Recent content by firelikeiya

Thanks. I also believe a longer anode would be better. The reason why I am leaning towards the AO Smith product is because they are a major manufacturer and the fault circuitry that is included with their system that has an audible alarm. The anode still seems fairly short. It's 21" long. From...

In my last house I installed a Whirlpool gas high efficiency water heater (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Whirlpool-40-Gallon-Tall-12-Year-Limited-Natural-Gas-Water-Heater/3284848) that had a 12 year warranty. It was apparently made by AO Smith. It came standard with a powered anode rod. I lived there...

Hey guys, Definite newbie here to soldering. I just soldered a bypass loop for a water softener. I deburred the inside and outside of all the pipes, cleaned with a tube cleaning brush, and applied flux to the copper pipe and the fitting. I used MAPP gas. I sweated 1" copper pipe and used just...

I only have experience with Kenmore water softeners but all the negatives you hear online, well, I have had with my system. The corroded electronics, the failed ABS head, the cracked lines. The system runs great for about 6 years and then you start having issues. Parts for the head are cheap but...

Hello, I am looking for a residential water softener. A friend of mine recommended Ohio Pure Water as a place to purchase. I filled out their online questionnaire and they came back recommending a Fleck 5600SXT 40k. I have a 3.75 bathroom house with 2 adults and 4 children. 1" plumbing going to...