BWT Perla Biological Growth / Contamination in Brine Tank

BWT Perla emits a musty or unpleasant odor from the brine tank

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Possible Causes

Organic contamination in salt, Standing brine for long periods, Warm installation environment, Lack of periodic cleaning

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power. Wear gloves when handling contaminated brine or sludge.

  • Empty brine tank: Scoop out salt and pump or bail out remaining brine into suitable containers for disposal according to local regulations.
  • Clean tank: Wash the inside of the brine tank with warm water and a mild household disinfectant. Rinse thoroughly to remove residues.
  • Clean brine well and float: Remove and clean the brine well, float assembly, and brine line connections.
  • Refill with clean salt: Use only high-purity tablet salt recommended by BWT.
  • Optional disinfection: Some systems allow resin disinfection using approved agents; consult the BWT manual or a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Brine Tank / Brine Well Assembly
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