Scalemaster
Bacterial Growth in Brine Tank
Softener emits a strong rotten-egg or musty smell from the brine tank
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Possible Causes
Stagnant brine due to infrequent regeneration, Organic contamination in brine tank, Use of non-approved salt, Warm installation environment
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Wear gloves and eye protection. Ensure good ventilation.
Step-by-step cleaning:
- 1. Isolate and empty: Turn off water and power. Scoop out salt and brine from the tank.
- 2. Clean tank: Wash the inside with warm water and a mild bleach solution. Rinse thoroughly.
- 3. Refill with fresh salt: Use only Scalemaster-approved salt tablets or blocks and refill with clean water as per manual.
- 4. Run a regeneration: Perform a full regeneration to flush the system.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Brine Tank Assembly
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