: The injector uses suction to draw brine out. If it’s clogged with sediment, the tank will fill but never empty. You can clean it with a toothpick or soft brush (avoid metal).
Inside your brine tank, there is usually a float assembly (a plastic float on a rod) that acts as a safety shutoff. It prevents the tank from overfilling and flooding your basement. If this float gets stuck in the "up" position—usually because of a salt jam or debris—it won't allow the tank to fill properly, or conversely, it might not signal the valve to stop filling. 40278 water softener full
Once installed, the water softener operates on a simple two-step cycle: : The injector uses suction to draw brine out
If your softener is failing to draw brine, the issue is almost always a blockage or a mechanical failure. Here are the most common causes: 1. Clogged Injector or Venturi Inside your brine tank, there is usually a