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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