Why This Matters
You can enable theWater Filtration Systemfeature, which detects water contamination levels based on the zip code of that area. Once configured, recommended water filters appear in the newWater Filtrationsection pulled from theNon-System Addonslist. This section is available across all job types if enabled in settings. Note:Request yourAccount Managerto enable theZip Codefetching feature.
What You'll Need
Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Go to “Manage Database” and click “Database”.
Step 2
Go to the specific job type (roofing, solar, HVAC, battery) for which you want to add the Water Filtration System. For this case, we have taken “Solar”.
Step 3
Click "Non System Add-on”.
Step 4
Click “+Add”.
Step 5
Enter the name of thewater filtration systemand select “Water Filter” as the category from the dropdown.
Step 6
Enter the “Unit Type”, and “Unit Price.”
Step 7
Select theMargin Type. From the dropdown, choose eitherPercentorFlat. Based on the selected unit price for the non-system add-on, the corresponding margin value will be applied.
Step 8
Enter theMargindetails. Upload an image, add a description, and select theCountryfollowed by theState Price List.
Step 9
Once you have filled all the required fields, click “Add”.
Step 10
You can view the added non system add-on in the list below.
Step 11
To view the details, click on the " eye" icon.
Step 12
Here, you can view and edit the details of the added water filtration system. Related ArticlesHow to Add Adders?How to Auto-Add Inverters?How To Set Up and Manage Commissions In SubcontractorHubHow to Add Non-System Add-Ons?How to Select Water Filtration System from Non System Add-ons in a Proposal
Real-World Example
💡 A solar contractor uses the add non-system add-ons to your proposals feature to keep their daily operations running smoothly — saving time on every project and reducing manual errors for the whole team.
Pro Tips
Start small: Test this feature on one project before rolling it out company-wide.
Need help? Contact SubcontractorHub support — they're always happy to walk you through it.
Bookmark this guide: Come back anytime you need a quick refresher.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
Setting doesn't appear | Make sure you have admin access and refresh your browser |
Changes don't save | Check your internet connection and try clicking Save again |
Feature looks different | Your organization may be on a different plan — contact support |
Change Log
Date | Change |
May 2026 | Rewritten for clarity; simplified language for non-technical contractors |








