Used your method just now, but found mixing with water...salt doesn't completely mix well, so I kept a spatula with me to help get the salt out of the solution from my container. Additionally, don't use 'too much' water, as the first one I did as mentioned with the water, and the second I took my time at pouring the second container into our larger softener, but before all the salt was emptied, water came right up to the top, even after making sure all water was expelled, so I think next time I'll have water with me, pour it in by hand, and as it clumps up use a small amount of water to get the salt washed down, then continue. It's currently coming out (pencil thickness amount) for the 30 minutes as I write this, so a big thanks for the video, as I'll probably relate to the video each time, as I find it's a good idea to feel no mistakes will be made, if checking with the video annually, or ever how often one needs to regenerate. This time, 1 1/2 months and it was due, last year I got two months before the need arose, but as mentioned, it depends on the hardness of the water in the area!
@Powerstroke98 thanks for the detailed comments. I've experimented with the regeneration process a few times now. I've found it easiest to just pour the salt slowly into the softener after you empty the water and use a small screwdriver or something similar to move the salt around if it clumps up. take care Dan
Thanks for the video. We have the same water softener. When the salt starts clogging, just tap the container and it will clear the spout which will allow you to add the remaining salt.
@neilrankin9945 thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Sometimes we use a small screw driver ( but anything will do) to move the salt around to clear the opening if we need to. thanks Dan
Good demonstration. I have stored my water softener (drained) over the summer and I now want to put it back into use. I read the instructions for using Sani-System to sanitize the contents before starting to use it again. Do you bother to do this after storage? They also suggest backflushing and regenerating. I did a regeneration before storage so it seems unnecessary to do it again?
Hello, thanks for watching our video. We're full time so we never store our water softener so I can't answer your storage question about the Sani-System. Maybe someone else will answer. If you did a regeneration before storing, you should not need to regenerate again. However, you may want to let the water run for a couple of minutes to make sure you flush out any old water that may be left on the bottom before using again. Dan
Great video!, I want one of these. Let me ask you, do you know how many times we can do this regeneration process before needing to change the entire tank? Or maybe there is a way to add the resin needed for the tank to properly work?. I am just looking ahead, wouldn't want to change this tank very often.
@liarperez thank you for watching our video and spending the time to leave a comment. The resin in the tank last for 7 - 10 years according to the website. After that, you can just replace the resin. Here is the site: www.portablewatersoftener.com/faq/water-softener-faq/How-often-do-you-need-to-change-the-softener-resin-inside-the-tank If you purchase a water softener from www.portablewatersoftener.com/ make sure to use the Coupon Code *riverstoridgesrv* for a 5% discount Hope this helps Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRV great to hear it lasts that long. That works for me. I will definitely check the website and will use your coupon. Thank you so much!!!
On both the 'in' and 'out' side of the softener tank, it is always a good idea to use a 90° brass 'L' (ell). This reduces the stress on the hose/fitting connections at the softener. ....additionally all hose conections at the rv and the supply spigot should be accompanied with a 45° or 90° fitting, whatever is most appropriate, again to ease the strain on hose/fitting . They will appreciate the consideration!
The 45° or 90° fittings contain lead and would not be safe for drinking water. That would not be good to use. I do not that make them for draining water. The units on Amazon that have them are made in China and use fittings not safe for drinking water.
@daved9486 I don't have the salt caddy extension so I can't answer your question, sorry. I would suggest looking for the instructions on their web site at: www.portablewatersoftener.com/ or calling for support at: 1.866.482.9614 Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRVthanks - I am learning - I sent them an email and it looks like the caddy is used for the regeneration and then when not doing that you have a sediment filter. Do you use a water filter at the spigot?
@@RiversToRidgesRV that was my thinking, thank you for the replies. So, I actually have a very large basement storage area in my fifth wheel (I can sit in there) and I have the utility area behind a wall of my water manifold - with plenty of room to install this with easy access. I am going to put a drip pan with a drip line that will run perpendicular and straight underneath the camper - so this system will be level, protected, concealed and easy to get to for when I need to do the regeneration, etc.
To be honest, I can't answer that. I would think it would work, but I really don't know. Maybe someone else with more knowledge than me will reply. Sorry I couldn't help Dan
When you are traveling between RV parks/Campgrounds, do you empty the water out of the softener or leave it in and just screw the caps back in to prevent water from spilling out?
@robh063 I just turn the water softener upside down to drain out most of the water, then put the caps on for traveling. I remove the water just to keep the weight down a little bit.
The salt stays in the tank, just pour the correct amount into the tank and leave it in there. Over time, the salt will get used up and have to be replaced again. Hope this helps Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRV To clarify, the only "salt" remaining in the tank is the sodium ions that are attached to the resin beads. The vast majority of the salt is flushed out during the regeneration process. As the softener is used, calcium and magnesium ions displace the bound sodium ions in a competitive process until the beads are saturated with calcium and magnesium, then it's time to regenerate.
No sir, the Salt is a cleaner and doesn't remain in the tank. Think of the Salt as Soap. There's a prescribed rinse period of about 20 min on trickle and 5-10 min on full blast to strip the Salt and Minerals out of the tank. Read your manual!
@digger105337 if you're referring to my response to "How long do you leave the salt water (Brine) in the tank", it was a lot easier to say the salt stays in the tank, then to explain the whole process about ions and positive/negative charges again. We have the Double Standard model and for the regeneration we add Two 26 oz. boxes of iodized/non-iodized salt, then it's actually 24 - 30 minutes of a slow trickle, then 6 - 8 minutes of a full stream to flush the system. Hope this explains my original answer Dan
Think of the Salt as Soap. You suds it up and rinse it off. After flushing there's no salt left doing anything. Your water shouldn't taste salt, if it does, rinse longer. People with salt intake restrictions should have NO worries about ingesting salt when rinsed properly. Use the full amount of Salt ( soap) that's recommended, or it won't Regen correctly and need to be done very soon again. You also don't add salt from time to time as some people think. Remember the Salt is a cleaner, not what softens the water.
Hey Rick, you should back flush your water softener every 3 months. 2-5 minutes for a Standard Softener and 5-10 minutes for a Double Standard. You don't have to back flush each time you do a regeneration.
Good video! Thanks for the summary comments!
@Utoobuzrname You're very welcome & - that means a lot to us! Hope it helped you out. Have a great week!
Dan
I love this video. The third time I did this, I just used a funnel to add the salt slowly. It worked like a charm.
@swright1616 thank you so much for the kind comments. It means so much to us to know our videos are helping others.
Safe Travels
Dan & Deena
Very well done video !!
@brenyz5013 Thank you! We appreciate it very much! Have a great week!🥰
Deena & Dan
Used your method just now, but found mixing with water...salt doesn't completely mix well, so I kept a spatula with me to help get the salt out of the solution from my container. Additionally, don't use 'too much' water, as the first one I did as mentioned with the water, and the second I took my time at pouring the second container into our larger softener, but before all the salt was emptied, water came right up to the top, even after making sure all water was expelled, so I think next time I'll have water with me, pour it in by hand, and as it clumps up use a small amount of water to get the salt washed down, then continue. It's currently coming out (pencil thickness amount) for the 30 minutes as I write this, so a big thanks for the video, as I'll probably relate to the video each time, as I find it's a good idea to feel no mistakes will be made, if checking with the video annually, or ever how often one needs to regenerate. This time, 1 1/2 months and it was due, last year I got two months before the need arose, but as mentioned, it depends on the hardness of the water in the area!
@Powerstroke98 thanks for the detailed comments. I've experimented with the regeneration process a few times now. I've found it easiest to just pour the salt slowly into the softener after you empty the water and use a small screwdriver or something similar to move the salt around if it clumps up.
take care
Dan
Thanks for the video. We have the same water softener. When the salt starts clogging, just tap the container and it will clear the spout which will allow you to add the remaining salt.
@neilrankin9945 thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Sometimes we use a small screw driver ( but anything will do) to move the salt around to clear the opening if we need to.
thanks
Dan
Thanks! We've been waiting for the follow up video! Time to regenerate.
Brendan & Lena
Hi Brendan, Glad we were able to help! Thanks for following along & writing in! Hope you guys are doing well.😊
Good demonstration. I have stored my water softener (drained) over the summer and I now want to put it back into use. I read the instructions for using Sani-System to sanitize the contents before starting to use it again. Do you bother to do this after storage? They also suggest backflushing and regenerating. I did a regeneration before storage so it seems unnecessary to do it again?
Hello, thanks for watching our video. We're full time so we never store our water softener so I can't answer your storage question about the Sani-System. Maybe someone else will answer. If you did a regeneration before storing, you should not need to regenerate again. However, you may want to let the water run for a couple of minutes to make sure you flush out any old water that may be left on the bottom before using again.
Dan
Great video!, I want one of these. Let me ask you, do you know how many times we can do this regeneration process before needing to change the entire tank? Or maybe there is a way to add the resin needed for the tank to properly work?. I am just looking ahead, wouldn't want to change this tank very often.
@liarperez thank you for watching our video and spending the time to leave a comment. The resin in the tank last for 7 - 10 years according to the website. After that, you can just replace the resin.
Here is the site: www.portablewatersoftener.com/faq/water-softener-faq/How-often-do-you-need-to-change-the-softener-resin-inside-the-tank
If you purchase a water softener from www.portablewatersoftener.com/ make sure to use the Coupon Code *riverstoridgesrv* for a 5% discount
Hope this helps
Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRV great to hear it lasts that long. That works for me. I will definitely check the website and will use your coupon. Thank you so much!!!
@liarperez It's a really great product - we think you will like it as much as we do. Thanks again.
Deena & Dan 😊
On both the 'in' and 'out' side of the softener tank, it is always a good idea to use a 90° brass 'L' (ell). This reduces the stress on the hose/fitting connections at the softener.
....additionally all hose conections at the rv and the supply spigot should be accompanied with a 45° or 90° fitting, whatever is most appropriate, again to ease the strain on hose/fitting . They will appreciate the consideration!
@itchntohitch4143 Great idea. We use 90° fittings on our RV. We need to get a couple for the softener.
thanks
Dan
The 45° or 90° fittings contain lead and would not be safe for drinking water. That would not be good to use. I do not that make them for draining water. The units on Amazon that have them are made in China and use fittings not safe for drinking water.
Great info, thanks
Dan
I just bought an RV with this but with the salt caddy extension does that mean I just but the salt in the caddy and how does that affect regeneration?
@daved9486 I don't have the salt caddy extension so I can't answer your question, sorry. I would suggest looking for the instructions on their web site at: www.portablewatersoftener.com/ or calling for support at: 1.866.482.9614
Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRVthanks - I am learning - I sent them an email and it looks like the caddy is used for the regeneration and then when not doing that you have a sediment filter. Do you use a water filter at the spigot?
@@RiversToRidgesRV looking closer I actually have a different brand than yours. It is the H2) mobile
Yes, I use a water filter inline before the water softener.
Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRV that was my thinking, thank you for the replies. So, I actually have a very large basement storage area in my fifth wheel (I can sit in there) and I have the utility area behind a wall of my water manifold - with plenty of room to install this with easy access. I am going to put a drip pan with a drip line that will run perpendicular and straight underneath the camper - so this system will be level, protected, concealed and easy to get to for when I need to do the regeneration, etc.
Could we convert an older house hold larger tank into this ? New resin, figure out the salt amount?
To be honest, I can't answer that. I would think it would work, but I really don't know. Maybe someone else with more knowledge than me will reply.
Sorry I couldn't help
Dan
When you are traveling between RV parks/Campgrounds, do you empty the water out of the softener or leave it in and just screw the caps back in to prevent water from spilling out?
@robh063 I just turn the water softener upside down to drain out most of the water, then put the caps on for traveling. I remove the water just to keep the weight down a little bit.
@@RiversToRidgesRV Thanks for the reply! That's what I plan to do too.
glad we could help
How long do you leave the salt water (Brine) in the tank to regenerate the resin beads?
The salt stays in the tank, just pour the correct amount into the tank and leave it in there. Over time, the salt will get used up and have to be replaced again.
Hope this helps
Dan
@@RiversToRidgesRV To clarify, the only "salt" remaining in the tank is the sodium ions that are attached to the resin beads. The vast majority of the salt is flushed out during the regeneration process. As the softener is used, calcium and magnesium ions displace the bound sodium ions in a competitive process until the beads are saturated with calcium and magnesium, then it's time to regenerate.
@Kevin-tj6nw thanks for the detailed description, I'm sure a lot of people will appreciate the knowledge.
take care
Dan
No sir, the Salt is a cleaner and doesn't remain in the tank. Think of the Salt as Soap. There's a prescribed rinse period of about 20 min on trickle and 5-10 min on full blast to strip the Salt and Minerals out of the tank. Read your manual!
@digger105337 if you're referring to my response to "How long do you leave the salt water (Brine) in the tank", it was a lot easier to say the salt stays in the tank, then to explain the whole process about ions and positive/negative charges again. We have the Double Standard model and for the regeneration we add Two 26 oz. boxes of iodized/non-iodized salt, then it's actually 24 - 30 minutes of a slow trickle, then 6 - 8 minutes of a full stream to flush the system.
Hope this explains my original answer
Dan
Tap it again when it builds up
😀
Think of the Salt as Soap. You suds it up and rinse it off. After flushing there's no salt left doing anything. Your water shouldn't taste salt, if it does, rinse longer. People with salt intake restrictions should have NO worries about ingesting salt when rinsed properly. Use the full amount of Salt ( soap) that's recommended, or it won't Regen correctly and need to be done very soon again. You also don't add salt from time to time as some people think. Remember the Salt is a cleaner, not what softens the water.
@digger105337 thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Hopefully your comment will help someone understand.
Don't you want to back flush the tank first before you add the salt?
Hey Rick, you should back flush your water softener every 3 months. 2-5 minutes for a Standard Softener and 5-10 minutes for a Double Standard. You don't have to back flush each time you do a regeneration.
KARS Park!
Yes Sir! I guess you have stayed there before?
Dan