Water softner?

[Sugarphreak]

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[eblend]

Think I found an economical solution to my problem

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGI...=FARPEX126-14H

Can order it online and get free shipping, so for about 20 bucks get the proper connectors.

I tried to find those other kind from SharkBite, but Wolseley wants $28 each and like 2 weeks wait time.

EDIT: Looks like the company that makes these is Fairview Fittings and they also make plastic PEX fittings and have a 1" Female Pipe to 1" PEX, unfortunately no 3/4" pex, but for those doing 1" PEX these would be perfect as it would be all plastic on plastic contact.

The 1" version in plastic part number is PEXPL-126-18H

[eblend]

Well I was finally able to track down what I needed in Calgary, and had my friend pick it up for me since he had the day off and was in the area.

Got two brass adapters with 3/4 pex on one end, and 1" female thread end on the other.

For anyone interested, B.A. Robinson has these in stock and they were only $4.61 each

The following line seems to contain their part number as well as the product number, not sure which is which, but with this information I am sure they can find you the exact ones:

780035045 341PEXFA CBXFC45 3/4"

Woot, beats the other configuration I mustered out of home depot, which included an iron 1" to 3/4" reducer followed by a copper 3/4 male thread to 3/4 pex.

[G]

How much was saved in the end. I had mine done by a pro while I played in the backyard with my kids. In and out in 1.5 hours for $1100.

[eblend]

Originally posted by G
How much was saved in the end. I had mine done by a pro while I played in the backyard with my kids. In and out in 1.5 hours for $1100.

For me, about $600 off that price you posted. $429 for the water softner and another $60 in parts. Took me 3 hours last night, and was a fun project that I could easily do myself. So even if I paid myself 50 an hour to do the job, I saved $450 bucks, or like ~2 month worth of groceries

[Sugarphreak]

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[G]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I posted my cost, about 40$ more than you, but I bought plumbing tools and sprung for a top of the line high efficiency softener with external brine tank and full 1" internals, plus 40 feet of 1" line for a relocation of it to somewhere more convenient. I probably saved around 800$ or more for something equivalent plus now I have tools for repairs or future work.

Can you come do mine at my new place?

[Sugarphreak]

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[G]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I can give you a hand with it if you want, I actually enjoyed putting it all together... PEX is a lot like Lego

Thanks. I keep that offer on my mind when I get possession in 6 months.

[eblend]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
PEX is a lot like Lego

That's exactly what I told my dad when we were doing plumbing in general in his basement. Relocated the laundry room to a different corner of the basement, plumbing the new location as well as a full new bathroom. That was the most enjoyable part of the development.

[yellowsnow]

I called a few plumbers around town. Most are quoting around $300 to do the install with bypasses. I might just get someone to do it for me.

How long did it take you guys do install the softener and do all the prep?

[eblend]

Originally posted by yellowsnow
I called a few plumbers around town. Most are quoting around $300 to do the install with bypasses. I might just get someone to do it for me.

How long did it take you guys do install the softener and do all the prep?

For me it took 3 hours.

This is my bypass. Originally the 1/2 pex used to run all the way to the bottom, but was moved up to after the bypass as it supplies water that I want softened. At the bottom I just put a new piece of 3/4 pex so that my outdoor water is not treated. With all 3 valves in that position allows the water to go to the water softner as 2 are in the opened position, and one closed. If I put them all vertically the water softner is bypassed.





My connections I mentioned in the previous post, 1" female pipe thread to 3/4 PEX. In total all the connectors, valves and pipes and everything cost me about $70.



Don't have a picture of the final install, will take one later.

[Sugarphreak]

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[eblend]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Look good!

You went really tight with the connections from fitting to fitting I noticed. Is the pipe dope holding up 100%? It seemed like it was working for me, but within 24hrs it started to drip.

One of the reccomendations I was given was to provide half clamps mid way between each fitting to help reduce stress

I will take a few pictures of mine today when I get home... mine is like half-clamp armagedon, haha.

Mine leaked after the first night, I saw drippings, so I tightened the one connector but had to redo the other. People say 5 revolutions of Teflon tape + plumber putty is usually a good fit for these things, I just did this stuff called "No Leak" and it hasn't leaked in 4 days now since I fixed it so I think I am good. I had problems with Teflon tape before when doing the basement development, that's when I found this No Leak stuff and it's been great, did all my dad's basement just with that and nothing leaked at all.

[R!zz0]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I will take a few pictures of mine today when I get home... mine is like half-clamp armagedon, haha.

Bump: Still waiting for the pic

Thinking of doing my home too. Costco has it for $639 so i'm waiting for the price to go down.