-----Original Message----- From: Don Wiss <[log in to unmask]> >Or only soften the hot water, and only use cold water for cooking and >drinking. Ah, this I would like to do. Because I am technically illeratate, would you pls. explain - in simple terms - what I should tell the plumber I want done? In other words, how does one connect the water softener only to the hot water? Is this too simple for an explanation?? Kath