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Floyd R. Turbo

(28,191 posts) Thu Jul 25, 2024, 12:52 PM Jul 25

ALL DONE! Plumbing help. I want to permanently remove a water softener which will leave an 8" gap between the

Last edited Thu Jul 25, 2024, 03:33 PM - Edit history (1)

inlet and outlet lines. As I may at sometime in the future install a new softener I want to complete the loop with a temporary connection. I’m thinking that a section of steel flex-pipe will do the trick.

Any advice will be sincerely appreciated.

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ALL DONE! Plumbing help. I want to permanently remove a water softener which will leave an 8" gap between the (Original Post) Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 OP

I think you'll need some sort of tube. unblock Jul 25 #1

I'm thinking something like this would work: Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #3

😁I just got it! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #5

Is it a copper line? cos dem Jul 25 #2

Yes. Thanks! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #4

I've removed them multiple times. Very easy, if you use their little tool which you can buy for a couple of bucks. A bit Wonder Why Jul 25 #8

Thanks Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #10

I have the same thing. duncang Jul 25 #6

Thanks Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #11

I would search YouTube calguy Jul 25 #7

Yep! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #12

Make sure that it's allowed by local codes. Some won't let you use a flex-hose. Just a thought. SWBTATTReg Jul 25 #9

Thanks Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #13

unblock

(53,787 posts)

1. I think you'll need some sort of tube.

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 12:54 PM

Jul 25

Maybe a couple of connectors, too.

That'll be $500. Venmo or PayPal is fine,

Floyd R. Turbo

(28,191 posts)

3. I'm thinking something like this would work:

Reply to unblock (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 12:58 PM

Jul 25

Floyd R. Turbo

(28,191 posts)

5. 😁I just got it!

Reply to unblock (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 01:00 PM

Jul 25

cos dem

(911 posts)

2. Is it a copper line?

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 12:57 PM

Jul 25

If so, I can recommend the SharkBite products. They're super easy to install, and can be removed fairly easily (I'm told. I've never actually removed one).

Home Despot carries them.

Floyd R. Turbo

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4. Yes. Thanks!

Reply to cos dem (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 12:58 PM

Jul 25

Wonder Why

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8. I've removed them multiple times. Very easy, if you use their little tool which you can buy for a couple of bucks. A bit

Reply to cos dem (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 01:14 PM

Jul 25

difficult to remove in a confined space because of the need to use one hand to hold the pipe and one to push or pull on the tool.

There are types that also work with PEX. In addition there are flexible steel ones like
with SharkBite connector at one end and you can buy a SharkBite connector with the connecting end of the flex piece.

Lowes and Amazon also sell them as do other hardware stores but generally, Home Depot has the lowest prices.

Floyd R. Turbo

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10. Thanks

Reply to Wonder Why (Reply #8)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 03:31 PM

Jul 25

duncang

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6. I have the same thing.

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Thu Jul 25, 2024, 01:05 PM

Jul 25

The city improved its water since the previous owner had it installed.

What I thought about it is converting it to a filter system.

I guess the main thing is to make sure it’s the same size so you don’t get any flow restriction.