How does our bypass assembly work, and when should it be used? The bypass assembly connects to the homeowner's plumbing at the back of the water softener. It gives you the ability to redirect the flow of water. Take a look at the article below for tips on how to properly use the handle to control water flow through the softener.
A single bypass comes included with the softener. There is one with a T-handle or one with a Cone-handle (both pictured above.) The bypass is normally only moved when doing maintenance, winterizing, or leaving home for an extended period of time. When in normal service, the handle should stay in the OUT position.
- When in normal service, the bypass handle should stay in the pulled OUT position. That means the water softener is being used.
- When the handle is pushed IN, that means the water is skipping over the unit and it's not being used, resulting in no soft water.
Note: If the bypass handle is stuck, twist or turn the handle to get it moving.
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A 3-valve bypass system may be found on the home plumbing.
- For normal service flow: open the inlet and outlet valves and close the bypass valve.
- To bypass the softener, meaning water will be skipping over softener and it won't be used: open the bypass valve and close the inlet and outlet valves.