amateurplumber
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Ordered and received my softener, asked my buddy to come be an extra hand while I hook it up (he knows a little bit more about plumbing than me since I don't really know much at all 
), and he tells me that this bypass (i'm actually going to cut off the the valves (they're not threaded) and use the pipes to connect to the included bypass) isn't set up to soften all my water, just a few select faucets. Taking a look at it, i realize that i (still) have no idea what this bypass is actually doing. Not sure if he's right, so I figured I'd ask here.
I tried to take some pictures and a video so people could see what I have going on and maybe help me. I really would like to do this myself, and know that, while I'm not nearly the most qualified person, i am capable of doing this, and want to do it, but until I figure this out I'm gonna be at a standstill. I may call a plumber to help me trace the lines, but would really hate to spend anymore money than I already have on this "project." If I go that route I'm going to be out a decent chunk of money and it'll take me a bit to save up for that. :/
Here is the album of pictures I took of the area: album. Here is a video: video.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, that would be amazing! Thanks in advance.
Edit: Err, maybe i should have waited before asking this...I guess i could just shut the valve off and see what it controls. I feel like a fool, lol.
), and he tells me that this bypass (i'm actually going to cut off the the valves (they're not threaded) and use the pipes to connect to the included bypass) isn't set up to soften all my water, just a few select faucets. Taking a look at it, i realize that i (still) have no idea what this bypass is actually doing. Not sure if he's right, so I figured I'd ask here.I tried to take some pictures and a video so people could see what I have going on and maybe help me. I really would like to do this myself, and know that, while I'm not nearly the most qualified person, i am capable of doing this, and want to do it, but until I figure this out I'm gonna be at a standstill. I may call a plumber to help me trace the lines, but would really hate to spend anymore money than I already have on this "project." If I go that route I'm going to be out a decent chunk of money and it'll take me a bit to save up for that. :/
Here is the album of pictures I took of the area: album. Here is a video: video.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, that would be amazing! Thanks in advance.
Edit: Err, maybe i should have waited before asking this...I guess i could just shut the valve off and see what it controls. I feel like a fool, lol.
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