What you need to know before buying a water softener

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What you need to know before buying a water softener
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@hemantmodi5239 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for your video! Will appreciate your comments re Brita Pro whole home water softener units.

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 11 күн бұрын

@@hemantmodi5239 from what I can see on the website it appears to be a clack valve. Don’t be fooled by these companies claiming to have something special. Typically it’s a relabeled unit brida doesn’t manufacturer their own unit it’s just relabeled. If price is reasonable and it’s available in your area it is going to serve you well. If you are purchasing a carbon filter Make sure you get the correct carbon for the water you have. Mono chlorine and chlorine are not the same. You can request from your water provider a detail of the water quality to know what is in your water

@cj4freedom856 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, the better unit makes sense if hook up is not a problem.

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 11 күн бұрын

@@cj4freedom856 thanks

@stevegipson4315 10 ай бұрын

thank you! i work at appliance park and i was about to buy our ge brand that looks similar to the crappy one. well, back to the drawing board and find another brand

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 10 ай бұрын

You know like i said in the video if you have a small home and you are installing yourself it makes soft water its just a disposable unit. Its not the worst idea just making a decision based on good information. Hope your project goes well

@iSteven180 Жыл бұрын

Thank-You for breaking that down! Can the typical home owner buy the more quality system and install it themselves or does it have to be by a business?

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX Жыл бұрын

Anyone can buy a softener. They are available either online or at a local plumbing supply. Just be sure you get a clack manufacturer. They are sold under different brands. Locally in this area Gemini is a brand sold at Morrison plumbing supply.

@onenikkione Жыл бұрын

Check with your local city about the code for installing a system yourself

@bobbuilds1403 10 ай бұрын

@@onenikkione Bla bla bla

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 10 ай бұрын

@@onenikkione good point. In the state of texas a homeowner can install almost anything in their home as long as it is their homestead. They can pull permits as well.

@idara6069 Жыл бұрын

What brands would you recommend for systems that consumers can buy without going through a dealer? I want to buy a system and have a plumber install in a 2.5 bath pre-plumbed home.

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX Жыл бұрын

The clack valve is my favorite. Most reliable on the market. Look for that brand when making your decision. In order to know proper sizing the hardness and the pipe size of loop is needed. Most plumbing supply wholesalers will have a good softener available.

@baseballdude3100 3 ай бұрын

What do you think about the Vortech tank which combines carbon and resin combined in the same tank?

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 3 ай бұрын

I am not a fan of those. The reason is mixing media isn’t a great idea it’s not efficient. You are better off either utilizing a carbon filter canister style. Or utilizing a second carbon stand alone that has a head to back flush.

@cbruffin121 7 ай бұрын

What do you think about the Hague Watermax?

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 7 ай бұрын

Not a fan of Hague systems. But I have seen them making soft water for years. Due to their antique design the flow rate is not great through their systems. They are more complicated to repair. I would not say a terrible choice better than some.

@l.l.e.7104 6 ай бұрын

Would have been helpful to name brands and prices. Now I'm going to another channel for that info.

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 6 ай бұрын

Good luck with your search.

@bearseeker2897 Ай бұрын

You’re a bum

@jimmay1988 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for comparing the real selection we are stuck seeing at box stores. Tired of these repetitive videos telling me why I need soft water and not answering the differences of units. I have extremely hard water (500ppm), weak flow, and small cabinet softener in a purchased home. Confident the separate resin tank softener will solve my issues.

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 2 ай бұрын

The quality difference really is incomparable. I hope you are able to find what you are looking for.

@stephenzies8867 10 ай бұрын

For Me It's Kinetico

@CharlesShurbetAlohaPlumbingATX 10 ай бұрын

Glad your happy with your product. However a little research would reveal kinetico is hands down one of the poorest built over priced under engineered softeners on the planet. The theory is great but the actual product leaves a lot to be desired. A proprietary product is one where the purchaser has only one option for service and repair. In my professional opinion I am not of fan of that either.