Crystal Quest
Excessive brine carryover
Softener produces salty-tasting water immediately after regeneration.
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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
Insufficient slow rinse time in Crystal Quest programming, Clogged drain flow control reducing rinse flow, Incorrect injector size, Brine valve not closing fully
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not drink water that tastes strongly of salt. Bypass the softener until corrected.
- Check settings: Verify slow rinse time is set per Crystal Quest specifications. Increase rinse duration if too short.
- Clean drain flow control: Remove and clean the drain flow control orifice to restore proper rinse flow.
- Inspect brine valve: Ensure the brine valve fully closes at the end of brine draw. Replace with a Crystal Quest brine valve kit if it leaks.
- Confirm injector size: Use the correct injector for your tank size to avoid overdosing salt.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Crystal Quest drain flow control and brine valve kit
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