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Water Softeners

What is a water softener used for?

Why soften your water?

The impact of limescale on your bills

How do you choose your water softener?

The different types of water softener valves

TUTORIAL: Connecting your water softener to the water supply

VIDEO: Installing your water softener

Adjusting your water softener

Recommendations before installing a water softener

Water softener diagram and components

Maintaining your water softener

Why shouldn't you drink softened water?

Recommendations Before Installing a Water Softener

Choosing the right location for your water softener

ESSENTIAL: The location chosen for installation must have:

- Water supply: Check that the pressure is at least 2.5 Bar and no more than 6 Bar

- Electrical supply: 220 V – 50 Hz

- Drain

Thoroughly checking your water softener before installation

Before proceeding with installation, check that the water softener has all its components and that none have been damaged during shipping. If you notice any deterioration or damage that occurred during shipping, you must file a claim with the carrier within 24 hours of receiving the equipment.

A minimum pressure is required!

Your water softener must be installed with a water supply pressure between 2.5 and 6 Bars. For higher pressures, you will need to install a pressure-reducing valve before the water inlet to the sediment filter (not included) located upstream of the water softener. In the vast majority of cases, the water supply provides sufficient pressure.

Protecting your water softener

- Do not use the water softener with hot water.

- This equipment must be protected from freezing, rain, moisture, and direct sunlight. The water softener's drain must be below the overflow level.

- The water softener requires regular maintenance. Read the blog posts on water softener maintenance.

Tools/accessories for installing your water softener

If you would like to install your water softener yourself, which isn't very complicated with some basic DIY skills, here are the tools you will need:

A screwdriver

An adjustable wrench

Tongue-and-groove pliers

A tubing cutter

A steel wool pad

Scissors

A bucket

Two 3/4" compression fittings

Accessories for installing your pre-filter

And if you have a pre-filter to install:

Two 3/4" nipples

An additional 3/4" flexible plumbing hose

The other necessary accessories are supplied with your water softener.

Next step: REVIEW THE DIAGRAM and the water softener's components

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