SpringWell
Iron Fouling of Resin / Inadequate Iron Removal
Water has a metallic or iron taste and staining persists even with the SpringWell softener.
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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
High iron levels exceeding softener capacity, Iron-fouled resin bed, Lack of regular resin cleaning, Incorrect regeneration frequency
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Wear gloves and eye protection when handling iron-removal chemicals.
Steps to improve iron removal:
- 1. Test iron levels: Determine the iron concentration in your water. If it exceeds SpringWell's recommended limit for softeners, an iron filter may be required ahead of the softener.
- 2. Clean resin: Use a manufacturer-approved iron-removal resin cleaner. Follow SpringWell's instructions to add the cleaner to the brine tank and run a manual regeneration.
- 3. Increase regeneration frequency: Adjust settings so the softener regenerates more often, preventing iron buildup.
- 4. Replace resin: If iron fouling is severe and cleaning is ineffective, replace the SpringWell cation resin media.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
SpringWell Cation Resin Media
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