Can I Transport A Water Softener On Its Side

Can the softener lay on its side during transport.

Can i transport a water softener on its side.

Can i transport a water softener on its side. Furthermore do not lay the softener on its side because this will damage the control head covers or tanks. 55 years of transporting them horizontal but always on their backs if for not other reason than if a dent should occur it would not be seen there. If the water softener tank is tilted or laid on its side the resin and bedding will move out of position.

I have been plumbing for 25 years and have transported more water heaters on their side than not on their side. Use a hand truck to transport the water softener. No it will not cause any damage. Water softener moving instructions.

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. They are too awkward to stand up secure and then take off the truck at the site. The water softener must be in an upright position when you are transporting it or only moving it across the room. To prevent accident or injury do not hoist the water softener over your shoulder.

I have yet to have any problems. Appliance replace kenmore user name. And a heater on its side will never tip over and be damaged. Keeping your water softener from freezing in the moving truck.

If this happens the resin may come out of the tank and get into your new homes plumbing clogging sinks and showers or worse. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Can i transport a water softener on its side. If you re moving locally it is preferred that your local authorized watertech dealer move the system.

Just don t go four wheeling with it on its side and you will be fine. Do not lay the water softener on its side. Keep this owner view doc. The softener just needs to be upright for use.