I saw the video, bwt sounds like an awesome system but I managed to finish installing my 2 cannister system so I'm just going to go with that. Can't wait for my machine to get here. thanks for everything
On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 1:30:00 PM UTC-8, todds wrote: > > Hello, answers in blue: > > Todd is the BWT both a filter and a softener? > It is a water conditioner and this 10 minute video will explain what you > need to know. It will take care of lime scale build up and flavor. > > I already installed the second cannister for filter/softener system. > However, the space is very limited and I'm not confident that I can install > the configuration I want with so many JG fittings and shut off valves. If > the BWT is a one cannister system, it might be an economically feasible > system, by the time I purchase all the john guest fittings that I need for > my current set up. > My machine did come with a fitting for BWT to 3/8" NPT, right? > Yes, your water line that came with the machine will screw directly onto > the head. No other fittings needed. > I'll hold off purchasing the JG fittings until I have heard from you re: > number of cannisters required with the BWT system. Also, does the drain > line fitting run out from beneath the drip tray? I will need to get one > since I have decided that soon I will run a drain line. > Your machine came with a drain cup that fits under the drip tray. Just > drill a hole in the drip tray and run a drain line. The machine came with > drain line but you can also grab a line from your hardware store. > > thanks for your input > > On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 7:01 AM, Jenni Moser <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> Todd is the BWT both a filter and a softener? I already installed the >> second cannister for filter/softener system. However, the space is very >> limited and I'm not confident that I can install the configuration I want >> with so many JG fittings and shut off valves. If the BWT is a one cannister >> system, it might be an economically feasible system, by the time I purchase >> all the john guest fittings that I need for my current set up. >> My machine did come with a fitting for BWT to 3/8" NPT, right? >> I'll hold off purchasing the JG fittings until I have heard from you re: >> number of cannisters required with the BWT system. Also, does the drain >> line fitting run out from beneath the drip tray? I will need to get one >> since I have decided that soon I will run a drain line. >> thanks for your input >> >> >> On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:40:15 AM UTC-8, todds wrote: >>> >>> I hope this helps. See my response in Blue >>> >>> Todd what is a BSP? I wish I could go with something besides >>> polypropylene (Home Depot), it is so stiff and could get kinked moving the >>> machine around. Does the supply line come with a female or male end? >>> BSP stand for British Standard Pipe thread. It is used on my different >>> prosumer machines. You can't get BSP fittings from you local hardware >>> store. That is why I suggested the product I did. It would make it easy. >>> You would just take the hose set to your hardware store and show them the >>> non BSP side and say. I have X in my house and I have to go this. They >>> will then be able give you what you need without you having to do a whole >>> latte pre planning. >>> >>> We can supply you with longer braided steel lines to run from the BWT >>> Head to your machine. I have couplings so we can make it as long as you >>> like (within reason) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 10:44 AM, Jenni Moser <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Ira. I think I'll just upgrade to the 3/8" hose for simplicity >>>> and because that's how the machine is designed. The Brewtus sits >>>> 12-18" from the sink, so I figure the line will be under 10' with sweeps. >>>> How >>>> long is a Long run? >>>> >>>> Todd what is a BSP? >>>> I wish I could go with something besides polypropylene (Home Depot), it >>>> is so stiff and could get kinked moving the machine around. Does the >>>> supply >>>> line come with a female or male end? >>>> >>>> I was still planning the pressure regulator but its currently set up >>>> for 1/4" tubing, I don't know if I can make it into 3/8". I really wish >>>> I'd >>>> have had WLL plumb the discharge line, but I was impatient and worried >>>> that >>>> if I didn't have the return line ready i wouldn't be able to use the >>>> machine. >>>> I guess I have plenty of time to do that. >>>> >>>> On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:46:35 AM UTC-8, Ira wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Jenni, >>>>> >>>>> Monday, January 4, 2016, 9:37:10 AM, you wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Can I use 1/4" supply line for my rotary pump or do I need 3/8"? I >>>>> already have a 1/4" system that I'd like to use. >>>>> >>>>> It might be to small. You can try getting a 3/8 regulator and putting >>>>> it as close to the pump as possible. Maybe the high pressure side will >>>>> work >>>>> with 1/4" line. >>>>> >>>>> If you need more run 3/8 line for any long stretches and/or put an >>>>> accumulator between the regulator and the pump. >>>>> >>>>> -- Ira >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Brewtus" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <javascript:>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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