Sterling Water Excess Brine Carryover

Water has 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, High brine concentration, Incorrect injector size, Internal valve leak between brine and service ports

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Do not drink water that tastes strongly of salt. Use an alternate water source until resolved.

Steps:

  • 1. Run extra rinse: Manually start a regeneration and allow the full cycle to complete to flush residual brine.
  • 2. Check settings: Verify that rinse times are set to Sterling specifications and have not been shortened.
  • 3. Inspect injector size: Ensure the correct injector/venturi size is installed for your tank size; replace with the proper injector kit if incorrect.
  • 4. Valve seals: Worn seals can allow brine to leak into service. Rebuild the valve with a seal and spacer kit if carryover persists.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Injector/Venturi Assembly
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