Foridra Salt Bridging in Brine Tank

Softener brine tank forms hard salt crust (salt bridge) and stops using salt

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Possible Causes

High humidity, Using pellet salt with impurities, Overfilling brine tank, Infrequent salt agitation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Wear gloves and eye protection when breaking salt bridges.

  • Probe for bridge: Insert a broom handle into the Foridra brine tank and gently push down. If you feel a hollow space under a hard layer, a bridge is present.
  • Break bridge: Carefully break the crust into smaller pieces, avoiding damage to the tank walls or float assembly.
  • Remove debris: Scoop out any muddy or contaminated salt and replace with fresh, high-purity salt.
  • Prevent recurrence: Keep the salt level below the top of the brine well and avoid overfilling.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Foridra brine tank (maintenance only)
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