Fleck Excessive Regeneration Frequency

Fleck softener regenerates too frequently, wasting salt and water.

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Possible Causes

Hardness set too high, capacity set too low, incorrect meter size or setting, internal leak through valve causing phantom usage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: No electrical hazards for programming changes; unplug only if opening the control.

  • Check hardness setting: Compare programmed hardness to actual tested hardness. Reduce the setting if it is significantly higher than measured.
  • Review capacity and reserve: Ensure the programmed capacity and reserve are appropriate for the resin volume and household usage.
  • Verify meter size: Confirm the meter size and type in programming match the installed Fleck meter (e.g., 3/4" turbine, 1" turbine).
  • Check for internal leaks: If the meter shows flow when no water is being used, inspect for a leaking toilet or faucet, or an internal valve leak (piston/seals) allowing bypass flow.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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