How far can the brine tank be from the water softener?

How far can the brine tank be from the water softener?

The brine tank should be located within 20 feet of the water softener. The drain cannot be elevated more than 36 inches or exceed 20 feet in length.

How does a water softener draw brine?

The Brine Draw Cycle is the second step of the regeneration cycle. Brine (salt) is drawn into the valve with the eductor and injected into the top of the softener tank. The brine flows down through the resin exchanging the sodium portion of the salt (NaCl) for the hardness ions collected on and in the resin bed.

How does a brine well work?

Water passing through the mineral tank loses positively charged calcium and magnesium ions to negatively charged plastic beads. The brine tank holds a salt solution that flushes the mineral tank, replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium. A meter at the top of the mineral tank regulates recharging cycles.

Does brine tank fill with water during regeneration?

During normal operation of a water softening system regeneration cycle, water fills the brine tank ¼ to half of the way, then the brine is drawn back into the softener tank to clean the resin. Water or air leakages will cause a malfunction of your water softening system and an overflow of water in the brine tank.

Should there be standing water in my water softener?

Seeing standing water in your brine tank can be a little disconcerting. For some households that don’t go through much water, this can be a common occurrence. Although you may need to add a bag of salt in the near future, it’s nothing to cause alarm. However, standing water can also be a sign of a problem.

How full of salt should a water softener be?

To ensure that your water softener has enough salt to operate properly, the brine tank must be always at least 1/3 of the way full. When adding salt, a good rule of thumb is to fill the tank to the half-way point.

Should there always be water in the brine tank?

There is always water in my brine tank, should there be? There will usually be several gallons of water in the bottom of the brine tank, but usually is never more than twelve inches high. We recommend that you check the salt level in your brine tank at least monthly.

How long should a bag of salt last in a water softener?

How Long Does Water Softener Salt Last? The resin beads in water softeners get their sodium ions from salt that you must add to the brine tank portion of your softener. This is usually in a tank that is completely separate from the one containing the beads. You’ll need to refill the salt once every two to three months.

Is it better to use pellets or crystals in my water softener?

Water Softener Crystals are recommended for households that have lower than average water consumption or for those who use a two-part water softening system. Water Softener Pellets can help reduce bridging, work better for moderate to high volume water users, and all-in-one tank system users.