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?
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If you haven't already, I would call the company. They are very informative and easy to talk to. They recommend the straightest shot from the meter to the pump to get the most pressure. Mine goes to my basepump after many branches and it works fine. If you pass the 5 gal bucket test, you are probably fine. Another point - Everyone I know with a water softener has a well. You need city water for the basepump. No power would equal no well water.
466803
There is no need to worry about weather or not you tap a line with or without a water sofener. The main concern is that you have suffecient flow to make the pump create a vaccum. The higher the flow the better. I think the minimun flow requirements is 5 gallons. It would be better to get it before the softener because it reduces to available flow to the device. Maybe you can increase to pressure on the system. I have a question for you, do you have a back up generator? It sounds like your on a well system.
466804
I think you would be okay so long as you still have PSI around 55 and the pipe is 3/4 of an inch.
408586
I'm assuming that you already know the characteristics of your water, e.g. hardness, etc. I just followed the instructions from the manual and watched YouTube videos on installing water softeners. It seemed pretty straightforward after that. Hope that helps.
1717805
Same here, after about 3 trys I made sure the tank was full and seated down good, turned it on, then I heard sucking noises and the pump started to prime itself. This happens in 5 seconds, don't leave the pump running, shut it off and try again. Good Luck
684867
No you have to prime the pump first. It wont suck the liquid out if there is air in the line
283028
I don't believe you are supposed to as it will shorten the life of the filter. If you do, be sure to run cold water immediately after so as not to provide a nice environment for bacteria, algae, etc.
255982
Follow JohnG's advice. Just insert/remove the water tank a few times to prime. Works like a champ.
234097
This system is designed primarily for well water applications. If you have a city water supply consider the HMF2SdgC. Generally, you would locate this system downstream of a water softener. Water softeners require a certain amount of pressure in order to lift and regenerate the media during back-washing. If you have extreme amounts of sediment that you wish to keep out of your water softener then get our HMF-CYO whole house filter and configure it with sediment filter(s), and use it as a pre-filter. Another reason why you would place this system after the water softener is to prolong the life of the (expensive) IRON filter. Water softeners remove up to 5 ppm of iron in the course of softening the water. The IRON filter included with this system is good for reducing iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide up to 3 ppm combined contaminant load. You must know this value before buying this product to ensure a reasonable IRON filter lifecycle and thus your satisfaction. This filter should not be used if the combined iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide contaminant load of your private well exceeds 3 ppm or if there are IRON BACTERIA present. In any case -- please email us your water report. You should have a water report before buying any water treatment equipment so that you buy the right equipment for the job. This system's 4 gradient sediment filter is the best filter available in terms of its dirt holding capacity, flow rate, and broad range of particles filtered. It features 4 separate gradients of particle filtration -- 25 microns, 10 microns, 5 micron and 1 micron to allow for maximum dirt holding capacity while still allowing a high flow rate.
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My advice is to add two bags and wait to see what the reading on the pump is. I added three 4olb. bags and it was too high so I had to drain 20% of the water and refill. However this did solve the problem and I have not had to add anymore salt all summer. I love this product!!! Clean pool all the time. All I have had to do is clean to cooper device once by soaking in vinegar! Easy!
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I installed mine before I opened my pool for the season. The water was below the return and made the install quite easy. IMO, it would be worth the time to drain your water level before installation. The manual describes how to do it with a filled pool, but it seems like it would be a pain.
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This is not an easy answer since all water ionizers require a certain water harness level in order to work properly (see Athena specifications). Before going ahead and committing to the high cost of the Athena, I would pay a bio-environmental company to come out and test the hardness of your water both at the well, and after the water softener to see if the numbers fall within the required specs of the Athena. Keep in mind that if your well water has a higher dissolved concentration level of a particular mineral (i.e. calcium), this might affect the performance of the water ionizer. I wouldn't gamble on this one, especially for this much money. Get your well water tested. Hope this helps. This is not an easy answer since all water ionizers require a certain water harness level in order to work properly (see Athena specifications). Before going ahead and committing to the high cost of the Athena, I would pay a bio-environmental company to come out and test the hardness of your water both at the well, and after the water softener to see if the numbers fall within the required specs of the Athena. Keep in mind that if your well water has a higher dissolved concentration level of a particular mineral (i.e. calcium), this might affect the performance of the water ionizer. I... » Read More This is not an easy answer since all water ionizers require a certain water harness level in order to work properly (see Athena specifications). Before going ahead and committing to the high cost of the Athena, I would pay a bio-environmental company to come out and test the hardness of your water both at the well, and after the water softener to see if the numbers fall within the required specs of the Athena. Keep in mind that if your well water has a higher dissolved concentration level of a particular mineral (i.e. calcium), this might affect the performance of the water ionizer. I wouldn't gamble on this one, especially for this much money. Get your well water tested. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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What I did was place enough oil in the filter to wet the fibers, then installed. Just a precaution I used to ensure that I wasnt doing a full on dry start.
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It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it in something with more water then back in the super low water. It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it... » Read More It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it in something with more water then back in the super low water. « Show Less
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Not directly. If you have a pressurized system as soon as there is a demand for water the pump should activate. Otherwise no.
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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
188951
Should not require no more than 5 minutes according to instructions. I suggest at least ten seconds each time you use it after that. It is useful to soak the filter in water prior to installing. Be sure to wash the filter housing and o-ring gasket before installing.
2125292
Better to install first in fuel line out of tank and before primer bulb.I have seen either way work though.
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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.