Water Softener Sweat Jacket Sizing and Installation

Whenever cold water moves through a tank or pipe in a warm/humid area you’ll get condensation on the outside of that tank. The more water that flows the more likely you’ll get puddles on the floor, which could damage that floor. Since these water treatment tanks are usually located in an area with terrible air circulation and a dirty environment it won’t take long for mold to start to grow on the outside of the tank.
To stop this mess you’ll need insulation on the outside of the tanks. These neoprene jackets (same stuff that is used to make diver’s wet suits) provide a clean and easy solution to reduce tank condensation, mold growth and puddling on the floor of your utility room. They are super easy to install, so you don’t need to remove valves or plumbing when installing these jackets.

They are easy to install since they have a zipper down the back. They can be used on any media tank whether it is a water softener, iron or sulphur filter or back washing carbon or sediment filter.

For long term use they are also washable in cold water and should be air dried.
To confirm size, look down near the bottom of your tank for its size. For example the tank in the video below shows a code 1054 which means that it is a 10″ diameter tank that is 54″ long. So that is the size jacket you’ll need – 1054.
To install, clean the tank thoroughly and ensure it’s dry before putting on the jacket. Surround the tank with the jacket and secure the two sides together with the velcro strip at the bottom before engaging the zipper. Then slowly zip it up! If it’s slightly off centre, you can slightly rotate the jacket to improve the look.