Plumbing hookups

[RalphCanPlumb]

Which way is the right way to hookup a softner ?
I see some that hookup L-R and others R-L
What happens if you hookup wrong by accident ?

[greg-cws]

It is critical that you connect the system correctly as specified by the manufacturer.

If the equipment is well-built, the worst thing that will happen is that the system just won't soften the water. If your manufacturer wen "cheap" and didn't use a top distributor basket, then you could push resin media through your home - not good.

Most manufacturers plumb IN on the RIGHT and OUT on the LEFT when facing the system, but there are some exceptions:-

A list off the cuff from memory of major valve models:-

IN on RIGHT, OUT on LEFT
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Fleck 5600, 6600, 6700, 7000, Twinflo-
All Erie diaphragm valves
All Clack WS1 series valves, including proprietary builds

IN of LEFT, OUT on RIGHT
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All Autotrol models, including Hamilton Beach & Technetics
All Erie rotary models

I don't think there as a right or wrong here, but IN on RIGHT and OUT on LEFT is definitely the traditional industry standard

[plumbkrazed]

What about Northstar ?

[ion_avenger]

Northstar Softeners are in on the Right, out on the Left


What about Northstar ?