Cleaning your Water Softener Part 1

[@rosebudsue3056]

Thank you many times over. I fixed my water softener and saved $2700. My husband recently passed away and I have learned most things can be fixed because of people like you who explain things very simply and thoroughly for people in my situation. Thank you for helping me. Appreciated ! !

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@mels3722]

Lonnie, thank you for your two part videos. This saved me from buying a new unit. I followed the instructions in both of your videos. I cleaned everything and when I was done, my softener was working again. It only took me about an hour to do the cleaning. Thank you so much!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Cool! glad I could help

[@chrisschlachter8038]

Great, easy to follow video! I followed this video and part 2 to fix my flooded tank (I did part 2 first since it was the easiest looking, but to no avail. However, removal of the float revealed a large accumulation of mushy salt sitting atop the foam). Cleaning the Venturi and the surrounding parts prevented the water from remaining in the tank after the recharge. I had recharged 3 previous times after trying different fixes and each time it left the water remaining at about level 4. This video did the trick. I also shopvac'd the remaining water out as well as the cheaper salt that I had purchased, just to be safe. Refilled with the Morton System Saver 2 that I had used for years prior to switching about a month ago. One successful recharge down, keeping fingers crossed that everything continues to perform as it should. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@CAMPFIRESKY]

Thank You for this video - You just saved me $500.00 for a new water softner ! My water softner overflowed. Watched your 3 videos, followed your easy instructions, and softner regenerating now with no issues. THANKS !

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome...Glad I could help

[@cdubya586]

Thank you for this. I've never even considered cleaning my softener and after watching this, I repeated your step in 5 minutes. Fantastic!!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Cool!...your welcome

[@bjkimes]

Great resource, slow enough to understand, meticulous detail, much appreciated.

[@johnnymcnally2113]

Thanks for the detailed videos Lonnie, I really appreciate them. I used both your videos to stop my water softener tank from flooding by cleaning the components. Seems to be working perfectly.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome, glad the videos could help.

[@wjharchive]

Excellent video. Great job drawing attention to the incredibly small screens and flow plugs, and the sequence of assembly. Thank you.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

+wjharchive Thanks for comment and you are welcome...

[@joshlovescotch]

Hello sir its me again I think my softener finally shit the bed ive got err1 i cant find the error code but it runs water constantly and is full of water i have to take a closer look at it later. I was wondering if u had any thoughts. Thanks. ❤​@@LonnieJohnson1

[@dougpierson1929]

You must be a school teacher. Fantastic learning video. GREAT JOB!!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks!

[@RobbyMaQ]

Good video. I just cleaned mine for the 2nd time in 15 years and I suppose should clean it more often. Wanted to check for videos to make sure I'm doing it right Tell tale sign for me is the brine starts overflowing and I get excess water out of the overflow drain. This has been an excellent softener for our needs over the years

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks; mine has been excellent as well.

[@RobertJohnson-wm9qz]

perfect video showing how to clean the nozzle and venturi, thank you

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks and your welcome

[@turbostar101]

Nice video, very clearly done, and very careful to point out where one can get confused. Thank you!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks and your welcome

[@Byboth]

This helped a ton. I took it apart and had to watch the video again to remember how to put it back together. Thanks so much for putting this together

[@tracypitts6624]

I have a whirlpool WHES33, but the cleaning process will be the same. I wasn't sure if this venturi would be under pressure, so this video was very helpful in answering my concerns. Thanks.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@divinegreatness]

Excellent detail, I had put the tiny flow plugs in wrong, and this video was very explicit, then in another Lonnie video saw about clearing a similar plug in the drain line, which was also clogged, after hours of trying to solve, these 2 videos solved all my regeneration issues.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks! and cool! glad to see it helped.

[@Jack-np1ww]

@@LonnieJohnson1 Super helpful up to the flow plug installation. On page 29 of the Kenmore Owner’s Manual, it specifically states to install the largest flow plug in the nozzle & Venturi housing. This is the opposite of what you state. Could you please confirm?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I have page 3-2 and there is only two flow plugs and they go in one way. What model do you have? I have Ultra soft 425. 625.388460

[@LonnieJohnson1]

c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0601038.pdf

[@Jack-np1ww]

@@LonnieJohnson1 Thank you for your response. I have the 300 Series, 625.383060. My nozzle & venturi parts look identical and I'm usually so methodical, but this time I was cleaning the nozzle & venturi and the flow plug fell into the soapy water cleaning solution. The manual states "...be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle & venturi housing." Both flow plugs are the same size, the only difference is the center hole. In any event, I placed the larger hole flow plug in the nozzle & venturi.

[@Fab1974-y4q]

Very well explained and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks, and you're welcome

[@Blazingbangs]

Thank you for taking your time explaining and repeating if you thought it important. Made this task so much easier to tackle myself. My Kenmore was a different model but basically the same parts. Especially helpful was describing the floats having numbers on one side and which one goes which way. (Hard to see on the video, so tiny.) Also helpful, mentioning the different diameters of the holes in the floats because when I put them in the soapy water the one float disengaged from the plastic part it was seated in!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@nachodog7766]

Thanks for taking the time to put together this video tutorial. You made an easy job even easier. Well done!

[@rpotter6147]

Thanks very much.No more paying $200. dollars to get a guy from town to do such a simple thing. Thanks again and have a great day. / rod

[@LonnieJohnson1]

+R Potter Your welcome

[@maldosr81]

Excellent video and explanation. Hopefully this will resolve my water softener problem after I perform the cleaning procedure you laid out here. Thank you very much.

[@steveburford3181]

Really good job on the vid! You explained just what you needed to without a lot of other comments. Great job!! Got right to the point and told me exactly what I needed to know.....THANKS!!

[@Tinapayne209]

Thanks, this was really helpful. I have a whirlpool and they are very similar and I couldn't find any instructions on how to do this on that brand. You saved the day!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@science2781]

Thank you for the video it was very helpful. I think that there may be an error in it. I have a Whirlpool WHES44 softener that has the identical valve. When you replaced the flow plugs you said that the one with the larger hole should be placed in the blue plastic ring, and the flow plug with the smaller hole should be placed in the lower housing. The correct way to reinstall these is the opposite. The flow plug with the smaller diameter hole (flow rate 0.15 gpm) should be place in the blue ring. The flow plug with the larger hole (0.3 gpm, marked HVDC on the flow plug) should go in the lower housing. I confirmed this with the itemized Valve Part List, and also by calling the service reps at Whirlpool. I realize your softener is not a Whirlpool, but the complete valve and the maintenance procedure is identical. I had followed your instructions and my softener was not softening the water. Once again, thank you for your video. You might want to check this info and then update that little piece if you agree.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Thanks for sharing! Getting a new full unit doesn't make sense, so, fix-it videos like these are great. I watched all three. :-)

[@mikeiwinski5976]

Fantastic video. Thanks so much for doing this. I have a whirlpool but it's an identical design. Your attention to detail made the process much easier. I just have to figure out how to clean the resin tank...

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks, glad to help. You can do a recharge to clean the resin and I also have a video on replacing the resin because it dissolves over time and has to be replenished.

[@richyoung5007]

Very good description on the flow plug with letters up.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks

[@outdoor044]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to help us all out.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks! glad I could help.

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

Have you run into an issue where the water will not suck out of the holding area and recharge the brine? My tank will fill up no problem but will not suck out. I replaced the Venturi and cleaned everything.

[@leskern1539]

Thanks for this SO MUCH. I had done it once before but forgot where to start. You saved me a service call.

[@garyemes5323]

have not touched the softener since install 14 years ago. noticed not effective. this is a great place to start

[@punknhead23]

Probably due for a resin change!

[@kenf5189]

Thanks for an easy to understand video.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome, glad I could help.

[@Doodlyscott]

as long as you had the lid up you should have pulled your green drain hose out to check for obstructions,i have had small pieces of 'something' get jammed in the small orifice where the hose attaches. Only takes a couple seconds to pull off and check,also bloww into the drain hose to make sure it's clear.

[@xiaohonghuang6054]

My Kenmore UltraSoft 400 is not softening , do I need to clean the nozzle and venturi?

[@chrispatton6999]

Hey Lonnie - love the video. Just replced my resin and my softner and its working like a champ again. I cracked my ferrule nut though that goes to the venturi. I got a new one off of amazon, but im wondering how to replace it. Is it a compression fitting meaning i need to cut the old one off and just put the new one on the pick tube? Thanks a bunch

[@LonnieJohnson1]

You should be able to pull the sleeve off and pull the nut off and replace it with a new one or cut the line and replace both.

[@karenconway772]

Hello...terrific videos. Thank you!! Unfortunately I’m still struggling to achieve softened water. I’ve changed the resin. Cleaned the venturi. Adjusted the brine float. Ensured valves set correctly. Increased water hardness...higher than what is reported by our city. Any other suggestion? What am I missing?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

How many times has it regenerated since you changed resin?

[@leegenix]

A lady friend asked me if I know how to clean these. I said no, but will watch youtube and learn. I haven't cleaned one before but with our video I have an idea of what to do. Thanks. I think hers was a Sears or Culligan and they look similar to the in your video.

[@PlantCraze]

Thank you. That was very helpful.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@randygrabowski2761]

WOW! Nice job on creating this video, very helpful! What other household maintenance videos do you have? I like your style...

[@marylee1875]

Thank you for the clarity of this video, it is very helpful

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@getsome5012]

Thanks I have a 370 and looking at the parts list on page 47 it shows the lower flow plug as being .3 gpm and the upper flow plug as being .15 gpm. Seems to me the plug with the larger hole would go on the bottom being it does 3 gpm and the plug with the smaller hole would go into the top or nozzle being it is rated for .15 gpm and that is the way my 370 came apart. I'm not the expert by far and would like to thank you for the videos.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@iamhandy-man]

Thank you for your video! I purchased a used water neutralizer and cannot figure out what the hose to the venturi valve is supposed to be attached to. When I just attempted a backwash, water shot out of the valve nozzle! Would you please tell me what it's supposed to connect to? Perhaps I can just cap it?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Watch my video on water softener part 2 and Kenmore water softener resin replacement or how to put resin in a water softener and see if that helps.

[@iamhandy-man]

@@LonnieJohnson1 Thank you!

[@nancyjarvis9869]

Your Video was very helpful you explained it so clearly ,thanks thank you !! Nancy

[@LonnieJohnson1]

+nancy jarvis Your welcome!

[@shanebissell8571]

Great video - thanks. I have an Ultrasoft 150, looks mechanically all the same except for the electronics. My brine tank is not draining. I have cleaned the nozzle/venture and the brine valve. Checked the drain line and all clear. If I pull the brine valve out and start a regen, I can observe water coming out of brine valve. I progress to step two to start a drain cycle and I can observe water getting 'sucked' or vacuumed down into the top of the brine valve (I am holding the rubber stopper seal up so it doesn't seal against the valve) but it seems really really slow, although I am not familiar with how fast the vacuum flow normally is. I have not yet disassembled the rotor/valve yet to inspect. Can this also be a root cause of pulling vacuum to drain the brine tank? Thanks! Shane

[@ndhukka]

Is there a way to clean up the top basket? Mine looks rusty red with some sandy stuff around the rim by outer o ring.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

The red sounds like iron and rust looks brown. Both can be cleaned with CLR.

[@gvblk4yt]

good video but a you need a sediment filter in the front end of your system Easier said that done however thanks Greg I think my resin is bad My unit is 10 years + old Is it possible to do that or ? Thanks Again

[@spincycle127]

Great video, thanks for posting. (the only thing I would skip is the vaseline on the o-ring). Nice job.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks; I would have used something else but the instructions say to use Vaseline

[@TheMRMARK1]

I have a similar model but my issue is with the black actuator on top of the unit which is cracked.... I’m hoping t will be just as easy as what you showed us in this video Thank you for sharing

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome and you should be fine, these are easy to work on.

[@johnl5217]

Great video.. Thank you.. Almost went out and got a new system tonight..

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks... your welcome

[@kay-ok3tu]

It's almost to the top of it I kind of thought it would dissolve being water but it is visible with the salt my salt line was at 7 and it wasn't regen or nothing and I listened and cleaned out everything like you had said I did exactly what you did in the videos and when I try to drain it it grew higher

[@kay-ok3tu]

The milk Enos of the salt dissipating has went away my salt level when I started cleaning was at 7 with water visible the water is clear enough in the tank in my salt level is at a 5 water level all the way to a 7

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I would Siphon or pump the water out and check the drain tube and the venture again. If it's not draining it's plugged some where. A very small grain will cause a headache. You can make it manually drain but that would take a long time if it full.

[@joedeboard381]

Thanks Lonnie !!! Great Video !!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome and thanks!

[@kennyplay5982]

I have a draining problem. It is relatively new machine. I took apart the Venturi, and looks like gasket might be the issue? There are lots of dents on gasket. All the rest is very clean. Can this stop it from draining? Thanks

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Depends on how bad it is.

[@kennyplay5982]

@@LonnieJohnson1 I have no idea what, "how bad it is" means. Any explainations would be helpful. Thx

[@LonnieJohnson1]

My unit had a very very small piece of like rock substance blocking the hole where the water would drain out and kept it from draining and my unit filled up.

[@kennyplay5982]

@@LonnieJohnson1 I replaced the gasket, seemed to work

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Cool!!

[@lorraineurquhart309]

Thank you very much for your video it is a great help Paul

[@LonnieJohnson1]

+Lorraine Urquhart Your welcome, glad this video could help.

[@coricorgi2801]

Thanks for the time you took to make this video. I do have a question though. I have a similar model Ultrasoft 420, but I notice that the manual says that the lower flow plug is p/n 1148801 and is 0.3 gpm where the upper flow plug that goes into the disk is p/n 7084601 is 0.15 gpm. That would seem to indicate that the flow plug that goes in first has the larger hole and the one in the disk is the smaller which is contrary to what is says in the video. I also have a GE model GXSF39E which looks almost identical to the Kenmore. It has the lower flow plug at 0.3 gpm and the upper in the disk at only 0.10 gpm.

[@1danleung]

ditto

[@thelioness7103]

Awesome video! Thank you so very much!

[@MKokruok1]

Great vid Lonnie. Hey, maybe you can help me with a problem. I have the 370 and get an error message 1. The board just displays over and over serv and recharge. Makes no noise or attempts to do anything. I'm thinking a motor but not sure. Any ideas?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with that model, however, you can try this address "www.shopyourway.com/questions-list?q=kenmore+370+series+water+softener+manual" and this might give you some idea.

[@sunlite9759]

Great video. My Kenmore WS controller would not function or recharge. Only model # showed when plugged in. Price of new controller with service call about $300. Almost cost of new. Removed dual connection from recharge motor and using emory cloth cleaned the terminals. Installed power supply and the controller woke up.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks

[@JOHNSMITH-uu6zi]

Thank you, this was VERY helpful! I was about to call a plumber now I see I can do it my self.

[@FvrAri]

How to fix the leak of water from the pipe that goes in the Kenmore water softener 350 series ? I leak stops when I bypass the flow.

[@sgartner]

Extremely well explained, thank you.

[@JB-dq9cp]

I recently changed the resin in my kenmore 400 water softener and when it charged overnight, I found my water softner salt tank completely overflowing. I believe I correctly cleaned the venturi and float assembly, but this was the first time I did this, I was careful about each step but could have missed a minor detail. The venturi hose gasket may have been slightly crooked when I tightened the hose, but the hose seemed snug and I thought I had the gasket seated as best as I could. When I disassembled the unit, the brine tank was full of water, there also was a lot of crusted salt in the bottom of the salt tank. I've looked through the owners manual and it did not give me a clear understanding of the issue. I will check the venturi again, and the float assembly again, but other than that, I think the motor and timer are working, I also do not appear to have a bad switch as the motor is not continuously on. Any advice here is most appreciated!

[@davepan2010]

This happens to me as well. I recently installed a kenmore 400 water softener, I first set it to regen every day 2am in the morning. When I wake up, I found there is a little pond in my garage close to my softener machine. I search online, and have no clue why this happens. Do you know why this happens? Thanks

[@vikingstaff4999]

Good video except flow plugs mixed up. Per Kenmore manual, flow plug with largest hole goes in nozzle and venturi housing (base of venturi). Other plug fits in blue plastic nozzle and venturi.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I just put it back together the same way it came apart. But thanks for the info I will check it out.

[@lylekantrovich1788]

I just rebuilt mine per the Kenmore site. I'm pretty sure the larger holed plug goes first. This site actually shows the text so I could confirm the difference: www.kenmorewater.com/

[@hectorpaz4701]

I agree it says under lid the flow plug with letters hvdc goes in first.

[@nancychugon4044]

THANK YOU! EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONS!!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Cool!

[@Neen0264]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. The whole machine is cleaned out and it REALLY needed it! Now if we could just figure out the "error 1" message...... :-(

[@LonnieJohnson1]

+Neen0264 Your welcome, I have never gotten the error 1 code but I will see what I can find out.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Lonnie. Does salt ever lose it's potency if it's been sitting in water? But the Morton pellet is still intact, but it's been sitting in water for a couple of weeks?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

My system doesn't recharge for 3 or 4 weeks at a time depending on my water usage. I wouldn't think salt could go bad. I don't know about the other chemicals they use with the salt. Have you check for a salt bridge in the tank?

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

***** No salt bridge. strange that it still every couple of days would require rgeneration, implying it's softening water? But no soft water. No it's filling with water again. I may have to pull it out and clean the bottom and everything else. Now, I cracked that ferrule nut at brine tubing, to the venturi. I wasn't hatched to fix things Lonnie. Just break them.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I think you have a drain blockage or a bad pump. That's what I would check. I wish I could give you some good news.

[@FreefalAZ]

I've got a leak at the inlet on my Ultrasoft and I've tried replacing the little black clips, but that doesn't seem to work. Now I can't get them off without breaking them. Do you know any tricks to getting the little clips off?

[@cortega415]

Thanks for the awesome video. It helped a lot!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

cortega415 Your welcome...

[@valrobinson6022]

I have lost the very last screen. Will it cause problems to do without i . Your video was very helpful

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I have never tried but you can try it until you get another screen. I don't see why it wouldn't work. I would try to find a screen or make one.

[@davidwaterston3447]

This is great! Very helpful

[@trhasherself]

I have the same softener and we cleaned the venturi my softener still does not work. The water flow indicater shows zero water flow. Do you have any ideas as to what is wrong. My softener is also a Kenmore. Ultra Soft 200. Any ideas on how we can fix? I can't stand this hard hard water any longer. Help please

[@walkerboh74]

You're the man, Lonnie!!! Thanks!

[@sylvainv3068]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful.

[@nativerobin]

REALLY helpful my manual has too small of print. Thanks!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@treborsnrubyeldaw9729]

@@LonnieJohnson1 Dear Mr. Johnson: 14 July 2019 1408 hours CDT I have a 1995 Kenmore Genius II Water Softener 625.348670 that I am having trouble getting the motor, cycle rotor, and the computer in synchronization. Are you able to advise me regarding that issue? Please advise. Thank you. Robert Burns Wadley Amarillo, Texas

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Have you checked you Rotor Position Switch part# 7145186?

[@TheBeautyBasics101]

Awesome video....step by step....got it done! Thank you

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@dm5799]

I had to put my softener on bypass because something in the softner cause the water pressure to the rest of the house to be very low. I'm not sure what I can do to fix this problem, would you know?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Dan McCormick I do loose some pressure when the shower is running and someone flushes the toilet. I use my bypass when cleaning the softener, watering lawn and washing the cars.

[@dm5799]

Okay let me rephrase, it's not losing some pressure, But more like water just trickles out of any faucet at any given time when it's not on bypass

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Dan McCormick Check to see if you have salt in your faucets screen. If so you will need to clean them. That's the only thing I can think of. I have no idea why all the faucets would leak. I have never had that issue.

[@pgullick]

I have this same issue right now. Hoping to find some clarification before I break down and buy something new. Did you find a resolve cleaning anything?

[@whisperrng]

Do u know what is the reason of the water softener the salt is using but without soft water coming out?

[@ScottLee64]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

[@MegaHowtoMan]

I have the same sys. It filled up with water and is leaking out the overflow. Its not draining anfter cleaning cycle. Will this fix it? Any ideas?

[@dijonnestricklen7840]

Really very helpful.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Cool!

[@prashantshah7006]

It is good video and help me how to clean.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Both videos are excellent. Unfortunately, both videos didn't solve my problem. I cleaned the venturi, as well as the tube thingy on the second video. My tank is still full. I've cycled to the second stage, and it didn't drain. In the past, I've even replaced a micro switch because it wasn't cycling. I cycled through all stages, and appears the micro switch is still good. The tube is more full than the tank? I don't know what else to do. I'm close to pulling out the 45.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I had to take mine apart twice before I found a very small piece of grain or rock blocking the water from draining. I siphoned my tank empty before I started my cycle. Can you hear your pump running?

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

***** I'm not sure what the pump sounds like. I know there is vacuum from that tube at the venturi? What I did do, was drain a lot of the water out. I sucked it out of that brine tube with a wet/dry vac. The water has been about 12 inches above the salt (around #6) for weeks. I poured some warm water in the brine tube, for about 1/2 hour, then vacuumed as much as I could. I regened it. It seemed to throw water out, better than it had been doing (Not 100% sure of this). It cycled all the way, and thank god it DID NOT fill up with water again. I don't know if that means it's working, or not. I'll have to wait to see if I'm getting soft water. What do you think Lonnie?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

edward soto If it regenerated and drained without filling up with water, sounds like you got the drain unblocked. You might not get soft water right away from your hot water heater depending on how long your unit has been down. If it's recharging and draining it should be working.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

***** Hey Lonnie. I just don't know. It's been a couple of days, and I'm not feeling softwater even through the cold water. I have a faucet back to back to the softener (immediate soft water). I couldn't even detect soft water there. I don't think it has regenerated on it's own yet. Bypass is in correct position. It's like it's off, but the lights are on. I wonder if it's possible for the resin beads to be filled up and stuck up in there? Might be time to pull the Sig out. Thanks for your help Lonnie!

[@teeguzi]

Great help, thanks.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

+Teeguzi TT My pleasure!

[@hoseman10]

How often do you recommend doing this?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I didn't clean mine for about 8 years.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I only clean my softener when it is acting up.

[@texasoutdoors09]

thank you, this helped me a lot!

[@mikearsenault4439]

All OK, except I recommend NOT putting Vaseline on the O ring. Petroleum products tend to stretch the O ring. I recommend using a silicone based lubrcant. Also, with this model, it is not necessary to bypass the unit to clean the nozzle. It is un-pressurized in the SERVICE position. If water comes out of the nozzle in the SERVICE position, there is a mechanical problem with the unit.

[@Bob-qs8iu]

Nice job!!

[@LonnieJohnson1]

robert sblendorio Thanks!

[@MrMar21457]

Thanks for the vid, learned a lot

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@edm6866]

Thank you for your demonstration

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Your welcome

[@abhijeetpal2382]

Very nicely done

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks

[@cbloncourt]

Great video buddy

[@RandomDudeOne]

Yeah but how do you clean the parts?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I have video's on that as well.

[@joe003314]

never , ever use petroleum based lubricants on O-rings. They will begin to dissolve the rubber. I only use magic lube , which is made for O-rings. It is a lubricant and sealant combination.. Other than that mis -information, this was a very good detailed video. Thank you

[@totallyjonesin]

You've just had cheap O rings. They are everywhere inside engines, transmissions, power steering gears, pumps etc. All doused in multiple types of petroleum.

[@joe003314]

RESEARCH Some Do Just

[@jamesnordseth3799]

I always jam some rags around that venturi mechanism, never fails I'll drop something in the tank!

[@kldudey]

you sir, are a god

[@mattd1844]

You put your small rubber flow plugs in wrong. You put the smaller hole one in the bottom. If you read the manual, it says the bottom (first thing you put in) flow plug is "HVDC" and you can read those letters on the plug. I saw this when reading "Nozzle & Venturi Cleaning; Iron From Resin Bed; Keeping The Water Softener Clean - Kenmore IntelliSoft 370 Series Owner's Manual" (page 30, on Nozzle and Venturi)

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I have an Ultrasoft 425 and I don't think I did. I put it back together the same way it came apart.

[@mattd1844]

@@LonnieJohnson1 Hmm, strange. You mentioned the hole sizes, and when I took mine apart the larger hole was on the bottom one, and the smaller hole was on the top. That's why I looked it up in the user manual when you mentioned the other way around. Probably doesn't matter too much either way anyway...maybe they switched the hole sizes for the different models.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Could be the models...I looked at the video and pulled out my book, and the book shows it's put together the way it should be. Thanks for the info and for having me look it up to check it out and confirm that it is correct.

[@mrembi1]

very helpful. Thank you

[@hughwynn6193]

You should have used plumbing silicone grease for the o-ring. Do not apply vaseline on plastic or rubber

[@LonnieJohnson1]

My factory instruction booklet say to use Vaseline.

[@hughwynn6193]

@@LonnieJohnson1 - Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber objects. It can deteriorate the rubber very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Just following the instructions in the manual and it says to use Vaseline.

[@kay-ok3tu]

The part where you took off the cab I have water in there how do I go about that

[@LonnieJohnson1]

How much water, there should be water at the bottom

[@kay-ok3tu]

I did at the end of what you said unplug it put it on Bryn and it turned it milky white looking soapy

[@LonnieJohnson1]

The salt will dissolve and turn white, you should have about 3" of water in the bottom

[@sallybailey500]

How do I adjust the flow rate I can seem to get it to adjust?

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Sally Conklin What is it doing or not doing?

[@sallybailey500]

I fixed it after watching your whole video..... lol

[@Ezek318]

Vaseline is a petroleum product and will make o-rings swell. Use silicone you can buy from a swimming pool company that is made for lubrication of rubber.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

I can only tell u that the manual says to use Vaseline on the o-rings.

[@seshachary5580]

very nice. thank you. regards.

[@LonnieJohnson1]

Thanks and your welcome...