Recent content by Mariner

I have just been reading this thread and thought I might make a comment. I too, am on a well which is 350 ft deep. The well was already installed when I bought this proerty seven years ago (older home about 1965'ish). I have both water filters and a water softener. My cold water smells yet...

Just a follow up to the above. I was pleasantly surprised to find the small air valve turned out easily - I was expecting to have to drill and tap to put in the plug. The valve body was completely covered in rust from the metal cover over the valve itself - the cover came apart in my hands as I...

Hi guys, Thanks for your replies. You have pretty much confirmed what I thought this might be. I have some 1/8" NPT brass plugs, so I will go ahead and fit the brass pluc. The pressure tank is fitted with a bladder - I am pretty sure that is the case. So plugging off that small connection...

Hi Guys, Have a couple of questions that I hope someone will be able to help me with. The house end of the well pump plastic (1" diameter ?) inlet water line, has a brass/bronze check valve arrangement on it. From the check vale the water goes to the pressure switch and to the pressure tank...

Mike, One point worth mentioning is that the RO units use a lot of water - especially during membrane cleaning. If your mother is on a septic system then the RO couild prove to be problematic - depending on the septic system type. Just a thought as most people do not realize the total water...

Hi, WHat everyone else has said. There are a few people who deal with and sell water softeners. These people will help you out and can point you in the right direction, once they have mor detail of your situation - especially water test results, as everything will hinge on what the water...

Just a quick note to say thanks to all that have taken the trouble to answer my question. It is great that the forum members are so quick to help out where possible. Much appreciated - thank you mariner

Hi Guys, Thanks for the comments thus far. The inlet piping is going to be increased in size - that was already on the books. What I was interested in is using another expansion tank ($40) making two in the system, as opposed to putting a larger pressure tank ($$$'s)in the system - to...

Hi, Please bear with me on this as I am not quite clear about the expansion tank issue. First, my water supply is from a well, it comes into the house through a check valve and then into a pressure tank at a tee in the line. The water also goes through filter and softener and then to the...

I did a bit of telephoning this morning after opening the unit up. To replace the two filters plus the membrane inner cost $188 + tax here in Canada. I can get a complete new unit for around $300 plus tax. So yes Jimbo, you beat me to it. I needed to check to satisfy myself on what to do. For...

Hi Jimbo, Yes, there is a small tank probably about the size you mentioned (15" dia and about 20" long). It is out of the picture, but there is one there. There is also a small drain from the unit, that goes into the waste pipe and is held in place with the hose clamp. As you can see, the two...

Hi Guys, Don't know if this would be the right forum for my questions - if not, maybe someone could redirect me. Here goes. I bought an older home nealy three years ago and have, what I was told was a RO under sink unit. Well, I haven't used it and the water supply has been switched off...

Thanks HJ, That is exactly what I have - wasn't sure about the tank lining though. I did manage to find out that the elements were an odd size so I just hope I can get a bit more mileage out of the thing. I want to replace the dip tube as I seem to run out of hot water fairly quickly and I...

Thanks for the replies so far. Yes I did go to Plumbing Wholesalers who sell to the public too - at different prices of course. The town where I live is around 85,000 population so there aren't too many places to shop. Went to two "real plumbing places"and two big box stores. One wholesaler...

Hi, Spent quite a bit of time trying to get a new dip tube today and everything I saw was just 26" long or so. I have a 175 litre or 45 imperial gallon water heater and would like to replace the dip tube - I am going to do the drain valve and TP valve as well. I think I might make one out of...