are engineered and sold with licensed scenes and patents to be able to be approved in usage.
As far as being rated for pressure, I have never had that problem before, either way I always recommend that if you’re going to install a push on fitting, use them in places that you can see or have access to that way if there ever was a failure you could easily see it and correct it. I wouldn’t usually put a press on fitting inside of a wall and seal it up , just somewhere that you could get an eye on it for whatever reason.
I’ve personally used press on fittings in different applications and have never had one fail. Just my personal experience.
As far as other types, I prefer PEX A, expansion fittings, since they are the newer technology and have tons of positive aspects. PEX B I would stay away from since the fittings and joints are more restrictive than the internal diameter of the pipe itself. So with multiple joints, you reduce the amount of water pressure through the whole entire circuit. With the fittings and joints are true internal diameter and they don’t restrict water flow throughout the circuit.
You’re the best ! Thank you for sharing this
Your very welcome 🤙🏼
Thanks! Looking into this water softener. I bought the Whirlpool one that all sites say is great but it crapped out on me after 1 year and the customer service is full of crap. So I’m just going to replace it. This design looks like a better solution from what I’ve seen with the Whirlpool.
We love this one. Have no complaints at all. Very simple and I like that the tank and salt bin are separate. But overall it’s the best bang for your buck in my opinion.
Thanks, this is super helpful. When I started the system to run the regeneration cycle, the drain line was running water for the whole time, around 1.5 hours. Is that expected? I feel this wastes too much water. In the future, would it run water from the drain line every time it regenerates? Thanks!
In the set up it will run for that long time to get the system filled and flushed. So it’s a lot longer. But when it does it’s cycle it will pull water from the brine tank and then flush out the resin tank once the salt water has cleaned out. It flushes through that line to the drain but does need to do this to discard the filtered/dirty water. I don’t believe it’s as long as the set up flushing though. These systems are supposed to be more water efficient because it only flushed when it’s needed and met the countdown of how many gallons have been filtered, so it’s important to set it up with the calculation the provide in the book based off your system size and house size. But other systems just run on a schedule and that can cause it to flush regularly and more often when not needed, wasting water.
Ur awesome.. vwry well explained.. gonna get 1 for house in Belize.
Thank you I really appreciate that
Thank you for the full explanation of this process it massively helped!!! At the very end you brought up something I may have messed up and wanted to double check if I need to redo the regen cycle. After starting it for the first time and it goes through the first process (bw?) I thought it meant to open both valves on the tank (was reading instructions not watching video at this point) so after a couple of minutes of it running with both valves open I saw the last bit of your video and ran back to shut off the valve to the house (out valve?) on top of the tank…. Then I sat back for a few more minutes and remembered I had installed bybass valves in case I needed to take remove the water softener and still need water to the house, needless to say I shut of the bybass’s as well but only a couple of minute remained on the bw cycle. I’m wondering if I need to restart the whole cycle now 🤦🏽♂️
Your very welcome. My guess is I’d think your fine. But I’d still get a hard water test kit and check to see the water hardness from an unsoftened location and then a softened location and make sure it’s softening the water sufficiently. Just to get piece of mind. When I did the water hardness test it just reconfirmed that it was working and I could sleep easy.
Sir your videos help me a lot, thank you very much.❤❤❤
I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for finding my video and commenting. I really appreciate it 🤙🏼
Just installed my AquaSure water softener and had to really lean on your video. I had the same issue as you with the orange locking clip not fully seating. It was leaking water when I opened the Inlet valve. Pulling the whole fitting out really saved me some head scratching. I used the Sharkbite supply lines connecting to 3/4 copper. Really hoping I wont regret that. Anyone out there had any issues with those? Thank you for putting this video together.
Awesome you got it done. Yeah there’s always a few troubleshooting along the way but we get it done. I’ve never had a problem with shark bites. That type of connection is commonly found in many places. Even on the water softener, lots of stuff nowadays has push in connections.
Rule of thumb I always say is if your going to use them in places that you can see or are exposed then go for it. You’ll know if it’s failing and can address it easily. Don’t use shark bite connections in places that are covered or concealed like inside walls and attics.
Great tutorial... Thank you!
Your very welcome. If you have any questions please ask. A few people have had the water level in the salt tank too high and there’s some easy remedies to fix it.
Nice video thanks for a clear guide to follow. My question is when you’re running a back wash cycle for the first time, I forgot to close the outlet valve from the softener to the house for like 10 minutes not realizing it at first that it needed to stay on bypass for an hour+. Will that cause any issues to the system or will it be fine for that short amount of time that it was on for?
It shouldn’t cause any problems. As the system runs it should work properly. That’s just the initial set up and fill/flush. It’s usually to just get water/air/small particles flushed through so you can start using the system. It won’t have any affect on the function of your system.
Sharkbites are like magic. Like any fitting I didn't trust it until I tried to remove it. You can hang a silverback gorilla off a properly seated sharkbite and it won't come off. You need to depress the release to get it off and then it pops off no problem. I'm sure they can fail, any fitting can fail, but they are the real deal.
I agree. Any fitting can fail. The shark bites are rated and approved fittings, I always just say install them where you can see them so if they ever leak you can catch it and replace it. But I’ve also seen “properly “ sweated copper joints in walls fail plenty of times…. Don’t know where the naysayers about copper sweated joints were on those ones. 🤷🏼♂️
Why is your video better then the manufacturers official video, how have they not hired you as there video guy. You are the best, I was frustrated till I saw your video
I really appreciate the kind words. I feel ya on the other videos, seems like they skip over a lot of stuff that I would have questions on. I try to put stuff in videos that I found helpful and parts I know people might have trouble with. Show them some techniques I used to overcome an obstacle.
I have another whole home filtration video coming out where a manufacturer actually asked me to make their how to install video for them. So that should be out here in the next week or so.
Thank you this is helpful, question: if I already install my water softener and it is time to add more salt, do I need to remove the water from the black container/bucket before I add more salt?
Nope. You just add salt to it as you need visually a few bags at a time
thanks for the detailed instruction!
Your welcome!
Holy crap dude, thanks a lot!
No prob! Happy I could be of some help!
Awesome video ! Thank you so much
Thank you! Happy to be of help.
Yo! Great video. I'm planning to grab a unit on Friday. I do have a loop in the garage but don't have the drain hose. I don't have a drain in garage either. Any idea how I should drain?
That’s awesome. I’d look again and see if there’s anything next to or near that loop that could be a drain. It almost goes hand-in-hand to put that loop there and also include a drain. Those loops are only for water softeners and they know that they need a drain. So my guess would be that they would’ve put one in. But then again builders do weird things. I would also look to see where your nearest drain is. If you don’t have a drain or sink in the garage obviously that’s not an option. But think about what is on the other side of the wall or nearby walls. In our case I know my drain goes into the adjacent wall right behind where are laundry room is. The washer and dryer have a drain in the wall there. That’s where this line that I have in my house actually goes up into the wall and down into that. So you may be able to do something like that where you have to put your own drain line in and it could be a short run over to the nearest drain in the wall like a bathroom or laundry room or kitchen sink possibly.
This is exactly what I needed to see, I’m just scratching by my trying to find the main pipe line from the street😅
Awesome to hear. Yeah it’s always good to know where you main water shut off is into the house. Comes in handy for a lot of things.
Great Video! I have a couple questions. 1. I am replacing an existing unit. Where the unit is in the basement while the brine tank is on the main floor in the garage. Will I experience any issues with the distance between the 2 or with the brine tank being higher than the unit?
I don’t know if the difference in elevation between the two will make a big difference. I believe the unit has a suction and pressure to push and pull the water in and out of the tank. Because it’s a hard plastic line I don’t believe there would be any difficulty in the pressure required to travel up or down. I’ve just never seen the Brian tank be in a separate location then the softener. If you’re able to put the salt tank next to the system, I would say do that, and you could keep everything all together. But if you have to have them in those separate locations then it may just be what it is. The only thing I could see being a factor is the distance that the water hast to travel to and from the brine tank. but again as long as it’s not excessive I don’t see how that would be a problem.
Awesome video!
Thank you. I appreciate it
We are looking at this system as we have heavy lime in oi our water, we do not have a garage only a 48-inch-tall crawl space. Can I install this inside the house and run the extra pluming needed. I have a closet I could install it in will I need to or should I put some reinforcement in the floor because of the extra weight? Thanks
You can install this unit inside if you’d like. It’s not too heavy. Their. Bigger unit 64,000 grain filter system says it only weights 149lbs. So if installing on a floor I wouldn’t worry so much about the weight. Most people install out in a garage or separate space because that’s where their easy water line access is and when the system is regenerating it makes noise. Not too loud in my opinion. But you wouldn’t want it running next to your head while trying to watch a movie.
Excellent and Very thorough explanation !!! What happens is you done have that loop connection ? I can’t find the in and out wall pipes 😩
If your home doesn’t have a softener water loop at all… you’ll have to add one. This isn’t too complicated but might require a plumber to come out if your a beginner. But you can have a loop placed into your main water supply that comes into your home and have the plumber just finish the loop with two 1” male ends and a shut off valve while their at it and then you can connect your own water softener system and still save thousands.
Awesome video
Thank you 🤙🏼
I’m on a well was gonna pay the well guy but I can do this…tnx bro
It’s definitely something you can do yourself with a few basic tools. You got it 🤙🏼
Greate explained!!! Thank you !
Thank you! You’re very welcome
Thank you so much for such an informative video. I’m looking at purchasing a whole house water softener and I had a question for you. I’ve seen some units that have a single tank plus a brine tank and I’ve seen other units that have two large tanks plus a brine tank. If my house has four bathrooms and there’s four people living in the house can you tell me how many tanks I will need?
I have another video showing a whole home filtration system i that I did shortly after this install.
This system has a single tank because it’s just a water softener. It has a single tank with a resin matter that scrubs the hardness/minerals from the water only.
The whole home filtration systems usually have two large tanks, one filled with a carbon matter that filters the water to a drinking quality, and the second tank has the resin matter for the water softening feature.
So there’s a difference in the actual system when there is one tank or two. Water softener only or “whole home” filtration which is filtered and softened water.
I hate written directions. This video made installing this tank super simple and straightforward 👍
Awesome!! Happy to hear this!
Thank you. Went perfect
That’s great to hear!!
GREAT VIDEO. THANKS
Thank you! Happy to be of help
Hey, wondering if there are instructions on how to remove the head from the valves. I soldered the copper to the the system but the o ring looks like it was pinched between the control unit. Thanks for the help.
*Realized that once you unhook the connector you can slowly pull it apart with no issue.
I’m not quite sure what your saying happened. Are you wanting to disconnect the head unit from the tank or trying to pull the whole tank and head unit away from the wall connection with the in and out line soldered ? The valves disconnect as a pair from the back of the head unit by removing the two screws and plate clamps. In the installation process and assembly of the head unit the back valves arrive detached. You have to push the valves into the back of the head unit and secure them with a couple screws. You could reverse this process and pull the head unit and tank away and leave the two in/out valves still connected to the wall.
very good! thank you very much! that's gonna help
Thank you! I appreciate that
Great video! When installing any line with a rubber gasket/seal, Teflon tape is not needed.
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awesome video!
Thank you!
Hey man, awesome video and explanation. I just have a question, my water loop is 3/4" PVC. Is it the same process to cut the two ends of the PVC and kind of glue in an adapter with 3/4" male thread so a hose threads on, or still use a shark bite hose on that end?
If your water lines are actual PVC then you could glue an adapter with the male threads and accomplish the same thing. I’d just check and make sure it’s pvc and not a type of PEX. You have a couple options either way. I’ve usually only seen copper or PEX. But I believe the shark bites will connect to all 3 types.
If you do go the male thread pvc ends just be careful with the pvc threads. They are easy to cross thread and you’ll know cuz it’ll be leaking.