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    Dec 10, 2012, 06:58 PM
    Fixing water softeners
    My water softener unit discharged water through the drain for many days continuously. I used the bypass on he unit and the water stopped. Is this an easy fix. Can I do it? 22 years old, is it worth it?
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    Dec 10, 2012, 07:08 PM
    They can be rebuilt but at that age parts may be hard to find and whatelse can go out soon. What brand and model do you have? This sounds like a failed solenoid
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