Nobel Resin Loss into Plumbing

Visible resin beads appear in household faucets and aerators

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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

Broken lower distributor screen, Cracked riser tube, Excessive backwash flow rate, Overfilled resin tank

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Place the softener in bypass to prevent further resin migration. Depressurize the system.

  • Clean fixtures: Remove aerators and shower heads to flush out resin beads. This restores flow and prevents clogging.
  • Inspect tank internals: A technician should remove the control valve and inspect the riser tube and bottom distributor basket inside the resin tank. Replace any cracked or broken components.
  • Check backwash settings: Ensure the backwash flow control is the correct size for the tank. Excessive backwash can fluidize and expel resin.
  • Replace lost resin: After repairing the distributor, top up the resin bed with the correct volume of Nobel‑specified cation resin.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Bottom Distributor and Riser Tube
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