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Direct links to free, download-able water softener manuals or water conditioner manuals for many water softener brands & models.
Select the correct installation or operation & repair manual for your water softener brand and model to be sure that you have exactly the right instructions for installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting your water conditioner.
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Water Softener Installation, Operation & Service / Repair Manuals
Water conditioner or water softener manuals and instructions for programming their controls as well as for their service and repair are listed here alphabetically.
Contact: New England (Massachusetts, or Raymond New Hampshire)
Abacus Water Systems, (Felder Industries), near Raymond NH, Tel: (603) 778-2984 , Email: AbacusWaterSystems@Gmail.com Website: https://www.abacuswatersystems.com/
Aggressive Water Technologies, AWT GRAND CONDOR SOFTENER PRODUCT INFORMATION [PDF] (brochure, not manual) Tel: 705-503-8500, Website: http://www.aggressivewater.com/contact.html retrieved 2020/02/16 original source: http://www.aggressivewater.com/products/water-softeners/grand-condor-softener-detail.html
At AQUA WATER SOFTENER MANUALS we provide contact information and manuals for all water softeners whose brand or name includes "Aqua" including at least
AquaAmerica water softeners,
Aqua Cera water softeners,
Aqua Logic water softeners,
Aqua Magic water softeners,
Aqua Maid water softeners,
Aqua Pure water softeners,
Aqua Rena water softeners,
AquaSoft water softeners,
Aqua Systems water softeners,
Aqua Sana water softeners.
That page also provides contact information and manuals for Hellenbrand Water Softeners
Artesian Water Softener Company
Artesian Inc., water treatment technologies, including water softeners.
Photo: data tag from an Artesian water softener - courtesy of InspectApedia.com reader Tony posted originally at WATER SOFTENERS & CONDITIONERS
There are several "Artesian" water treatment company and equipment brands but keep in mind that inf your water softer is an old one it may have been produced or labeled by another company.
Artesian of Pioneer,
50 Industrial Ave. PO Box 247 Pioneer, OH 43554 USA Tel: 1-800-547-2453 email: sales@aopwater.com Web: aopwater.com/
Artesian Water Technologies, 7050 Big Sky Dr, Ste D, Holly, MI, United States, Michigan +1 248-328-0825
Autotrol Pentair Water Softeners & Water Conditioner Manuals, Logix™ Controllers
Contact: R.A. Bruner Water Co. , 4129 Scenic Avenue, Mequon, WI 53092 USA, Tel: 262-242-5754 Email: waterworld@sbcglobal.net
Question: Bruner clock motor repair
I have a Bruner water softener that was installed in 1992. The clock motor seems to have failed but I cannot figure out how to remove the clock motor.
Hopefully a manual would help me to figure out how to remove the clock motor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a photo of the valve head. Anonymous by private email, 2019/11/29
Moderator reply:
I'll be glad to help look for a manual for your water heater. If you can attach a photo of the heater and a part of the data tag that would be most helpful.
Meanwhile I have provided contact info for Bruner Water Co., (above).
Bruner control valves are also sold by water softener parts distributors who may have a parts explosion that can show you just how the clock motor is mounted.
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Cal Technologies water softeners
Contact: Cal Technologies, Palmer MA, USA, contact information details needed
Canature Water Group Water Softeners
Contact: Canature at Hydrotech, http://www.hydrotechwater.com
Canadian Head Office
655 Park St.
Regina, SK S4N 5N1
Canada
U.S. Head Office
8437 10th Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA
CLEAVER BROOKS WATER TREATMENBT SYSTEMS PRODUCT GUIDE [PDF]
Excerpt: Cleaver-Brooks is the leading provider of boiler water systems, including both water treatment and boiler feed and condensate recovery products, and the only totally integrated single-source supplier in the world. Other manufacturers rely on equipment from a variety of sources, simply bolted together, which can jeopardize compatibility, performance, and quality.
Cleaver-Brooks products are designed for high efficiency and meet the most stringent emissions requirements in the United States.
From pre-treatment to post-treatment, water treatment to separators, our engineering ensures the solutions are designed to meet the needs of your boiler system and your specifications. With state-of-the-art technology and expertise built over 80 years in the industry, we can meet practically any water treatment need.
CORAL WATER SOFTENER MANUAL [PDF] Ion Exchange Water Softener instructions for installation & operation, retrieved 2020/04/09 original source: https://www.fountainsofteners.co.uk/
Below our illustration shows water softener control head details including the brine tank line, injector location (eductor), the water softener control head piston location, the brine valve assembly, and a mounting back plate on which the timer and controls are secured.
Cygna Water Softeners, Equipment, Manuals
Typical Cygna water softener models sold in Europe including Spain, also by some U.S. distributors: YD32EZ-1B-40T CYGNA WATER SOFT, 562004, In Stock. YD32EZ-1B-40T CYGNA WATER SOFT. YD48EZ-1B-40T CYGNA WATER SOFT.
The YD32EZ-1B-40T CYGNA water softener is still available and sold by some U.S. distributors such as johnstonsupply.net
Contact: Eco Water Softener Co., [citation needed]
Question: Ecowater Softener and Filter system large backwash quantities
I have an Ecowater Softener and Filter system. Both units use an incredible amount of water to backwash. I am on a very undependable well and every gallon counts. Can you collect and use backwash water rather than wasting it? Is the backwash water contaminated or salinated to the point where it could damage crops or flowers? - Ed 10/10/2012
Reply:
Ed:
I suspect it's a bad idea and that the salt level will be a bit high for watering plants, but I will research the question and update this Q&A. Meanwhile check your water hardness against the water conditioner regen settings to be sure you ar not wasting water unnecessarily.
I've searched our files, and have to say sorry, no. I'm still looking. Often a generic control heat is used and can be identified by photos on this page or by noting label details and stickers on or inside the control head cover of your water softener.
Perhaps you can post some photos to help our research. Also tell me the country and city where the water softener is installed and the age of its building.
On 2018-12-26 1 by Karl Wolf
Do you have manual for Electr-O-Matic model 162 water softener control unit?
Elite Water Softeners
For all Elite water softener manuals & contact information
FS MODEL NUMBERS:
Time Clock Mechanical Metered softeners: FSL Series FSLM Series
FS Series FSM Series
High Efficiency High Efficiency
FSL-HE Series FSLM-HE Series
FS-HE Series FSM-HE Series
FE MODEL NUMBERS:
Electronic Metered
FECS Series FES Series
High Efficiency
FECS-HE Series FES-HE Series
Fleck / Pentair, water conditioner & Control Valve Manuals
Contact: HANS Power & Water, LLC
38955 Hills Tech Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Sales: (833)333-4267
Service: (888)986-4156 Web: hanspremiumwater.com
HANS PREMIUM WATER MODEL 2/2R OWNERS MANUAL [PDF] (2023) [Illustrated Above] P/N 8900
-10
26700 Haggerty Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(888) 986
-4156
Model 2 / Model 2R Owner’s Manual
Excerpt:
WARNING: Do not use on private well water until the water has been tested by a certified drinking water
laboratory to determine microbial safety in accordance with regulatory standards. Before using this system
on a private well, it is the responsibility of the user to have the well tested by an accredited drinking water
laboratory.
For continuous use of this device on a private well, it is the responsibility of the user to obtain
frequent microbiological testing (recommended twice per year, minimum) of the well water entering the
system by an accredited drinking water laboratory to monitor continued compliance with the applicable
regulatory standards.
If the well source becomes microbiologically contaminated as indicated by testing,
discontinue use of this system until sufficient well treatment and testing indicates that the water again meets
the applicable regulatory standards.
Following exposure of the device to microbiologically contaminated
water and prior to its reuse, conduct the proper sanitization and servicing as directed in the service &
maintenance manual (P/N 10120).
SeeAQUA WATER SOFTENER MANUALS where we list manuals and contact information for all of the companies producing water softeners whose name includes "Aqua".
See: IBC WATER SOFTENERS - for manuals, instructions, company contact information in Australia
Industrial Filtration Softeners & Water Treatment
See Pentair water softener manuals at PENTAIR WATER SOFTENER MANUALS - Pentair covers these brands: Autotrol, Everpure, Fleck, Industrial Filtration, Pentair, Pentex, Siata, Structural, WellMate
Inter-City Manufacturing Co. - InterCity Water Softeners
See: INTER-CITY WATER SOFTENERS - manuals, contact info: Inter City manufacturing produced a range of equipment including heaters and water softeners.
Ionics Water Softener Manuals (Puronics)
Contact: Ionics Pure Water Solutions, Puronics Water Systems, Inc., 5775 Las Positas Rd., Livermore CA 94551, Tel: 800-339-8780, (800) 543-7012 Website: www.puronics.com
On 2022-01-28
by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - General Ionics water softener manual
@steve shonk,
We do not have the manual for your model but JUST above on this page, you will find the contact information for the company:
Try giving them a call for them to send you the appropriate manual. They may also be able to connect you with one of their technicians to help answer your questions on the phone.
also
In case you meant to type a Q but typed an O - then
For a manual describing installation and use of the 2092 Isobar Control Valve, see WaterSoft manuals under - W -
J
Sorry we don't have manuals for water softener brands beginning with J. If you have such a machine, use the page top or bottom CONTACT link to send us email and we'll research further.
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Kenmore Water Softeners (Sears) Water Softener Manuals
The model number you give does not match the typical model names we've found. Can you confirm the model number vs. a serial number or data tag? You can attach a photo as well to help identify your model.
Barring that, on that same page I give you above, the contact information is listed for the Master company and you could contact them directly to request a manual.
About those white deposits, usually that means that too much salt is in the building's water Downstream of the water softener. It would make sense to run an extra region cycle to try to clean out the unit.
On 2022-11-09
by wayne
Master water softener model 80203 . I don't think my brine tank is using salt . Someone told me to add water to brine tank,I did . Now waterlevel is higher than salt and I have a problem with white residue (lime ?) on all my fixtures And tiles in bathrooms.
I asked but never received an owners or operating manual for my unit . Can you help ? need English not Thai
Maytag Water Softeners
Contact: Maytag Water Softeners & Conditioners, 1423 Gunn Highway Odessa, FL 33556
USA, Tel: (866) 910-8351 Web: maytagwater.com
MAY TECH WATER CONDITIONER
Model No: MTPN515
Year: 2006
CONTINUOUS FLOW
Is there a manual somewhere for this head? I've only found similar ones and the programming is fairly different. Trying to figure out the cycle times and which cycles is which. The display is red and there's a decimal too.
Monarch Water Softeners U.K.
Contact: Monarch Water Softeners, Web: https://monarchwater.co.uk/
MONARCH WATER SOFTENER MANUAL [PDF] Models: GS6000 HE & GS4000 HE,
Monarch EDC Simplex Softeners up to 1.25",
Monarch DS Twin/Duplex up to 1.25",
Culligan HE Simplex Softeners 1.5",
Culligan HE Twin/Duplex Softeners 2",
Culligan CTM Top Mount 2" Simplex/Duplex/Triplex
Morton Brand Water Softener Manuals
See: MORTON WATER SOFTENERS - for Morton brand water softeners & supplies, manuals, contact information
Contact: Nations'Pure Water Systems, Offices in Texas, U.S., Tel: 888-763-0050 Website: http://www.nationspure.com/
Nationspure Water Systems distributes their Panamax water treatment equipment described by the company as having a wide range of water treatment capabilities including scale deposits (hard water), iron in water, dirt, and combinations of water problems.
The company's website, as of 7/13/2018, does not offer water softener nor other water treatment equipment installation, operation, service, or repair manual downloads for their products.
OPINION: as it is not likely that an individual or state-level water treatment equipment vendor is designing and manufacturing unique water treatment equipment, if you can't obtain a manual from the company (call them first), then you might find help and suitable water softener manuals from a manufacturer of similar equipment or from the generic water treatment and water softeners whose manuals are given
Meanwhile this alternative water softener manual may be helpful:
AO Smith, WATER SOFTENER OWNER'S MANUAL WH-SOFT [PDF] AO Smith Model AO-WH-SOFT-350, A. O. Smith Corporation | 11270 West Park Place | P. O. Box 245008 | Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA, Tel: 855.424.9892.
Question: Oh So Soft Water Softener identification
(Oct 12, 2016) Cassidy said:
Can you please help me identify the brand of water softener I have? I've tried searching by everything I can find on the unit and it's not coming back to anything.
I can't get any pictures to attach but there's a sticker that says serial number-143775-001.000-0036C00 and there is a model number OAS32T. The cover also says OH SO SOFT. If you could provide any guidance I would appreciate it
On 2020-03-19 - by (mod) - Oh So Soft water softener timer settings
Ann
I'm guessing that the 19 14 etc. is a salt dose dial in pounds of salt per regeneration cycle and that the digital display can be put into a mode to select the regeneration time.
If you can post a photo of the control head and (one photo per comment) photos of any tags or labels or patent numbers appearing on the softener I can see if I can find the manual for your specific Oh-So-Soft water softener.
On 2020-03-19 by Ann
We have an Oh So Soft water softener that is about 14 years old. It doesn't have a clock time. Only a dial that has 19, 14, 5, 3 on it and then the digital display of hours. How do we set it to run only 1x at 2:00 AM?
Osmonics, Inc., Aquat Water Softener Control Manuals
Contact: Osmnonicxs, Inc., this seems to be a generic part and system used across a variety of re-branded water conditioners and includes references to Noryl, a General Electric trademark
Contact: see different Pro & ProFlow softener contact information below.
ELIMINATOR PRO WATER SOFTENER MANUAL [PDF] Manufactured By: R&M Manufacturing28 South 1550 West, Lindon UT 84042-1617(801) 785-5557pn: LBL-ELIM-90-CERTCAUTION: Do NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Distributed by: R&M Water Group28 South 1550 WestLindon, Utah 84042P: (801) 785-5557F: (801) 785-7823
Sorry we don't have manuals for water softener brands beginning with Q. If you have such a machine use the page top or bottom CONTACT link to send us email and we'll research further.
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Rainfresh Water Softener Manuals
Contact: Envirogard Products Limited
446 Major Mackenzie Drive East,
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1J2, Canada
Tel : (905) 884 9388 Helpline: 1800 667 8072
Web: www.rainfresh.ca
On 2022-03-16
by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - Reliance water softener manual needed
@Barry LEDERACH,
I have not found an OEM Reliance-brand water softener - do post a photo of the data tag and another (by another comment) of the water softener's control head showing its markings.
It's possible that you're using a re-branded water-softener distributed by
Reliance Home Comfort Company
as that "Reliance" company does sell some water softeners.
I'll keep looking but can do more when we see more about your specific softener.
On 2022-03-15
by Barry LEDERACH
I have a Reliance water softener ModleVWC25 MP is there a manual for it?
Supreme brand water softeners & water treatment equipment
Several companies distributing water equipment use the word "supreme" such as
Contact: American Water Products, 10885 Kalama River
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Tel: 714.963.8490 Email: info@awpwater.com
Contact: The only "Supreme Water Softener" brand we have found is the Aquasupreme water conditioner provided by AWG or American Water Girl, in Anaheim Hills, Southern California, Tel: (877) 414-1420, Email: Kim@AmericanWaterGirl.com, a re-seller specializing in these water softener brands: Fleck, Pentair, Purolite water softeners.
Contact: Supreme Water Sales
3550 Westview Drive
Suite #104
Naples, Florida 34104, Tel: (866) 202-8388 Email: sales@supremewatersales.com
T
TGI Topway Global Water Softeners
On 2021-12-30
by Inspectapedia Com Moderator
@Harold Taylor,
It's likely that the control head on your water softener is one of those made by one of the major manufacturers described above on this page.
You might also try calling Topway Global, Inc., to see if they have a manual for the WST water conditioner in your photo - I looked but didn't find a manual for that system.
Let us know if Topway is helpful;
I'll keep looking, too.
On 2021-12-29
by Harold Taylor
I’m looking for information on a WST water conditioner made by TGI Pure (Topway Global, Inc)
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Ultima Water Softeners
On 2020-07-24 - by (mod) - Ultima water softener and filter
Eva
I will do some research to see what we can find.
On 2020-07-23 by Eva Medeiros
I have Ultima Whole House Filter and Water Softner, but I do not have the Model # , Users Guide or Manuals.
Any help you can provide would be appreciated!
Thank you
Un-Branded or Generic Water Softener Controls & Manuals
These are sold under a variety of water softener brands or names, often with the same model numbers as given below
Sorry we don't have manuals for water softener brands beginning with V. If you have such a machine use the page top or bottom CONTACT link to send us email and we'll research further.
Contact: WaterCare Corporation, 1900 Prospect Court, Appleton WI 54914 USA, Tel: 920-682-6823, Website: http://www.watercare.com/
WaterCare UK Contact: Email: info@watercare.co.uk Tel:
01279 780250 Web: https://www.watercare.co.uk/
WaterCare produces residential and commercial water softeners including these residential models: CareSoft® Water Softener, CareSoft Pro®, CareSoft Pro RC® Water Softener, CareSoft Elite®, CareSoft Elite RC®, and also twin tank water softeners. The company's commercial water softeners are described at customcarewater.com.
If not, in fact, there is a WaterCare section JUST above on this page where we have at least one water softener manual as well as contact information for the company.
Although the manual is not a WS series, depending on your need and/or question, it may have information that will be helpful for you. Otherwise, you can contact the company and ask for specific information for your model.
If we are able to locate the manual for your specific model, we will add it to this page.
We haven't found a manual for the WaterCare WS910 but you might try contacting the company directly to see if they have older manuals on file.
WaterCare has offices in the U.S. and the U.K.
WaterCare Corporation, 1900 Prospect Court, Appleton WI 54914 USA, Tel: 920-682-6823, Website: http://www.watercare.com/
WaterCare UK Contact: Email: info@watercare.co.uk Tel: 01279 780250 Web: https://www.watercare.co.uk/
On 2022-06-13 by Terrence
There are no WaterCare WS series User Manuals. I have a WS910em and cannot locate a manual.
WaterGroup Water Softeners
Contact: Watergroup Companies, Inc., Regina Saskatchewan, Cambridge Ontario or Watergroup, Inc., Fridley MN, Sun Valley CA, web: www.watergroup.com
Contact: Waterco, NSW - Sydney Australia,
(HEAD OFFICE)
Tel : +61 2 9898 8686
Waterco, offices in Australia, Canada, Europe
Waterco COMMANDOMATIC EZYSOFT WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM [PDF] retrieved 2018/12/27, original source https://www.waterco.com.au/waterco/manuals/water-treatment/domestic/zzm1448_ezysoft_manual.pdf
Contact: WaterSoft Co., Water Softeners, 710 Orange Street, Ashland, OH 44805 USA, Tel: 419.289.1500
Web: www.watersoftinc.com
WATERSOFT SOFTENER INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL PDF] using the 2092 Isobar Control Valve, retrieved 2021/09/14 original source: https://watersoftinc.com/upload/documents/Isobar%20Softener%20Valve,%20Installation%20and%20Operation%20Manual.pdf
Note that Water Tec of Tucson sells at least the following water softener manuals including models by Fleck and Clack:
Model 2510 & 2510 Ecominder Service Manual,
Model 2850 Service Manual,
5600 Ecominder Owner's Manual,
Model 7000SXT Service Manual,
9000/9100/9500 Service Manual,
Clack Water Filter Owners Manual,
Proflo-Se Downflow Brining Service Manual,
Stow N' Go Rv Water Conditioner,
Twinflo-100e Downflow Brining Service Manual,
Wtt Ws1ta Twin Alternating Water Softener Manual,
Wtt Reverse Osmosis Instruction Manual,
Clack Ws1 Water Softener Manual,
Clack WS1TA Twin Alternating,
Fleck 2510,
Clack 1191,
Water Tech Contact: Water Tech, 800 Freeport Parkway, #150
Coppell, TX 75019 website: https://www.watertech.com/ Email: customersupport@watertech.com Tel: 888-254-8412
Water-Tech SOFTMAX WATER SOFTENER MANUAL [PDF] retrieved 2020/02/16 original source: https://www.watertech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/WaterTech_SoftMAX_Owners_Manual_16-03-050.pdf
On 2020-02-16 - by (mod) - sources of Water Technologies Water Softener manuals & parts are on this page
Matt:
I'm not certain but there are a couple of companies using "Water Technologies" in their water softener product line, including Watts Water Technologies and Cal Technologies.
Use your browser's "search" function (such as ctrl-F) to find the word "technologies" on this page to find links to those companies.
On 2019-12-16
by Matt
- bad circuit board on Water Technologies water softener
My email is coachmattpasco@gmail.com
Looks the circuit board has gone bad on this softener. The name on the side is Water Technologies.
I can’t find the company anywhere online, not can I find an identical circuit board. Anyone know where I can this circuit board? .
Water Technologies Water Softener Manuals WTC Softener Manuals
WSM softeners are an older model / brand for which we seek company history and manuals; use our page top or bottom CONTACT link if you can help.
Contact: WSM, Inc., Water softening equipment assembly. Physical Address:
580 Golden Oak Pkwy.
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Mailing Address:
580 Golden Oak Pkwy
Oakwood Village, OH 44146-6502
The company is almost certainly using other mainstream water softener manufacturer control heads and parts so check the control on your water softener against the ones shown on this page and
Watch out: In searching for MSM water softener manuals as PDF downloads we found one website that says it has an MSM manual but wants the visitor to provide credit card information. We avoid credit card traps that promise to deliver "free manual downloads" but require that you provide a credit card and then have to fight to contact the company to "un-subscribe".
At InspectApedia.com all PDF downloads are provided at no cost and no reader information is asked nor collected.
WTF Water Softener Manuals
Contact: Water Teneder Water Quality Treatment Systems, 6201 South Hanover Rd., Elkridge MD 21705, USA, TEl: 410-796-7700 (offices also in Virginia)
Sorry we don't have manuals for water softener brands beginning with X, or Y. If you have such a machine use the page top or bottom CONTACT link to send us email and we'll research further.
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Zephyr Water Treatment Services, Ltd
Contact: Zephyr Water Treatment Services, Ltc., Unit 23, Brassmill Enterprise Centre , Bath , BA1 3JN United Kingdom
[1] North Dakota Standards for Water Softeners, North Dakota General Authority Law, Chapter 62-04-08, Water Softener Units http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/acdata/pdf/62-04-08.pdf. "The objective of this chapter is to provide a standard of quality, capacity, and performance for water softener units. Water softener performance is to be based upon referee tests procedures described in section 62-04-08-09."
[9] Culligan Mark 10 Water Softener 1994-1998 Installation and Operating Instructions (covering models manufactured after 1995) (1-96) 01881948.pdf available from www.culligan.com
[10] Water Softeners, CMHC, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/wawa/wawa_005.cfm - October 2008. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation acknowledges the contribution of Health Canada to the development of this document. For further questions regarding water treatment and water quality, contact Health Canada at watereau@hc-sc.gc.ca or call 613-957-2991 or 1-866-225-0709.
[11] "Commercial Water Softener Installation and Operating Instructions", IBC Filtration & Water Treatment Products (Australia) for commercial, industrial and residential application www.ibcwater.com.au (07) 3219 2233
[12] "Non electric water softener, Installation and Operating Instructions", IBC Filtration & Water Treatment Products (Australia), op.cit.
[13] "Water Softener Twin Tank Installation and Operating Instructions", IBC Filtration & Water Treatment Products (Australia), op.cit.
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Lochinvar United Kingdom, 7 Lombard Way The MXL Centre, Banbury, Oxon OX 164TJ Phone: (01295)-269-981 Web: lochinvar.ltd.uk
[14] Thanks to reader M.P. for discussing the requirement to adjust the float level in water softener brine tanks - January 2011
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2. Armed with the actual hardness measure of your water - (a number on the hardness scale we explain in the article cited above)
adjust the salt dose on your water softener for that hardness number, based on instructions that will be in the water softener manual (what is the model of your Myers water softener - do you have the manual?)
3. Review in the manual the proper setting for your guess at how much water you use in your home per week, and that will also let you adjust the water softener regeneration cycle frequency
4. If the softener still seems to be using too much salt (water tastes salty and leaves a white deposit on fixtures), the softener needs repair or further adjustment.
If you don't have the manual for your Myers water softener, (is yours a Myers M120 water softener?), you'll probably find a free PDF download in our collection of PENTAIR WATER SOFTENER MANUALS
On 2022-12-20
by Crlmelderis
How do I get my Myers water softener to not use so much salt?
On 2022-11-15
by InspectApedia (Editor)
@Jaymie Ryan,
Your photograph shows a water conditioner or softener that's intended to remove minerals such as calcium and magnesium from hard water. If your well water is red, there are several possible causes including iron which is most common, and bacteria.
A water softener can remove a small amount of iron from water but not treat water that's high in iron content and a water softener would not remove a bacteria problem from water.
I can't tell you how to get the water softener working because I don't know what's wrong with it or even whether or not it is working. But other softener companies would be thrilled to come to your house, examine the system, and tell you about it's working condition because of course they hope to sell you new equipment.
I recommend that you have your water tested to find out what's in it so that you know what treatment is actually needed.
On 2022-11-15 by Jaymie Ryan
How do i get this to work? We have orange well water and we need this to work again.
On 2022-11-06
by InspectApedia (mod)
@Roger Wimmer,
If you can post a photo of the data tag or any other markings, that may help us. Also a photo of the water softener itself to give added reference.
Particularly a photo of the control head would be helpful.
You can only post one photo per comment but can post as many comments as you like.
On 2022-11-06 by Roger Wimmer
I have never received an operational manual with my water softner, the installer has twice said he would provide one but has failed to do so. I have a model no.: 4FL-1040-56ml and serial no.: 239149, however I can not find a brand name or any markings indicating the maker. How can I acquire an instruction manual
On 2022-10-24 by InspectApedia (Editor)
@Sandra Sibley,
Best bet is to identify the brand and, if possible, model of your water softener and then download a manual for it from our collection of free pdf downloads found in this article series.
On 2022-10-24
by Sandra Sibley
Water softener comes on every day, I can set timer but can't see how to adjust how often it comes on
On 2022-08-25
by InspectApedia-911 (mod)
@Phil,
I've not found an exact manual match for your Legacy View Model G9LFMN-3
But you might try contacting
WaterSoft
710 Orange Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805 USA
Toll Free: 800-462-3790
Phone: 419-289-1500
Fax: 419-289-1515
Email: info@watersoftinc.com
Web: www.watersoftinc.com
On 2022-08-22 by Phil
Trying to get an ops manual for my water sofner mode Legacy View Model G9LFMN-3, is this possable ?
On 2022-01-03 by Christie W Monahan
@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, Thank you. As it turns out I have a flapper that is apparently leaking water. I will replace tomorrow and see if the issue corrects itself.
On 2022-01-03
by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - a leak somewhere else can cause condensation at water purifier
@Christie W Monahan,
The condensation itself is of course not likely to be a leak
but more likely you are seeing g moisture from the surrounding air condensing on cool surfaces of the equipment or it's piping.
However if you have a leak somewhere in your building such as a running toilet then water is being used continuously and that may in turn cause the surfaces of the water pipes and water treatment equipment to be colder than usual,
and that may explain the condensation.
So the first thing to do is to check for leaks or a running toilet. Keep us posted.
On 2022-01-02 by Christie W Monahan
Our water purifier that came with the house suddenly has condensation on the pipes and system. I have been trying to find an owner's manual to see if there is maintenance that needs to be done or if it leaking somewhere. The tank is a Enpress LLC 1054 and the computer part is Advance Flow from MayTech. Any idea where I can get more information?
On 2021-12-30
by Inspectapedia Com Moderator
@Ryan Betts,
If you find a sticker with patent numbers you can use Google Scholar to research the patent and see what company is named.
On 2021-12-29
by Ryan Betts
Can’t find a manual to this! There’s no brand on it anywhere
On 2020-09-18 by Moderator
Russell
Above at the article suggested at the more reading link you will see water softener adjustments that will include the salt dose setting. The specific setting method will depend of course on the brand and model of your water softener. So if you don't have the manual you'll want to download that here
On 2020-09-18 by Russell
Setting up my water softener, there is a setting for salt level. What should I set that for?
On 2020-09-26 - by (mod) - which way to push the pins on a water softener control head time
Thanks for the comment Neil.
A quick way to do the test you describe - pushing all the pins in or pulling them all out, is to follow that step by rotating the timer or dial - if the next "click" of the dial starts a regen cycle and the pins are pushed "IN" then you know that an "IN" pin starts a cycle.
Usually pins that are pushed "down" or "in" are the active ones that start a regen cycle but as we've warned, water softener, clock timer and other products vary in how these pins are used.
On 2020-09-26 by Neil Iddison
@Anonymous,
Hi,
if you have not worked out which way to pull or push the pins. The answer is simple. Either pull them all out or push them all in. If the softeners regenerates every day, or does not, you now know the answer.
On 2020-09-11 - by (mod) -
Great question, Anon, and with apology, there's not one "always right" answer. Typically the pin is pushed in but some softener controls may work the opposite way.
On a Culligan, pushing the pin IN activates that interval or recharge day and pulling the pin OUT skips that day.
On 2020-09-11 by Anonymous
I have a 25 year old softener and need to reset the day wheel pin. Does it get pushed in or pulled out
On 2020-07-22 by Natasha
Hi, can anyone help me with finding out the correct manual and or the type of model this is.
I've been in my home a few months and I'm unsure of how to use it. The former owner didn't leave behind a manual. I'm not sure what to do, what to press, or how to work it.
Thanks
Natasha: Please see your question and our answer now reposted on the Fleck brand page at
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