Cillit Brine Tank Overflow

Brine tank overflows or water level is consistently very high

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Leaking brine float valve, Stuck open refill valve in Cillit head, Blocked brine overflow fitting, Incorrect refill time

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Isolate water to the softener and mop up any spilled brine promptly to prevent corrosion.

  • Inspect float assembly: Remove the brine well cover and move the float up and down. It should shut off water when raised. Clean salt deposits and ensure the float rod is straight.
  • Check overflow: Verify that the overflow elbow on the side of the Cillit brine tank is clear and that the hose is not blocked.
  • Service refill valve: Remove and inspect the refill valve components in the control head. Replace worn seals using a Cillit brine valve repair kit.
  • Adjust refill volume: Reduce the programmed refill time to the value specified for your model and salt dosage.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cillit brine float assembly
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