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So now there's water in the brine tank and softener seems to be working ok although not as soft as it used to. The water is now also above the salt line (about a bit more than half of the tank is water). Do I just add more salt bags till the water is under the salt? Thanks!

oh, i didn't know that. so how much water should i put in? i put 5 bags of salt in the brine tank. thanks for your help!

Hi! Thanks for the replies. Yes before I cleaned the system we enjoyed the softened water. I just decided to clean the brine tank after seeing the murky stranded water which was about 1/3 of the tank. Right now when I look at it, I don't see any water in the tank anymore. Unless it's at the...

So this Saturday I decided to clean my brine tank after seeing stranded murky water in the brine tank. I put the system on bypass, removed the power on the system and got on with the clean up. I took apart the brine tank and just jumped whatever it had (powdered salt, murky water etc). Washed...

I currently have 3 supply valves under my kitchen sink. First 2 is for the hot and cold of the kitchen faucet. The other 1 is used exclusively for the dishwasher. Is this a hot water or cold water line? What does dishwashers normally use? Coz if it's hot, then it's not where I will have...

I need help again guys. I am trying to replace a dishwasher. At the same time I am also installing a supply line for my ice maker/water dispenser. I will be using an adaptor for the ice maker/water dispenser line. At the very first step, I am already stuck. I dunno whats going on but I...

Faucet problem solved - now having trouble mounting the sink :( Thanks for all your help. My problem was solved with a short visit to ACE Hardware. Lo and behold, they have a faucet head replacement part that matches the threads on my existing unit for $25. Now the sink is what's giving...

i see the leak coming from where the connection to the hose is made. its not exactly coming from the connection as i've tapes the threads over and over to make sure it's sealed properly. also made sure the rubber gasket inside is well seated. the thread is this one black plastic that's capped...

Pullout Kitchen Faucet Head is now OK - New Problem, mounting the sink??? Hi! Can anybody point me to where I can find a replacement part for a pullout kitchen faucet? My kitchen faucet's pullout head is leaking and I'm kind of in the dark as to where I can find a replacement for it. I...

What do you mean hj? I am closely considering the Badger 5 (or V). Are you saying the value is much greater than $60 considering its performance? I saw one at home depot for $69.98. I currently have a 1/3 HP unit in there. Thanks!

Thanks! I saw some brand like Kitchen Aid, Whirpool and GE. Dunno if with regards to disposals there's like the top brand that contractors/plumbers prefer to use.

Hi! I just thought I'd get people's opinions on a below-$100 in-sink-erator. I am having my countertops redone and I thought about replacing the sink and garbase disposal as well. I have the sink all picked out. I just need some recommendation on the insinkerator. I saw a Badger 5 from HD...

I just need your input on this RO system. I have a stand alone water dispenser right now and my wife wants to get rid of it coz its pretty old already (used to be white now its yellow, plus the cooler aint working anymore). Also Sparkletts keeps raising the price of their 5 gal bottles every 6...

Still no advice? Cmon guys, I know you're all for replacing the tub. It just didn't make sense in this situation as the tub is fairly new. I just need help in deciding which of the 2 to get. Is there any difference in results between the 2 approaches? Thanks!!

Hi! I saw quite a few reglazing threads here but none talked about my question. I had my guest bath remodeled recently and since the shower tub is still almost new, I decided to keep it and planned on having it just reglazed. This is also a guest bath anyway and I wanted to reduce my costs...