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    Aug 12, 2009, 03:35 PM
    Water softener beads in pipes
    My water softener is shot,I will be replacing it,and have it bypassed at this time.I found the problem by finding rust and little balls in my water one morning.I didn't know at that time what it was,and I ran water until I had no more balls or rust.I still have a few faucets,washer,that I have not done this to.I now know it was probably not smart to do this.how can I clear out the remaining lines,and,what type of damage,if any,may I have already done?
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    Aug 12, 2009, 03:50 PM

    Those are resin beads from the gutts of the softener. Shut of the fuel to your water heater, connect a hose to the drain spigot and flush the tank for several minutes. Remove all aerators and shower heads and open the faucets until clear.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 03:56 PM

    Don't worry, you haven't done any long term damage. Just do as Bob says and you will be just fine. Worst case senario,, a faucet cartridge may become plugged, in which case you will have to remove cartridge, flush faucet with cartride out, clean cartridge and reinstall. These are all fairly easy do it yourself fixes. So, like I already said, just do as Bob says and let us know if you have any further problems. Take care, Lee.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 04:02 PM
    Bob and Lee... THANK YOU BOTH VERY MUCH! I feel much better about evry thing now.was really afraid I did long term damage.Again,I can't that you both enough for the info.
    Tom
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    Aug 12, 2009, 04:10 PM

    No problem, anytime. Lee
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    Aug 12, 2009, 04:53 PM

    MGD and I like to help when we can. If you do get clogged facuets just come back here and we'll walk you through a few steps.

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