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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...

I'd try using WD40 if the vinegar thing doesnt work. Also you can try to pinch the hole where you had the screw using a small flat head screw driver and try to loosen the handle from the stem. I forgot to add that I always had this problem when removing a mixet shower's handles.

Ok in my 2nd bathroom I have a fiberglass/plastic shower tub that is still fairly new. I am making plans on at least updating that bathroom but my main focus is on the vanity, sink, toilet, vent fan and lighting. I don't have any plans on replacing the shower surrounds with tiles just like...

Just solved my problem. I tried to reinstall the mixet cartridge and when I tested it, I still got the same low water pressure problem. I tinkered with it a bit and finally I removed the shower head and viola! there was a lot of debris in it. At least now I am enjoying the shower with...

Hello! Why is my mixet shower's temp control reversed? Turning it to the right give me hot water and turning it to the left gives me cold water. Does this mean the mixet cartridge was incorrecly installed? I checked for the red mark of the cartridge and it is facing upwards. What I am not...

One last question. When you install the super ring, do you put something around the inside of the ring to kind of close the gap from the drain/pipe? Mine has a 4" pipe and the opening on the super ring is not exactly hugging the 4" pipe. Or is this where the wax ring takes over to make sure...