In order to test for water softener settings, a test strip system can be used. Discover how water softener settings can be mechanical, digital, work off flow or work off time with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softeners. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

www.watts.com – Dan and Jeff highlight the features and benefits of Watts softeners and filters featuring Vortech Distribution Systems, a revolutionary technology that allows consumers to design tanks with up to three unique medias kept separate by the Vortech plate. For more information, check out Watts.com!

Water softening is the process that is used in order to remove lime from water, and it involves running a salt brine solution over resin beads. Discover how magnesium and calcium are removed from water with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softening. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

The process of water softener regeneration is used to remove calcium and magnesium that has been attracted by the resin in water. Discover how electricity drives the process of attracting calcium and magnesium molecules with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softener regeneration. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

The first step in water softener repair is the softener test, which is usually followed by a checkup of the brine tank. Discover how salt bridges can cause a soft water unit to stop working with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softener repair. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

Water softener maintenance begins with checking the hardness of the system, and continues with checking the brine tank. Learn about the test kit used to determine the hardness of water with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softeners. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

The average life of a water softener system is 10 to 15 years, but water softeners can last for up to 20 years. Discover how to go about getting a water softener system replaced with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softeners. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

The basic operation of water softening systems begins with water coming into the house, running through the bypass valve and then undergoing an electrical process that involves the influx of positively-charged particles. Learn about the function of the salt bring tank in a water softener with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softeners. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

Cleaning the brine from a water softener brine tank means initially checking to see if the water levels are low. Find out how to use a broom handle to break up salt residue with help from a master plumber in this free video on water softeners. Expert: Chris Spannagel Bio: Chris Spannagel has been a master plumber for 17 years and is licensed in Arizona. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler