You’ll need a water softener unit (duh), a bypass valve, some copper or PEX pipe, a drain line, and a brine tank. Don’t forget the sediment filter—well water loves to bring along sand and rust. I bought a whole kit online, and my wife gave me that look—you know, the one that says, “Are you sure you didn’t just buy a ticket to a disaster movie?” Spoiler: I was kind of sure.
Tools you actually need:
A pipe cutter, adjustable wrenches, Teflon tape, a drill, and a bucket for the inevitable drips. Oh, and a flashlight—because your well pit is probably darker than a cave. Trust me on the flashlight—I dropped a bolt in the dark and spent ten minutes fishing it out with a magnet.
