Water is slightly hard near the end of the day or before the next scheduled regeneration, but soft immediately after regeneration.

Safety first: No internal disassembly is required; adjustments are made via the control panel.

• Recheck hardness and usage: Confirm actual water hardness and estimate daily water use (typically 60–75 gallons per person per day).
• Adjust hardness setting: Increase the programmed hardness by 10–20% to provide a safety margin, especially if iron is present.
• Adjust capacity or regeneration frequency: On Morton units with adjustable capacity, reduce the capacity setting so the unit regenerates more frequently, or change the regeneration mode (e.g., from time-clock to demand if available).
• Verify flow meter operation: Ensure the turbine flow meter is accurately counting water usage. If it intermittently sticks, clean or replace it.
• Monitor results: After adjustments, test water hardness at different times of day over several days to confirm consistent softening.