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    Trying to drain my evacuation pipe on softener

    Thanks for the advice, any thoughts on re-routing the discharge to immediately behind the unit (rather than going up and over)? Wasn't sure if there were any issues with that...I could gravity drain it there too with an vacuum breaker, thinking it would be shorter path/high velocity on exit.
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    Trying to drain my evacuation pipe on softener

    Hi all, I have a similar problem where my softener discharge has started freezing up over the last couple years. Pictures are attached of my system. I have 1/2" PVC running from softener overhead, then down into a pre-existing 1-1/2" PVC pipe (installed by builder for a greensand filter, now...
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    Sink pump discharge pipe mounting

    I am installing an undersink pump to service a utility sink and bar sink in my basement. I have all the vents and discharge pipes installed. I am trying to figure out the best way to mount or stabilize the discharge pipe. It runs upwards at an ~8 degree angle (as shown in the picture below)...
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    Two Basement Sink Install w/undersink pump - venting

    Currently roughing in two basement sinks (one for bar, one for workshop)...they will be on opposite sides of a wall. Trying to figure out how to vent this arrangement properly. I plan to have each sink on their own p-traps and separate drain lines into each side of the pump. I will vent the...
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    Softener Settings Advice

    I am getting ready to set up my water softener. We have 2-1/2 baths, 2 adults and 2 kids on well water. Our water hardness is 31 gpg with trace amounts of iron (post greensand filter). I think our flow rate is around 3 GPM (filled up 3 gallon pale in bathtub). We have high chloride in our...
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