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Decide on where you want to locate your water softener, usually a water
softener is located where the mains water enters your home. You will need to
locate near a power source and drainage.
Turn off the mains water to your home before proceeding.
Cut the incoming water mains pipe before any branches of the mains water
pipe to ensure the whole house has softened water.
IMPORTANT
: Make sure the cut is taken before the tee piece for the pipe going
to the water storage tank.
Install an elbow joint on your mains water pipe at both ends of the cut.
Your local plumbing regulations may require you to install a ‘Non-return’ valve
on your mains water pipe. For safety, we recommend installation of a pressure
regulating valve between the inlet hose and the mains water branch.
Drill a 15mm hole through the outside wall for a waste pipe. Drill another
15mm hole through the outside wall for the overflow pipe. The waste pipe
should not be connected directly to the drain; a 15mm air gap should be left
between the waste pipe and the drain.
