INSTALLING THE CHEAPEST ($500) WATER SOFTENER FROM LOWES

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3 жыл бұрын

Looked around and found the cheapest water softener, read the reviews and decided to try it out, WATCH ME DO THE INSTALL. I also decided to install the A.O. SMITH Central Filter (which is a carbon filter) to remove odor and dirt particles.
A.O. SMITH 40,000 Grain = $450 (on sale)
A.O. SMITH Central Filter= $269 (on sale)
Copper pipe and fittings = $190
PVC pipe and fittings = $180
5- 50lbs bags of salt = $30
Total for project = $1,120

Пікірлер: 88

@jmasiello313 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! And thanks for sharing. I am doing the same outside with the same unit. I will be anxious to see your next video as I have the same problem. Thanks again and great job!

@DizTraveler Жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues of it being outdoors? I have a 2011 outdated culligan he unit, and it's outside. Location on west side of home. Do you keep yours covered to protect from elements?

@steve304 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely comment but you did a great job. It’s like you’ve been posting videos for years. We close on a place and this was all I needed to know. Keep it up, you’ve got a subscriber.

@canthelpitdesigns5747 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@adinsyafari9845 2 жыл бұрын

@Karisma77 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on this very informative!

@aliveandwell2078 2 жыл бұрын

When you have a slow drip in your water line and it’s preventing your solder from flowing, stuff white bread in the pipe, it will block the water long enough to get a good bead and then dissolve when you turn your water back on and flow out of the pipe

@johnebert1451 2 жыл бұрын

Do the same. Works great

@mikehawk1118 2 жыл бұрын

My new interview question for plumbers.

@everythingreviewsandnews1229 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, it doesn't dissolve, it turns to mud and clogs up screens in faucets and the valves on the softener. There are special pipe plugs you insert into the pipe and when done, heat up the pipe where the plug is and it melts without clogging up aerators and valves.

@volvo09 2 жыл бұрын

@@everythingreviewsandnews1229 yeah, use the expandable insertable plugs. Don't be putting organic matter in plumbing... I'll at least never do that.

@hogroamer260 Жыл бұрын

Make sure to open all faucets and flush toilets so there is no suction and water will drain to the lowest point. Then, after time to drain, there is some flexibility in the pipe. Just before heating, pull down on the pipe to pitch any standing water, near the joint, out of the pipe.

@solarroofing8072 2 жыл бұрын

You must live where it never freezes to install all that pipe outdoors with no insulation!

@redtaylor2281 4 ай бұрын

Bought one yesterday along with filters, going to have my wife install it, can't wait

@Ojeramup12 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I will turn mine on tomorrow.

@hogroamer260 Жыл бұрын

My understanding of the pvc/cpvc issue is regarding hot water. You want cpvc for hot water lines. Also, the cement is not interchangeable. You need the cement for cpvc if using cpvc

@travis7277 Жыл бұрын

Doing this same system tomorrow, first thing I thought was the table is a great idea rather than have it scattered about the grass/ground.

@RumCaptain 2 жыл бұрын

I bet everyone's hair feels fabulous now.

@Robs347YSI 2 жыл бұрын

Interested in possibly getting the same softener. How's it holding up and would you get again ?? Thanks

@mikimiki195 2 жыл бұрын

This is great video One question considering how water was brown before install Out of curiosity do you live in Flint Michigan by the chance I heard water isn’t good?

@juand4579 3 жыл бұрын

So the existing water spout had to removed ? Or can it be added to your new copper ?

@CybekCusal Жыл бұрын

You need a vacuum break to get the water out of the pipes. Open the faucets and showers. Cpvc is for boilers.

@hikingwithphoenix9442 2 жыл бұрын

Sharkbite has a copper pipe ( CTS) to PVC connector.

@izzyislas6696 Жыл бұрын

When do you add the salt after brine/slow rinse or during?

@oo7ravisXJ 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give us an update on how this system has been working out? I’m looking at doing a similar system on my exterior wall.

@emailjimsylvester Жыл бұрын

Yes, update please. Are you happy with the system? Anything you would have done differently in hindsight?

@garrett1575 7 ай бұрын

Just FYI people (as an AOSmith rep). In some states in the West, such as Utah, these DIY systems aren't rated for the hardness of water you have. In the industry we call these DIY systems 'semi-soft' systems, and they are usually going out on customers in a few years. Nationally they have around 25% return rate through Lowe's. Point is, don't buy this system unless you really know what you're doing and you live in an area that's not too hard. I recommend finding a local AOSmith dealer that can come recommend a system for you home that will fully purify your water and last you for 10-20 years. If you're in Utah WaterQuest is a fantastic AOSmith dealer :))

@daviidMX 3 жыл бұрын

Hey you did a good job 👍🏼 congrats I’m just about to do mine on my house. How you like it ao smith water softener? And also if tha lil tank necessary? I’ve seen another videos whit out it

@ranyshawket9253 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for a great video so someone just quoted me $3200 to do the water softener system…. If I buy a good one at Home Depot and have someone install it will it be cheaper that route ? Thanks in advance :)

@HowToDoitright 2 жыл бұрын

What happened after Brian slow rinse? It rinsed for 30mins??

@DizTraveler Жыл бұрын

Our old 2011 culligan unit was installed outside, control panel is non responsive. Have you had any issues with yours outside?

@goldshenanigans 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone looking to purchase these, AO smith is the cheapest, if you stack their discount which is basically 50% of the time, with honey gold, you can get this exact size for 340 delivered to your door, and recieve 30$ worth of honey gold! For 310 it's a steal peeps

@solarroofing8072 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get a 50% discount???

@steven7333 Жыл бұрын

The grey pipe is for electric. White is for water.

@shelleywilson5411 Жыл бұрын

Update please? how is it working?!

@Oldhead717 Жыл бұрын

Can you run the drain into the sump pump hole

@viperflyer 3 ай бұрын

I had media that looked like orange/red color oozing out of media tank seam at just under 5 years mark. Original color is yellow, must have turned red from iron in the water. But, I don't think they are using high-quality seal.... luckily got it replaced for free since media tank is covered upto 10 years. Just had to live without softener for couple of days and had to disasamble old one, come up with make shift bypass pipe, and install new one. I won't be buying AO smith products in the future, though.

@armandomartinez6718 2 жыл бұрын

How many gallons discharge when it regenerates?

@chilukanand 2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy this is a great video. Can you confirm if your water bill went up? Just wondering how much of excess water is wasted every month in regenerating your salt based system.

@joshsansone5113 Жыл бұрын

You can expect 30-60gallons roughly per regeneration cycle. If you properly size your system to your water usage and water hardness you should expect a regeneration cycle roughly once per week. 120-240 gallons per month. I installed a similar Morton brand 45,000 grain system for a family of 4 and honestly did not notice a difference on my water bills although I'm sure it was a minimal increase due to the fact it's using water once a week for regeneration.

@radcpuman Жыл бұрын

Is it weather sealed for outside use?

@logerhead64 2 жыл бұрын

The difference between the pvc and the cpvc is the temperature they will withstand! Both for potable water. Cpvc is for hot water!

@mram7715 2 жыл бұрын

Need to panic bud…. Deep breath

@joshscott8678 2 жыл бұрын

Cpvc doesn't hold up well to uv light, will turn brittle and fail well before pex, or copper

@payitforwardpower9910 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to install my own. But labor was 350 so I went with that lol

@your_dose_of_reality 2 жыл бұрын

how does the water taste?

@Umar_mujeeb 3 жыл бұрын

Do you notice a different in taste of your soft water? Did you consider hooking it up only to the hot water line at all?

@denniswetzler2024 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is old but I just installed this today and yes there is a significant difference. Our tap water used to smell bad and taste of chlorine. Would burn your eyes if you got water in them..now with the soft water and carbon filter the water is tasteless and odorless. And best part for kids is it doesn't burn your eyes! I installed a 4 stage system. 25micron pre filter. Water system by ao smith carbon filter, water softener and 5micron post filter.

@MercedesMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Do you like this system? I spent an hour at Lowes last night looking at it. It would not fit in my trunk so I figured I'd come home and do more research.

@ju-pa Жыл бұрын

How is this unit holding up?

@Michael-ll3rk 3 жыл бұрын

great job and nice video. I would add shutoffs and isolate them so that if you need to service the filter or softener you dont lose water to the house.

@RonnieRayAllDay 10 ай бұрын

How long does it last?

@jesseoh777 2 жыл бұрын

I am curious if you have a fire prevention sprinkler system installed in your home. And if so if you had and extra steps to undertake to make sure the pressure did not fall below the threshold cut off pressure for that system? Because I bought a similar system about 5 months ago and I've been hesitant to begin the project due to my fire systen

@mohsinabbaseh 2 жыл бұрын

how many people in a house can use this?

@keyoniaherring1475 2 жыл бұрын

So how’s your watersoftner working for you?

@estrellacrystal1 Жыл бұрын

Can you drink this water or cook with it?

@lagrant3914 2 жыл бұрын

Is that unit waterproof or is it ok to leave outside in the elements?

@denniswetzler2024 2 жыл бұрын

No it is not recommended to be outside.

@mikefa5891 2 жыл бұрын

Just the video i was looking for as i am shopping for a water treatment system and debating on whether a water softener or a saltless water conditioner with a water filtration system is the way to go. I am told by many that a saltless water conditioner with a water filtration system is better because there is no monthly overhead salt cost. How much is the salt usage costing you each month, and did you consider going with the saltless treatment solution?

@DrSlobGoblin 2 жыл бұрын

Without salt, it's just a water conditioner and not a softener. Softeners remove calcium, magnesium, and iron with salt. The salt use is incredibly low. Unless you have a massive house with a lot of people, you're only looking at a bag, which you can pick up from Lowes, Walmart, Home Depot etc, every 1-2 months if you want to keep it topped off. Realistically, as long as you can't see the water line in your brine tank, you don't NEED to add salt yet.

@mikefa5891 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrSlobGoblin Thank you - really appreciate your input as i am on the fence on whether an actual water softener is worthwhile since the water conditioner supposedly will neutralize the hardness of the water (descale) without actually removing the minerals.

@DrSlobGoblin 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikefa5891 The minerals being present is the hardness and the scale. Unless there's some magical new technology that prevents them from settling on surfaces or sticking together, they'll be there.

@mikefa5891 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrSlobGoblin Ok you've convinced me to add a water softener to my water treatment system - is there anything you would change in your setup if you had to do it all over again, such as adding a sediment filter?

@steven7333 Жыл бұрын

The difference in the white PVC is the water pressure it will handle.

@petebowman6275 2 жыл бұрын

Does soft water taste different?

@oldtwinsna8347 2 жыл бұрын

not much since the ion exchange method used in these softeners does not remove any organics that cause the usual taste and odor issues with tap water. you need a separate reverse osmosis system to help with that.

@poumayerling 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t have to go in the basement so water doesn’t get in or out from the weather

@davidfink2870 3 жыл бұрын

To deal with dripping water I was told to put white bread in the pipe.

@yanzukmjy 3 жыл бұрын

the old timers at my job used that method, they'd break off a piece of their sandwich bread and push it into the line. It would swell and stop the leak for them to sweat the line. Afterwards, start flowing the water and the bread would either break down or flush out the lowest pipe

@rkbaker 2 жыл бұрын

So weird to see water plumbing above ground outside. You sure don't live in Pennsylvania!

@JONARICH 2 жыл бұрын

Really CPVC is met for hot water,, PVC is not. PVC can get brittle and start breaker over time with hot water, CPVC won’t.

@oscarcabarcas5434 Жыл бұрын

I cant install this but ill still save having a plumber do it. A company that rhymes with the word surprising quoted me $5000-6000. And im dead serious🤔

@azcobrarunner9219 Жыл бұрын

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@poumayerling 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah my husband was going to do it himself and he just doesn’t have the time and we ended up giving in and paying a company to do so they’re so expensive

@JJLTACTICALSOUTIONS 2 жыл бұрын

What did you pay? I just signed up for a company to do it all for $6,900. I wonder if o should cancel?

@philfanter4022 Жыл бұрын

@@JJLTACTICALSOUTIONS hope you cancelled, that's a rip

@kai6424 10 ай бұрын

I hope you have a cover for your system having it outside like that is not good unless you have a cover

@cranbers 2 жыл бұрын

If its cold water just use pvc... cpvc is meant for hot water up to 200 degrees. pvc is up to 140.. And why would you want to use copper at all in 2021? pvc with glue is so much cheaper and if you're lazy and have a lot of money use shark bite. If its outside though just use pvc and the cement as far as you can and save the money.

@goldshenanigans 3 жыл бұрын

Still watching lol, would recommend pex 100% also if you do use PVC make sure you use schedule 80 pvc if you are using pvc for water, it is meant for pressure whereas schedule 40 is not meant for pressure

@wsharp23 3 жыл бұрын

First

@bobbydinkins4332 2 жыл бұрын

@mram7715 2 жыл бұрын

Most stressful part of this install would be explaining to u know how how long the water will be shut off……… lifestresses

@denniswetzler2024 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it without the water being shut off. I soldered 3 shutoffs. In a U shape. With 2 Ts. Cut out 16in of copper, add shark bite T with soldered pipe attached.