Foridra Bacterial Growth in Brine Tank

Softener emits a foul or rotten-egg odor from the brine tank

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Possible Causes

Stagnant brine, Organic contamination, Warm installation environment, Infrequent regeneration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Wear gloves and eye protection. Work in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix bleach with other cleaners.

  • Empty brine tank: Scoop out salt and brine, disposing of it safely. Rinse the Foridra brine tank with clean water.
  • Sanitize tank: Prepare a mild bleach solution (about 1/4 cup household bleach per gallon of water) and wipe all interior surfaces. Rinse thoroughly.
  • Clean float and brine well: Remove and clean the brine float assembly and brine well tube with the same solution, then rinse.
  • Refill with fresh salt: Add new, high-purity salt and refill with water per Foridra instructions.
  • Sanitize system: Run a system sanitization cycle if supported by your Foridra model.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Foridra brine tank and brine float assembly
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