Tapworks
Insufficient Regeneration / Salt Usage
Tapworks softener uses very little or no salt over several weeks
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Possible Causes
Regeneration disabled or set too infrequent, Flow meter not registering usage, Brine not being drawn, Salt bridging
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Standard precautions only; unplug before internal work.
- Check regeneration schedule: Ensure the unit is set to regenerate based on usage or time and is not in vacation mode.
- Verify flow meter: Run water and confirm the display shows flow. If not, clean or replace the Tapworks turbine flow meter.
- Inspect brine draw: During regeneration, confirm the brine level drops. If not, clean the injector and brine line.
- Check for salt bridge: Break any salt bridge as described in the salt bridging section.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Tapworks Turbine Flow Meter
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