You've decided to install a water softener to address all of your home's hard water issues. Although you now know the solution to these problems, you may still have a lot of questions about what kind of equipment you need and, more importantly, where you should have it installed.
where you should have Water Softener installed?
There are numerous factors to consider when considering water softener installation, whether you have a full-sized basement, crawl space, closet, or another area in mind.
A modern water softener is very effective at removing water hardening minerals from your water supply, but it is not designed to be visually appealing. As a result, most homeowners install their water softeners in out-of-the-way locations such as the basement or garage. If the house lacks a basement or garage, the next best location is next to the water heater. While the visual appeal of the water softener is important, it is not the most important factor. There are several factors to consider when selecting the right location, which we will go over here.
1-MAIN WATER LINE
Although it may appear obvious, the water softener must be located near the main water line in order to treat all of the water entering your home. This will allow easy access to the line, making it easier for the water softener to do its job efficiently. It is critical to remember that soft water is not suitable for watering plants and should not be connected to any external plumbing fixtures.
2-AVAILABLE SPACE
The amount of space required will be determined by the size of the water softener that you wish to install. A typical water softener system could be 3 feet wide, 112 feet deep, and as tall as 6 feet. However, you must also ensure that there is enough room to manoeuvre around the system for maintenance, cleaning, and repairs.
On some systems, a water softener storage area is also required, and this should be nearby. After all, a water softener salt bag can weigh up to 40 pounds; you could use 30 bags per year, and lugging them to the water softener will become tiresome quickly.
· BASEMENT: The majority of homeowners opt to have their system installed in the basement. A full basement is usually large enough to house any size softener as well as a variety of other water treatment equipment. Water softeners are typically installed near the home's water heater to keep the equipment centralised, despite the fact that they should be near a water source, a drain, and a power supply.
· CRAWL SPACE: Water softeners can be installed in some crawl spaces, but the size of the system may be limited due to space constraints. Proper measurements should be taken before your equipment is installed to ensure that it will fit comfortably. Because the brine tank must be regularly refilled with water softener salt, having easy access should be considered before committing to a crawl space location.
3-ACCESS TO DRAIN
A typical water softener has a resin bed where the hard water mineral ions that have been exchanged settle until they can be flushed away during the next regeneration cycle. The water softener salt that you add to the system creates a brine solution that is used to clean the resin bead. This will prepare them to remove additional mineral ions from your water supply. This dirty concentrated brine water must be flushed away, which is why you must have easy access to a drain.
4-WATER HEATER
Between the water softener and the water heater, there must be at least 10 feet of pipe. This prevents hot water from migrating back into your water softener during a regeneration cycle. If hot water enters your water softener, it can cause extensive damage to the system's components and pipes. In extreme cases, this could necessitate an expensive repair or even the replacement of the entire water softener.
CONCLUSION
The location of the water softener should be level, dry, and close to a suitable power outlet to supply power to the system. It can be difficult to find the best location for your new water softener, and it's easy to make a mistake. If you're unsure how to proceed, seek expert assistance from a local water treatment professional.
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