While a water softener machine is still hands down the best way to stop hard water carrying out a full water softener installation can be daunting.
Water softener installation diagram.
As shown in the diagram below a typical water softener has a resin or mineral tank a brine tank and some type of control.
The above diagram shows you just how simple a water softener installation can be that is except for running the plumbing of course.
With all piping and wiring installation is completed and with the mineral in.
Water softener installation costs.
Water softener general operation refer to the control tubing diagram for your softener located in appendix a.
If you re prepared to take on a bit of handiwork the cost to install a water softener is less than a professional installation.
The best case scenario is that you have a qualified plumbing expert that comes in to install it for you.
The only lines missing from this diagram are the water softener overflow and drain tube.
Water softener installation cost considerations.
I will be explained in more detail further on.
Eliminating the cost of labor means that the price largely depends on the capabilities of your water softening unit which is measured in grains.