Judo Cycle-Dependent Internal Leak

Judo softener causes intermittent leaks only during regeneration cycles

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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

Worn rotor seals in Judo valve head, Cracked internal valve body, Loose drain or brine fittings that only see pressure during certain stages

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power and close inlet/outlet valves. Be prepared for water discharge when opening lines.

  • Observe during regeneration: Start a manual regeneration and watch the valve head, drain, and brine connections closely during each stage to pinpoint when the leak occurs.
  • Check fittings: Tighten drain and brine fittings that leak only under backwash or brine pressure.
  • Inspect valve head: If water seeps from the seam of the valve head or around the rotor shaft, internal seals are likely worn. Replace or rebuild the Judo valve head assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Judo valve head assembly
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