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How is using schedule 40 PVC pipe on a water softener "jacklegging"? This system is outdoors in Florida and every install I have seen uses PVC. Stainless steel flexible hoses are not rated for outdoor use, right? Fortunately, I got the job done and it did not leak. No thanks to this forum...

I wanted to make the point that the Oatey Great White products says it is suitable for use on PVC because you said "Oatey pipe joint compound appears to not be suitable for PVC". This is why i am asking the question because I see lots of conflicting information and the only response I have so...

Oatey Great White Pipe Joint Compound - says on the label says "Use on PVC, CPVC, ABS..."

I'm replacing an outdoor softener in Florida. The softener has 1" male threaded plastic yoke and I am plumbing into schedule 40 PVC female threads. Should I use Oatey pipe joint compound or teflon tape?

I did paint the one pressure tank white to try and help with that.

Thanks for all of that information. I did get a home water test kit which I have not used yet. I only bought it because the seller of the systems I am looking at recommended checking the pH and iron. I have not used it yet but I am going to do it this weekend. I can say that my experience...

I have a 25 year old water treatment system hooked up to a Central Florida well. Some issues have come up - softener tank sprung a leak and is bypassed. The jet pump bearings have gone out and it is loud (and right outside a bedroom window), one of the aerator nozzles is stuck, and I'm just...

Should I re-post this in the wells forum? I'm surprised no-one has any comments to make, even if it is just "yeah, sounds good." :)

I have a 25 year old water treatment system hooked up to a Central Florida well. Some issues have come up - softener tank sprung a leak and is bypassed. The jet pump bearings have gone out and it is loud (and right outside a bedroom window), one of the aerator nozzles is stuck, and I'm just...