How to Add Salt to a Water Softener System
Hard water is commonly found in homes that are located in rural areas. This type of water can stain sinks and tubs as well as decrease the efficiency of detergents. A water softening system is needed to add salt to the water before it is used in the home.
Items Needed
- Scissors
- Standard Phillips or flathead screwdriver
- Bag of salt
- Garden hose
- Locate a home improvement store in the area where you live by looking in the local phone book's yellow pages section under "Home Improvement."
- Purchase a bag of softener salt from the home improvement store. Read the manufacturer’s directions for the water softener system you are using to determine the recommended amount of salt required for the softener system.
- Locate the water softener tank lid and determine which type of screwdriver you will need to use to remove the lid.
- Remove the screws that are holding the lid in place and set aside in a safe place.
- Gently lift up on the lid to remove it.
- Cut the top corner of the bag of salt to open it and then pour the salt into the tank slowly.
- Ensure that the water level inside of the tank stays above the level of salt in the tank. The salt should remain below the surface of the water.
- Add water into the tank using a standard garden hose if the level of salt is higher than the level of water within the tank.
- Place the lid back onto the tank of the water softener.
- Replace the screws that you previously removed.