Can I Transport A Water Softener On Its Side

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Can i transport a water softener on its side.

We often lay them on their sides to get them in the overhead rackingwe can t do that with all appliances. They are too awkward to stand up secure and then take off the truck at the site. Furthermore do not lay the softener on its side because this will damage the control head covers or tanks. Water softener moving instructions.

The softener just needs to be upright for use. No it will not cause any damage. Just don t go four wheeling with it on its side and you will be fine. Can i transport a water softener on its side.

Keep this owner view doc. Appliance replace kenmore user name. Do not lay the water softener on its side. And a heater on its side will never tip over and be damaged.

Marc the plumber. If the water softener tank is tilted or laid on its side the resin and bedding will move out of position. Can the softener lay on its side during transport. 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.

I have yet to have any problems. If this happens the resin may come out of the tank and get into your new homes plumbing clogging sinks and showers or worse. Keeping your water softener from freezing in the moving truck. Use a hand truck to transport the water softener.

The water softener must be in an upright position when you are transporting it or only moving it across the room. 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. I have been plumbing for 25 years and have transported more water heaters on their side than not on their side. Some forums can only be seen by registered members.