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Residential Softener - Crystals forming on brine tank & other questions johnr_526 07-05-2005
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Posted by on July 5, 2005, 5:19 pm
Dear all,

In the past few months, a layer of crystals has formed on the outside
of my brine tank. The tank is plastic and has a seam; the crystals are
forming in the vicinity of the seam. Should I be concerned?

My pressure tank evidently is bladder-less, as it requires draining
about twice a year to re-establish the "pad" of air. I could drain it a
lot quicker if I took out the "bung" or pipe plug on top. Any reason I
shouldn't do so? Where do I get a tool to fit it (c. 11/16 hex /
allen)?

I saw a few old posts about carbon / resin post-treatment. I seem to
have one of these and I have no idea when it may have been last
"renewed". What is this appliance supposed to do for me, and is there a
way to determine if it's effective?

What about the softener "stone" itself - does that have finite
lifespan? How do I know if it needs replaced?

I've been in this house a couple years now & it's my first residence
that doesn't have "city" water. Any insights / advice is welcome.

John R
Ohio USA


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on July 5, 2005, 10:36 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher
>
The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.



Posted by Matt on July 31, 2005, 9:42 pm


johnr_526@hotmail.com wrote:

> My pressure tank evidently is bladder-less, as it requires draining
> about twice a year to re-establish the "pad" of air. I could drain it a
> lot quicker if I took out the "bung" or pipe plug on top. Any reason I
> shouldn't do so? Where do I get a tool to fit it (c. 11/16 hex /
> allen)?

> What about the softener "stone" itself - does that have finite
> lifespan? How do I know if it needs replaced?

Wow---what are you talking about?


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on July 31, 2005, 11:10 pm



>> My pressure tank evidently is bladder-less, as it requires draining
>> about twice a year to re-establish the "pad" of air. I could drain it a
>> lot quicker if I took out the "bung" or pipe plug on top. Any reason I
>> shouldn't do so? Where do I get a tool to fit it (c. 11/16 hex /
>> allen)?
>
>> What about the softener "stone" itself - does that have finite
>> lifespan? How do I know if it needs replaced?
>
> Wow---what are you talking about?


The allen wrench can be found at a good industrial supply house. Where will
the water go when it is opened?

Not stone, but resin. Yes, it will decline over time, but it will take
years. As long as the softener is still softening, it is OK. There are
rejuvenators for it also, but I don't know how good they are.




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