Replacing RV Water Softener Resin Beads. Easy DIY.
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2021
- How to replace your RV water softener resin beads.
Resin beads can last anywhere’s from 4 - 7 years, depending upon where you are getting your water, how much water you use & how often you regenerate.
An RV Portable water softener helps control calcium & mineral deposits building up in your RV water system. Having a water softener attached to your RV is a must in my book, if you want to keep your RV healthy & prevent all kinds of plumbing problems through out your RV. We have a 16,000 grain water softener & it usually lasts us about 2-3 months or 1,600 gallons before we have to regenerate/recharge it again. Recharging a water softener is a very easy DIY job but replacing the resin beads takes a few more steps. We have been sharing for a long time now, how important it is for RVer’s to have a water softener. A water softener prevents calcium & mineral deposits building up on your water heater, heating element, ice machine, clothes washer, faucets, plumbing lines & anything else where water travels. Having a water softener can prevent having very costly repairs happening to your RV & help keep your entire RV water systems healthy.
REGENERATING a RV Portable Water Softener
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💗 ONCE YOU CLICK THE ABOVE LINK, TYPE IN THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBERS IN THE SEARCH BOX:
• 16,000 grain Water Softener (that will supply you approx. 1,600 gallons between recharging which is simple to do) just type in the the search box-Water Softener-and then you'll see the Essential RV Water Softener Portable 16,000 Grain w/Custom Hose
• Replacement resin beads type: Essential 16000 Grain RV Water Softener Refill Kit
• My Watts Water Regulator, type in the search box-Watts 263A-LF with gauge
• Dual Water Filter Canisters with mount, you want to get the Essential Whole RV Water Filter System with Bracket. You’ll receive (2) 10” Sedi Filters and (1) .5 Micron Carbon Filter. So type in the search box-Essential Whole RV Water Filter System with Bracket
• For extra .5 Carbon Filters which you are going to need, type in the search box-F1Pb CFB PB10 10" Carbon Filter Cartridge. They are only sold in single packs but normally last up to twice as long as the Sedi Filters
• For extra Sedi filters, type in the search box-RV-SED1 cartridge, 10", (2 pack)
• For custom made to length hoses, type in the search box-Hoses-and then click-Hoses, custom Built for you, then order what you need
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So that was nasty stuff coming out of there! I wouldn’t want my water going through that 😝 And that is the last thing it goes through? You’ll have to explain that to me in person. As you know, I’m not sold on the softeners...we are from Missouri and we like our hard, natural water. Sir Lloyd Benson and I neither one like taking showers in soft water...it feels slimy to us and we don’t feel clean. But loved the video, as usual perfect step by step instructions! Tell Joanie Hi 👋
Truly appreciate your thoroughness when covering any RV related subject.
Was looking at a used unit today from a fellow RV’er who sold his class A. I wondered how hard it would be to replace the resins. Did a UA-cam video search and of course Martin has a video on how to do it. It brought a smile to my face and the confidence to get one of these units. We all miss you Martin. Your legacy lives on with every person you teach and helped.
Great job. Tip#1 Add water into the tank after the resin and that will make the resin float a little to make it easier to install the tube and won't pack beads. Tip#2 Resin is calculated and bought in cu/ft not pounds, so if people are shopping and only see cu/ft they don't get confused. 16k grain softener=.0.5cu/ft, 8k=0.25cu/ft and so on.
24 pounds of beads? We had no idea! Ours are getting rust-colored as well so it might be time to replace them. You guys are awesome!!!
Very comprehensive DIY Martin, and glad to see you have warmer weather there now! Love the 'dumpster diving' segment!!
Well done video! We're not softener users- mostly because of storage room issues and because we more frequently (not always) set up in areas with soft surface water supply. But this is a great resource for those that do!
Remember...look both ways before crossing RV Street ! Thanks for the info. Godspeed all ya’ll !
So your unit wasn't damaged by the cold weather 👍🏾.That's great 👌🏾
You are so inspiring, every time I watch your video I tell myself yep know I can do that. Thanks you 2 , Thanks for all the hard work that goes into them!!
Really appreciate your detailed step by step directions. Thanks.
I refer back to this tutorial often. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
I had no idea you had to replace the beads! We have had a standard size for our little Sprinter Class A since 2016. We are half-timers and just do the regeneration with salt. Truth be told, I got a little lax with doing the test strips. Guess we will be getting some beads, too.
Perfect timing! We should be getting a Coachmen Pursuit this week, and I'll be outfitting. THANK YOU for staying on top of this.
Martin & Joan, I am a serious perfectionist and like perfection at the end of the day. I watched part of one of your videos a few months ago (painting the stripes that were crazed) and initially thought the short part I watched was fairly hoaky, so I tuned out, Well, I revisited your channel a week ago and watched the foam gun wash of your RV and it was not until then I realized you really know what the hell you are talking about and are really qhite a proficient instructor. A good analogy is that I never watched Seinfeld and my dad came over and insisted on watching the last episode, so I was forced to watch it andthen I became hooked after getting to know th actors. So long story short, I am now a RV Street dedicated fan. I even returned to watch the re-paint of your decals full video and was impressed! Okat the rig you have is impeccable and I thought I would throw this request at you, as I did not see a video in your selection. I am needing to do a completer engine bay wash and know the obvious things such as place pags over the alternator and other electronics, however not sure of the chemicals to use or if I would do a simple light rinse or a pressure wash (light) after degreasing. This may be a good video for you to shoot. Now if your engine bay is already clean, you may demo on mine :-) Great channel and tutorials!
Love your how to's, I used your amazon store to get a water pressure regular not long ago. and I say Thank you as Well. Safe Travels...
Perfect timing , just finished mine 👍
Another great info show thank you sir and thank you for you service sir.
RIP Martin! You’re still helping us .
Thx for the info 👍