What to do about a leaky water softener bypass valve?
Leaky Water Softener Bypass Valve? the bypass valve shown in this sketch from a Culligan water softener installation manual includes replaceable o-rings that may be needed if your bypass valve is leaky. The process of returning a water softener to service in a winterized building is detailed
What to do when your water softener is leaking?
To restore the water softener bypass valve back to its prior position (such as restoring the water softener to in-use) simply push on the now protruding knob found on the other end or other “side” of the bypass valve. In our experience these manual bypass valves work pretty well on most water softeners, but on occasion we find one that is leaking.
Where is the bypass handle on a Fleck water softener?
Above, the bypass control valve for a Fleck water softener, before installation. The arrows and the pointer on the bypass valve handle indicate the positions of the control handle to put the water softener into service (in use) or into bypass mode (out of use).
Can a water softener be taken out of Operation?
If your water softener has a manual bypass valve (photo at page top and sketch at left), you can temporarily take the water softener “out of operation” – that is, you can put the the valve into bypass position so the water softener is not in the piping loop at all.
Leaky Water Softener Bypass Valve? the bypass valve shown in this sketch from a Culligan water softener installation manual includes replaceable o-rings that may be needed if your bypass valve is leaky. The process of returning a water softener to service in a winterized building is detailed
To restore the water softener bypass valve back to its prior position (such as restoring the water softener to in-use) simply push on the now protruding knob found on the other end or other “side” of the bypass valve. In our experience these manual bypass valves work pretty well on most water softeners, but on occasion we find one that is leaking.
Above, the bypass control valve for a Fleck water softener, before installation. The arrows and the pointer on the bypass valve handle indicate the positions of the control handle to put the water softener into service (in use) or into bypass mode (out of use).
What does a bypass valve on a Culligan Water Softener do?
Every Culligan water softener that we install has a bypass valve. This valve allows the water to “bypass” the softener should you have a problem. Bypassing your Culligan softener can create a temporary fix until a service technician can repair the problem. Examples of issues are: Low water pressure; Leaking softener; Softener is stuck running
