I bought a new house in AZ a few months ago. I would like to have a water softener installed but am confused by the PEX plumbing in the house. Looking at another house in mid-construction the main line comes into the house wall and immediately is split into (2) cold supply lines. One line is smaller and goes across the garage ceiling toward the water heater. It then tees off and feeds both the water heater and the washing machine. The larger supply line also goes across the garage ceiling and then feeds the rest of the house. First, any idea why it splits right when the main enters the home? Also, for a water softener to be installed could the (2) supply lines be recombined in the garage, sent through the softener, and then split again?
Thanks for any help!
Thanks for any help!