Lindsay Flow Restriction Through Valve or Resin Bed

Water pressure drops significantly when water flows through the Lindsay softener

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.

Possible Causes

Clogged inlet screen, Fouled resin with iron or sediment, Undersized plumbing or valve for flow demand, Partially closed shutoff valves

Safety first: Shut off water and relieve pressure before opening the valve or tank.

Compare in bypass: Place the softener in bypass and check pressure. If pressure improves, restriction is in the softener.
Clean inlet screen: Remove and rinse the Lindsay inlet screen to clear debris.
Check valves: Ensure all shutoff valves before and after the softener are fully open.
Evaluate resin: If resin is heavily fouled, consider cleaning with a resin cleaner or replacing the resin bed.

Medium 3/5

Lindsay inlet screen

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