You don’t need a degree in plumbing, but you do need a few things. Grab a water softener system (duh), a bypass valve, a drain hose, and a bucket for any drips. Oh, and a sense of humor—because something will leak the first time.
Pro tip: buy a salt tank that’s slightly bigger than your ego. You’ll refill it every few weeks, and a bigger tank means fewer trips to the hardware store. Your back will thank you later.