Rayne Salt Bridging / Salt Mushing

Rayne softener brine tank forms large solid masses of salt (salt bridging and mushing)

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Possible Causes

High humidity around brine tank, Use of fine or low-quality salt, Overfilling brine tank, Infrequent salt usage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before working inside the brine tank. Wear gloves to protect your hands.

  • 1. Break up salt: Use a broom handle to carefully break up hardened salt and remove mushy salt from the bottom with a scoop or wet/dry vacuum.
  • 2. Refill properly: Refill with high-purity solar or pellet salt, keeping the level below the tank's maximum fill line.
  • 3. Improve environment: If possible, reduce humidity in the installation area.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Rayne-approved water softener salt
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