Scalemaster Iron Fouling of Resin Bed

Softener causes a noticeable metallic or rusty tint in water

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

High iron content in raw water, Lack of periodic resin cleaning, Incompatible pre-treatment, Exhausted resin

Safety first: Do not drink discoloured water until the cause is identified.

Step-by-step checks:

1. Test raw water iron: Use an iron test kit to determine if pre-treatment is required.
2. Perform resin clean: Use a resin cleaner compatible with Scalemaster systems (follow manufacturer instructions) to remove iron deposits.
3. Increase regeneration frequency: Adjust settings to regenerate more often if iron is present.

Severely iron-fouled resin may need replacement by a technician.

Medium 3/5

Ion Exchange Resin

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