Tapworks
Residual Brine in Service Water
Softener produces salty‑tasting water at the taps 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 salt dosage, Internal valve leak between brine and service ports, Incorrect drain flow control
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not drink water that tastes strongly of salt until the issue is resolved.
- Run additional rinse: Manually start a regeneration and allow the rinse stages to complete fully. Then flush the plumbing by running several taps.
- Check salt settings: Reduce the salt dosage to the level recommended by Tapworks for your hardness.
- Inspect valve seals: Worn or damaged seals can allow brine to leak into service water. Inspect and replace the Tapworks seal and spacer kit if necessary.
- Verify drain flow control: Ensure the correct drain flow control is installed and not blocked, so proper rinse flow is maintained.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Tapworks Seal and Spacer Kit
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