Anyone have water softener know how?

[Ashcan Bill]

For what it's worth I have a Whirlpool I bought at Lowes. I installed it in the garage around 5 years ago.

It's never missed a lick or given me a moment of trouble. I try to remember to add salt every so often.

I'm looking at tankless water heaters right now.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

For what it's worth I have a Whirlpool I bought at Lowes. I installed it in the garage around 5 years ago.

It's never missed a lick or given me a moment of trouble. I try to remember to add salt every so often.

I'm looking at tankless water heaters right now.

Good to know. It doesn't seem too complicated of a thing and if it's in the garage, I can keep a close eye on it.

Thanks.

[floydpink]

I'm certain I want it out of the sun and elements and in the garage.
I'm wondering if I can install the loop where the line feeds the water heater in the garage before the hot/cold water split?

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by floydpink

I'm certain I want it out of the sun and elements and in the garage.
I'm wondering if I can install the loop where the line feeds the water heater in the garage before the hot/cold water split?

Soften as much as you can, except the irrigation or hose bib feeds outside.
If you plan on adding an RO system at a later date, it will already be plumbed correctly. (ROs are fed with soft water)

[floydpink]

So Pete,

Is it a straightforward installation branching off the line going into the water heater without drilling through the outside where the hose bib is?

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by floydpink

So Pete,

Is it a straightforward installation branching off the line going into the water heater without drilling through the outside where the hose bib is?

Should be, if the plumbing is accessible there. Do you have access to the split from the mainline before the cold water feeds to the rest of the house? If so, you should be golden.