Tapworks Salt Bridging / Salt Mushing

Salt level in brine tank does not seem to decrease over time

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Possible Causes

Salt bridge forming above water level, Use of fine or damp salt causing mushing, High humidity in installation area, Infrequent regeneration cycles

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Wear gloves and eye protection. Do not strike the tank hard enough to crack it.

  • Check for bridge: Push a broom handle straight down into the salt. If you hit a hard layer and then a hollow space before water, you have a salt bridge.
  • Break the bridge: Gently tap and push the crust to break it up so salt falls into the water below.
  • Remove salt mush: If the bottom of the tank is filled with a thick paste, scoop it out with a plastic container and dispose of it. Rinse the tank and refill with fresh tablet salt.
  • Improve conditions: Use high‑purity tablet salt recommended by Tapworks, keep the lid closed, and avoid overfilling the tank.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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