Members bassman1956 Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 You all might remember this thread from about 2 weeks ago, about my well water turning brown after heavy thaws or rains. Well, I've noticed since then, the softener cycles are not doing what they should, and water is backing up in my brine tank. Obviously, something is plugged and/or needs cleaned. It's an older system, so there's nothing built in. Also, it used to have a drip bottle feeder full of "Res Up" by Clack Corp, that was supposed to help keep the system clean. Bottle is empty, and I can't find a dealer for more. So, is there a backwash system built in to these things? What do I do next? I'll check back when I can. Tanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 All that was over my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sorry. Softeners have tanks where you feed them salt. They're called brine tanks. Every so often, the softener backwashes the softener cylinder with a salt solution. First it adds some water to the brine tank, then it draws the brine out as it flushes the softener cylinder. If it adds water to the brine, but doesn't draw the brine for use, the cylinder doesn't regenerate, and the water slowly turns hard again. I'm wondering if there's a way to backflush the regeneration cycle, so that I don't have to start disassembling the unit to clean and troubleshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sorry.Softeners have tanks where you feed them salt. They're called brine tanks. Every so often, the softener backwashes the softener cylinder with a salt solution. First it adds some water to the brine tank, then it draws the brine out as it flushes the softener cylinder. If it adds water to the brine, but doesn't draw the brine for use, the cylinder doesn't regenerate, and the water slowly turns hard again.I'm wondering if there's a way to backflush the regeneration cycle, so that I don't have to start disassembling the unit to clean and troubleshoot. Huh. I don't recall ...'cept we need to get around to getting a replacement for ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'm planning on upgrading the entire system, with a few filters, and non-chemical (no salt) softener. Am starting with water tests of what my well pumps up, and working from there. But I'm not at all prepared for that purchase until the condo sells. So I want to keep what I have in working condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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