Blog - Water System Wiki

How to Fill a Water Softener: Salt or Potassium Chloride

Step-by-step fill/refill guide for water softeners: salt or potassium chloride, dosing, brine levels, maintenance, safety.

How to flush, drain, and clean sediment, lime, and calcium from gas, Rheem, or tankless water heaters - home water systems.

Connect sump pump discharge hose: fittings, adapters, and secure attachments for softener, heater, filtration, plumbing systems.

Stepwise sump pump install: prep, pit, wiring, discharge, valve, testing, maint.; ties to basement plumbing and water systems.

Thaw fridge, main pipes, and underground lines; prevent freezing with insulation, heat, and tips for softeners, heaters, and filtration.

Water heater not heating? Troubleshoot with thermostat, element, breakers, wiring; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.

Step-by-step guide to light/relight the pilot on gas/propane water heaters AO Smith & Rheem models, safety tips, troubleshooting.

Causes and fixes for popping, banging, knocking, whistling, gurgling, hissing in water heaters; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.

Size your home's water heater for your family: peak demand, tank or tankless, energy costs, plumbing, and softener/filtration compatibility.

DIY replacement and installation of shallow and deep well pumps for home water systems: softener, heater, filtration, plumbing.