Home Water Softeners
Once you have bought a home water softener for your
home or wherever else you might intend to place it, what you
need to do next, is figure out how to install it properly,
ensuring that it works effectively to your benefit. A proper
installation is key in getting the most out of your
softening system, and maximizing its lifespan.
For starters, your home water softener would have come with
an instruction booklet that will contain most of the
information you need, when installing your water softener.
Different water softeners have different specifications, and
you will need to pay attention to the detailed instructions
that should guide you in installing your machine. The best
instruction booklets always include clear and concise
illustrations that show you the different steps you need to
take, which are often accompanied by instructions that are
simple and easy to understand.
Also, you should pay attention to where you place your water
softener system, because you will need to have access to the
tanks in order to perform routine checks and water softening
salt replacement. If you intend to keep your tank indoors,
you should also ensure that it is kept in a dry area where
there the temperature is kept constant and cool.
In the case where your system comes in two different tanks,
placing both tanks close together will be the most ideal, as
this minimizes the length of pipe that the treated water has
to travel, and also allows the brine tank to be accessible
should there be a need to inspect both tanks. Should you
intend to place your tank outdoors, you will also need to
ensure that the tanks not exposed to direct sunlight, as it
could be detrimental to your system in the long run. If this
cannot be avoided, you could also consider buying covers
that are specifically made for your system, in order to
prevent your system from overheating as a result of exposure
to direct sunlight.
The next thing you need to consider is the drainage and the
tubing. Most tanks require drainage in order to filter out
excess water, which is why the drainage tube needs to be at
least 2 inches in diameter in order to allow the water to
flow smoothly out of the system, thereby prevented backwash.
Commonly used materials for this pipe often include rubber
or PVC, which are both cheaply available. Once this is
settled, you will need to install both the bypass valve and
the inlet/outlet water connections in order to ensure that
the water flows both tanks.
Now, all that is left to do is to connect the water softener
main valve to the brine tank, and you should be able to
program your system. Depending on the type of system you are
installing, once both tanks are connected, some systems run
an overflow that helps clean out the tanks before it begins
operating. However, you will need to take a look at the
instruction booklet that comes with your
home water softener
in order to operate the tanks.
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