How to change the resin in a water softener.

Changing the water in your softener is not a difficult task. Here is a diagram that shows what is inside most water softeners. To replace resin in most water softeners Turn off water Rotate the the controller conrol handle to put the softener through its cycles. This will blead off any pressure still in the unit. Unplg the power.   Disconnect plumbing Unscrew control head by holding tank between your knees and turning the head to the left. Having someone hold the tank for you will make this a little easier. Remove the resin. The resin is inert, but you do not want to put it on the ground becasue as it drys it become liee ball berring that can give you quite a ride in walk on them. The resin moves freely in water. I have found the easiest way to get the resin out is to lay softener tank on side over some type or recepticle.   A over trash can Insert garden hose Allow water to rinse the old  resin out. Discard old resin Save old gravel Refill the Tank Stand tank upright Insert the product tube back into the tank. Place tape over the opening in the product tube Refill gravel so it covers screen completely Pour in new resin until tank is 3/4 full. Remove tape on product tube Re-attach control head Line up the product tube so it is in the center of the opening. Place the control head back on the softener allowing the tube nto go into the center hole on the control head. Turn head to the right until snug. There is no need to over tighten the head. Reconnect plumbing Put the softener back online Turn on water Put system in manual regeneration Test product waster for softness Related Articles Which Softener Resin do you need? How Much Media do you need? All About Water Softeners