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Originally Posted by jblum315
...... I think the outdoor hose bibs bypass the water softener
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.....if the softener is installed in such a way that has the hose bibs bypassing the softener. Frankly, I think that would be tough to do without cutting into the drywall to so some additional plumbing for those hose bibs.
The most simplistic, least cost way would be to have a bypass valve installed at the softener (if it doesn't already come with one integrated into the softener). When it's time to water the tree, put the valve in bypass mode - all water to the house, etc. will now bypass the softener. You'll probably want to run a bit of water through the hose bib out into the driveway or street to get the softened water out of that line. Downside: Any other water you use anywhere in the house during this time is also bypassing the softener.
Bill
