If this happens the resin may come out of the tank and get into your new homes plumbing clogging sinks and showers or worse.
Can you transport a water softener on its side.
Can i transport a water softener on its side.
It is possible to disconnect your water softener or filtration system and move it like the rest of your belongings.
Although the reionator and softmax are both quite heavy the systems cannot be tipped over or laid on their side during moving or transporting but must remain upright in order to maintain the integrity of the resins.
I would leave it upright and apply air pressure to the inlet.
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Can the softener lay on its side during transport.
Your best bet is to have the water tested at your new home to determine if your current system is the best solution for your new home s water.
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In certain situations the hot water heater may need to be laid on its side.
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Ultimately you want to make sure the move is worth the hassle.
No it will not cause any damage.
Keeping your water softener from freezing in the moving truck.
Can i transport a water softener on its side.
Assuming it is not one of the reverse flowing type that should push the water down through the bottom basket and up the tube.
The water softener must be in an upright position when you are transporting it or only moving it across the room.
To prevent accident or injury do not hoist the water softener over your shoulder.
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If the water softener tank is tilted or laid on its side the resin and bedding will move out of position.
Furthermore do not lay the softener on its side because this will damage the control head covers or tanks.
When moving replacing or installing hot water heaters transport them with care to avoid damage.
Not all softeners have a top basket so resin could get up into the head if you try that.
We often lay them on their sides to get them in the overhead rackingwe can t do that with all appliances.
Use a hand truck to transport the water softener.
You could also put a wet dry vac on the outlet.
The softener just needs to be upright for use.
Do not lay the water softener on its side.
