Scalemaster Residual Brine Carryover

Water has a salty taste after regeneration

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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

Insufficient rinse time programmed, Blocked drain line reducing rinse flow, Incorrect brine refill volume, Faulty air check valve allowing air into resin bed

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not drink water that tastes strongly of salt; use an alternative source until resolved.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Check drain flow: Ensure the drain hose is not kinked or blocked and that a strong flow is present during rinse stages.
  • 2. Review programming: Verify that the rinse duration matches Scalemaster specifications for your model.
  • 3. Inspect air check valve: Clean and ensure proper operation of the brine air check so that it shuts off brine draw at the correct time.

If salty taste persists, have a technician verify valve operation and settings.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Drain Line and Brine Air Check Valve
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