How do you set a water softener to regenerate?

It has a “regen” button on the head at the end. This “regen” button has to be pressed down and held for three seconds, and the regeneration cycle will begin immediately. Keep in mind that once the cycle starts, it cannot be canceled. While this is a simple process, other water softening systems work manually.

What setting should my water softener be on?

Water softeners have four basic settings — regeneration cycle frequency, regeneration cycle time, regeneration cycle length and salt dose. Most of the settings revolve around the regeneration process, which is a critical stage in the water softening process.

How do I know if my water is too soft?

The easiest way to tell if your water is too soft is to wash your hands with soap. If the soapy feeling is difficult to wash off, your water is too soft. If your hands feel more squeaky clean then softness is probably correct. Most water softeners use salt to soften the water.

What is the best hardness setting on a water softener?

What is the Ideal Water Hardness?

• 0–3: If your hard water test strip indicates that your water is between 0–3 grains per gallon, your water doesn’t require softening.
• 3–7: Water between 3–7 gpg is moderately hard, causing spotty dishes and dry skin.

What is Aquatek water softener?

AquaTek offers a complete line of water softening equipment for your home. An AquaTek Water Softener will remove hardness and iron from your water and make everything soft! Created by Nature but Softened by Us!

Can I get an instruction manual for my water softener?

Western Water Products, who makes your water softener, will be glad to give you an instruction manual for your model, most likely at no charge. Illustration: a Whirlpool WHES33 type water softener rotor and seal kit as widely sold on eBay and by plumbing suppliers and water softener parts suppliers.

What should I do if my water softener has salt?

If your softener has salt and is not in bypass mode and has water pressure, try a manual regeneration cycle – initiated by following instructions in the manual under “Manual regeneration” – on the last page in the manual. If you don’t have the manual for your softener you can find a copy at the company’s website or from this link:

What is aqaquatek water conditioning?

Aquatek Water Conditioning improves the quality of your water with a variety of water conditioning equipment that is suited to your specific water problem. Quality water extends the life of plumbing, water heaters and water using appliances, making cleaning and laundering more efficient.