AGWater Softener

Setup and recharge guide

The AG Water Softener fits any standard shower arm with a 1/2-inch fitting. In Europe, that is the G1/2 standard. If your shower hose screws onto the arm by hand, the AG fits it.

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Installation

Most installs take about 5 minutes and need no tools.

The adhesive hooks hold best on a clean, dry wall. Wipe the surface dry before you start.

  1. Place the hooks. Apply the adhesive hooks to a clean, dry surface.

    AG Water Softener setup step: place the hooks

  2. Hang the unit. Hang the water softener on the hooks.

    AG Water Softener setup step: hang the unit

  3. Connect the hoses. Connect the hose to the inlet of the wall mount adapter. Then attach the shower head hose to the outlet.

    AG Water Softener setup step: connect the hoses (1)AG Water Softener setup step: connect the hoses (2)

Recharging the softener

The filter recharges with plain non-iodized salt every 3 to 5 weeks. The cycle takes about 30 minutes.

  1. Attach the pump. Attach the pump to the regeneration adapter. Then attach the filter element and rotate to lock.

    AG Water Softener setup step: attach the pump (1)AG Water Softener setup step: attach the pump (2)

  2. Seat the pump. Place the pump at the bottom of the brine tank and press the suction cups down firmly. Keep the drain hose outside the tank.

    AG Water Softener setup step: seat the pump

  3. Add the salt. Add 500 grams of plain non-iodized salt, then fill the tank to about 80 percent full. Stir, or wait 5 minutes.

    AG Water Softener setup step: add the salt (1)AG Water Softener setup step: add the salt (2)

  4. Run the cycle. Plug in the pump and run the recharge cycle for about 30 minutes. The tank will be empty when it finishes.

    AG Water Softener setup step: run the cycle

  5. Rinse and reinstall. Remove the filter and rinse the pump with fresh water to prevent salt buildup. Then reinstall the filter.

    AG Water Softener setup step: rinse and reinstall

Before your first shower after a recharge, run the water for one minute to flush out the remaining salt water.

Frequently asked questions

Does the AG work with a fixed shower head?

The AG connects into a hose line, so it works right away with any handheld or hose-fed shower head. A fixed head screws straight onto its arm with no hose, so the AG can't feed it directly. The fix is a standard handheld conversion kit from any hardware store, usually $20 to $40. The holder screws onto your existing arm and the AG connects in. The new wand hangs right where the fixed head was. And the AG treats only the line it's attached to. If your shower has both a fixed head and a separate handheld, the water splits behind the wall, so you pick one line to soften.