Is a gravel base required beneath resin in softeners?
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Everybody that I have talked to and everything that I have read says yes you need the gravel base. It has something to do with the regeneration process. One water softener expert told me that I could use fish tank gravel also, but I didn't trust the dyes in that gravel.
1888690
no, it was not required for my whirlpool softener, nor did the bags say anything about a gravel base. I suspect that is specific to the softener and not this resin.
1256795
Yep, just allow for the additional built up 1/2" =/- prior to setting on substrate. Note I used custom's level quick before mudding in the Ditra underlayment.
1310334
I believe it is a mild acid (phorphoric acid based) that dissolves minerals that build on the resin and or the resin tank that interfere with the ion-exchange capacity of the resin. I think it just cleans the resin and tank to restore its ability to exchange mineral ions attracted from hard water with salt (Na+)
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I have a stainless sink and it works well. I'm not sure about a resin sink. I would think it would work the same.
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Not well, look for place near liquid soap spout for softener location. Do you still have machine manual? Perhaps find online.
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I just use EasyCast resin. I haven't experimented with any other resins, but it works well so I feel no need. (:
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You have to get pumps for resin and hardener: one pump for each you can mix different fillers to thicken,to make proper. Repairs.
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No primer required on solid wood. If wood is softer you probably need to apply a hardner prior to filling.
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I use filter floss and filled the bottom with ceramic rings,replacing the gravel.So to your answer, yes...
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You do but it is included. It is stored under the white cap. This is a quart so you should be fine with whats included. But if you go with the gallon size get extra hardener. I usually put too much early on and run out by the end. If you are doing a big job get extra hardener. But its always included with bondo poly resin.
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I've used it as gravel, works as well as anything else. You can use it under-gravel, but be aware of compacting and dead zones underneath the top layer of substrate. Especially if it is a fine substrate, like sand. I recently switched to a dirt tanks setup with flourite as a top layer, and it works much better than flourite alone.
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I think it should be okay, I don't have any bare bottom tanks myself though. The suction is pretty good if the batteries are not running out. Since you are not worried about sucking up gravel you can just not attach the fluted piece if it is not able to pick up debris. The bottom extension part is 2 pieces but if I were to not use the fluted piece I would just vacuum up all my gravel.
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The Resin loses its ability to remove the mineral effectively, resulting in harder water and the use of extra salt trying to offset the problem if the person try's to adjust the hardness settings on the softener. There are estimates posted by some manufacturers on the lifespan of the average household before the need for Resin replacement if you search the net. Hope this helps some.
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I'm an arborist and no you don't need anything special just put some gravel at the bottom of a container that has drain holes
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Couple of cinder blocks is what i used. Just put gravel under and call it done
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Those are all various other types of filter media's and resin showing we carry a full line. Water softening resin beads are a gold color. The shade varies from batch to batch but is a gold color. We have instructions on our website we can point you to. However of course there is no instructions with the resin as there is no way to know how each buyer is going to use the resin and in what type of filter or system. MarkAFW Filters
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A gravel siphon will work only for the gravel. Keep in mind there is a removable plate at the bottom as part of the internal under gravel filter that must be removed and cleaned. There is about a 1/4" gap under the plate and that area collects most of the junk.