RainSoft Insufficient Rinse / Brine Carryover

Softener causes salty taste in water after regeneration

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Possible Causes

Shortened rinse cycle, High salt dosage, Restricted drain flow, Incorrect valve programming

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No hazardous work required for basic checks.

  • 1. Check programming: Ensure backwash and rinse times meet RainSoft specifications for your tank size.
  • 2. Inspect drain line: Verify the drain line is not restricted or undersized, which can reduce rinse effectiveness.
  • 3. Adjust salt dosage: Reduce salt dose per regeneration if set higher than necessary for your hardness and capacity.
  • 4. Run extra rinse: Manually initiate an extra rinse cycle to flush residual brine from the resin bed.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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