How do i turn off my water softener?

Question

i like the effect of hard water on my hair but my mom likes soft water so we have a water softener. i want to turn it off and use it when i shower then turn it on so my mom doesn't get pissed. is there just like a valve or anything i can turn to do this

Answer 1

If the pipes leading into and out of the water softener are PVC then it would be very easy to bypass the water softener. Ask the plumbing pro at home depot. He can tell you how.

I hate soft water too.

Answer 2

The plumber might have installed a bypass but probably not. Just unplug it.