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    Aug 3, 2015, 07:38 AM
    Water Softener tank thread size
    I am looking to replace the timer on my water softener system because it is leaking. Are the threads on the resin tank a standard size across different brands? I ask because I do not want to replace the entire system, just the timer & the resin beads.
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    Aug 3, 2015, 07:45 AM
    I have worked on a couple of them and the threads were standard pipe thread.
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    Aug 3, 2015, 09:40 AM
    Threads should be standard size, just make sure you get the right size of the pipe (diameter).

    Milo
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    Aug 4, 2015, 05:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    I have worked on a couple of them and the threads were standard pipe thread.
    So I am asking about the threads that enter into the tank (the timer itself is screwed into the tank), not the supply pipe threads. I just want to make sure before moving forward. Thank you for your time & attention.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Milo Dolezal View Post
    Threads should be standard size, just make sure you get the right size of the pipe (diameter).

    Milo
    So I am asking about the threads that enter into the tank (the timer itself is screwed into the tank), not the supply pipe threads. I just want to make sure before moving forward. Thank you for your time & attention.
    Regards,
    kdog3539
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    Aug 4, 2015, 05:27 PM
    Now I'm not sure what you need. Male and female pipe threads are cut [COLOR=#1a0dab]American Standard Pipe Thread[/COLOR] in pipe size 1/2, 3/4, 1", 1 1/4 and 1 1/2" up. A pipe thread is tapered so the more you thread, the tighter it gets. A picture would sure help.

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