Can I Transport A Water Softener On Its Side

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Can i transport a water softener on its side. 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. If you re moving locally it is preferred that your local authorized watertech dealer move the system. Marc the plumber. We often lay them on their sides to get them in the overhead rackingwe can t do that with all appliances.

Keeping your water softener from freezing in the moving truck. Use a hand truck to transport the water softener. Furthermore do not lay the softener on its side because this will damage the control head covers or tanks. If the water softener tank is tilted or laid on its side the resin and bedding will move out of position.

Keep this owner view doc. If this happens the resin may come out of the tank and get into your new homes plumbing clogging sinks and showers or worse. I have yet to have any problems. Water softener moving instructions.

Can i transport a water softener on its side. They are too awkward to stand up secure and then take off the truck at the site. Can i transport a water softener on its side. To prevent accident or injury do not hoist the water softener over your shoulder.

And a heater on its side will never tip over and be damaged. The water softener must be in an upright position when you are transporting it or only moving it across the room. Just don t go four wheeling with it on its side and you will be fine. The softener just needs to be upright for use.

Appliance replace kenmore user name. I have been plumbing for 25 years and have transported more water heaters on their side than not on their side. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Do not lay the water softener on its side.