I read that this pump MUST be installed before any water softener, I can't do this. I still pass the 5-gal test on a line after, am I Ok?
910755
As long as you have the volume of water flow, I can't see why it would matter. Unless, when the softner is cycling it causes some kind of restricted flow?? It would be best to contact Basepump company if possible. I'm still very satisfied with Basepump's flow rate as compared to other cheaper water backup pumps.
910756
As it seems the obvious reason would be when this pump works it flush tons of water 1g in-2g out and if you have water softener & filter it would flushing softwater to drain and this would be in 100's or 1000's of gallons based on outage . but besides that I didn't find much on their website not to use softners . You can call or view site : http://www.basepump.com/Homeowners/FAQ.html#basepump.
910757
I wouldn't. Water softeners can gradually plug over time (I've had to repair mine because of this) and you wouldn't have the pump when you needed it. This is why they specifically warn against teeing in after softeners and whole house filters. You might call Basepump; they may be able to help you find a spot ahead of the softener where you can tee in. They're quite helpful.
1543105
If you need a lot of pressure you can use this. It wouldn't take long for it to go through 5 gallons. Are you going to turn the pump on only when cleaning? Or will it run consistently?
1386260
Make sure you mix a bit of water in with the raw soap. If you don't you could clog the pump.
2070581
If pump has to be above the water line I imagine you would need to prime it yourself. Otherwise damage to the unit may occur. I have dealt with trash pumps, sludge pumps and the like at work and most are not self priming. Hope this helps
872291
It is better to test before instalation. I installed on semirecessed sink and desided to install faucet on 10inch hight becouse of how water goes throught , squirting etc.
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Yes,as you know by now,the instructions for this filter are very bad.Some things you need to check for if you cant get your filter to prime.1.make sure your water level is filled just above the top tray2.make sure there are no loops,or kinks in your hoses3.not sure if this makes a diffrence,but I always do it,have your out take water bar (probably not what its called), hope you know what part im talking about,but....i have it submerged in my tank,so when I prime it pulls in water4.once you see water running through the hoses,turn your filter on,the pump it take care of the rest Yes,as you know by now,the instructions for this filter are very bad.Some things you need to check for if you cant get your filter to prime.1.make sure your water level is filled just above the top tray2.make sure there are no loops,or kinks in your hoses3.not sure if this makes a diffrence,but I always do it,have your out take water bar (probably not what its called), hope you know what part im talking about,but....i have it submerged in my tank,so when I prime it pulls in water4.once you see water running through the hoses,turn your filter on,the pump it take... » Read More Yes,as you know by now,the instructions for this filter are very bad.Some things you need to check for if you cant get your filter to prime.1.make sure your water level is filled just above the top tray2.make sure there are no loops,or kinks in your hoses3.not sure if this makes a diffrence,but I always do it,have your out take water bar (probably not what its called), hope you know what part im talking about,but....i have it submerged in my tank,so when I prime it pulls in water4.once you see water running through the hoses,turn your filter on,the pump it take care of the rest « Show Less
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Yes!! We just put a bag and a half of the salt for water softeners that you can buy at a hardware store. It worked really well. I believe you need to have a special salt-water pump, though, which Intex sells. Trying to use salt water with a normal pump might cause damage.
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Pumps and filters need to be paired. There are a lot of different pumps with different capabilities on the market. Above ground pumps and in-ground (self priming) pumps have different capabilities. Some pumps are up-rated while others are full rated. You also need to make sure that your pump has enough power to provide enough "lift" to thoroughly clean the sand bed when you backwash. On the other hand, too big of a pump, you will "blast" the dirt right thru the filter. Not trying to confuse you, just trying to help make sure you make a wise buying decision.
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The key is to put the solution during the final rinse cycle. You will need to check your washing machine manual to ensure that is when your fabric softener is being added. I usually go to laundry coin operated place since they have the machine I'm looking for also I can load up their machines with 2-3 Gi's.
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To save yourself some time, just call up your local water softener company and ask if they sell medium. It saved me some shipping, and supported a local company. It just happened that they had the Ionac C249, which I put in my Kenmore.
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Follow JohnG's advice. Just insert/remove the water tank a few times to prime. Works like a champ.
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My house had already been plumbed for a water softener, so all I had to do is turn the main water valve off and hook it up. If the home has not been plumbed, and you want to soften all the water in the house, you have to put a loop in the input water supply where it first comes into the house. If you want to do only hot water you put the loop just before the input to the hot water heater. By loop I mean coming off the input water to the softener and then back to the input water pipe. If the house is not plumbed for the softener you have to have the knowledge to cut and solder pipes.
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Pump has to be primed, sometimes multiple times depending on length of intake hose. Air in the intake line will "unprime" it and you will need to prime it until all air is out, then should pump fine.
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Iam on a well system, water was checked before i installed this system, all my readings were satisfactory at that time, The filter system was really old so i just updated to this system.i have not checked the water now.
1545385
im not sure. I had a softener for 15 years before I bought this. I still use the softener... all I can say, is that my water is 10x better than before.
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I use Mortons rust out, because my well has a high iron content, but depending on your water condition, you can probably any good water softener salt. unit does a great job, and uses very little salt
108650
Yes, you are supposed to dose the size of your tank before you start to refill no matter how much of a water change you are doing. For example, on my 55 gallon when I do a 30% weekly change I dose the whole tank (55 gallons.... actually I am paranoid so I double dose for 55 gallons with Prime) and then refill the tank with water. I saw some good advice about not restarting your pumps/filters until about 10 minutes after refilling, just to make sure the water is dechlorinated and that no chlorine hits your filters/beneficial bacteria material.