They're not both needed, but it is convenient when the Kinetico bypass valve needs serviced as well (as mine did), or if/when the entire softener needs replaced. The previous homeowner had it setup like this and I'm not upset about it lol. My guess is that there was a different brand installed in my house before the Kinetico, and the Kinetico technician installed their valve by default.
Send an email to service@aquastream-softeners.co.uk and see if they can help. You might get lucky on ebay too, but parts can be overpriced there. For reference, the aquastream website currently shows Kinetico Level 4 Seal Kit for just £39 (~$50)
Check here, and maybe try to contact them directly for good OEM parts: www.aquastream-softeners.co.uk/152-kinetico-spares Back when I was searching, ebay was about the only other place I saw them available for a somewhat reasonable price. But they were only listed there sometimes, and they often seemed like non-OEM knock off kits which were worrisome. Buying from an actual distributor overseas and shipping to USA worked for me (Kinetico is so ridiculous to make us do this).
YES lubricate all rubber o-rings, gaskets, valves, etc. with an NSF certified food-grade silicone lubricant. Make sure you do NOT use a petroleum based lubricant. I speak on this in later videos in this series.
My unit came with the house I purchased, so I really have no idea how old it is or how it compares to other brands. It ran fine for me for ~6 years before acting up. I know there are brands with standard parts readily available, but I haven't done enough research to give a recommendation.
Thanks Loon Hunt! Thanks to your video, we realized our Kenitico bypass valve is on backwards. Much appreciated! I feel like a real doooossshhhh 🤣 ruclips.net/video/9BdpOBnoiSU/видео.html
What a godsend! Finally, a video that goes into detail on how the system works and how to rebuild it
Great videos, exactly the information I need to repair my 4060 model. Thank you
What confused me about your system is that you have bypass valves in the plumbing and also a Kinetico bypass valve. Why are both needed?
They're not both needed, but it is convenient when the Kinetico bypass valve needs serviced as well (as mine did), or if/when the entire softener needs replaced. The previous homeowner had it setup like this and I'm not upset about it lol. My guess is that there was a different brand installed in my house before the Kinetico, and the Kinetico technician installed their valve by default.
great video, thank you , where diв you order parts ? Can you write company name or link ?
Send an email to service@aquastream-softeners.co.uk and see if they can help. You might get lucky on ebay too, but parts can be overpriced there. For reference, the aquastream website currently shows Kinetico Level 4 Seal Kit for just £39 (~$50)
I'm not sure if this is where you purchased your rebuild kit? But, what is your opinion on the Kinetico rebuild kits on Ebay?
Check here, and maybe try to contact them directly for good OEM parts:
www.aquastream-softeners.co.uk/152-kinetico-spares
Back when I was searching, ebay was about the only other place I saw them available for a somewhat reasonable price. But they were only listed there sometimes, and they often seemed like non-OEM knock off kits which were worrisome. Buying from an actual distributor overseas and shipping to USA worked for me (Kinetico is so ridiculous to make us do this).
Do you know if any of the parts require a lubricant? Seems like while cleaning it that some of the rubbery pieces felt like they had a silicone film.
YES lubricate all rubber o-rings, gaskets, valves, etc. with an NSF certified food-grade silicone lubricant. Make sure you do NOT use a petroleum based lubricant. I speak on this in later videos in this series.
How old was your system before running into this problem? Also, do you know how this compares to the RainSpot or Culligan systems?
My unit came with the house I purchased, so I really have no idea how old it is or how it compares to other brands. It ran fine for me for ~6 years before acting up. I know there are brands with standard parts readily available, but I haven't done enough research to give a recommendation.
Other system has to generate early in the morning at 2am. If you runout of softwater in earlier that day, you are using hardwater.
Thanks Loon Hunt! Thanks to your video, we realized our Kenitico bypass valve is on backwards. Much appreciated! I feel like a real doooossshhhh 🤣
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