Culligan Salt Bridging

Salt forms a hard crust (salt bridge) in the Culligan brine tank

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Possible Causes

High humidity, Using pellet salt in tall narrow tank, Overfilling salt, Infrequent regenerations

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No electrical or pressurized work is required.

  • Identify bridge: Tap the side of the brine tank. A hollow sound near the top with solid salt above indicates a bridge.
  • Break the bridge: Gently push a broom handle or plastic rod down through the salt to break the crust, being careful not to damage the brine float assembly.
  • Remove loose chunks: Scoop out large chunks so water can contact remaining salt.
  • Prevent recurrence: Keep salt level no more than about 2/3 full and use high-purity solar or pellet salt recommended by Culligan.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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