Waterguy Residual Brine in Service Water

Softener display shows normal operation but water tastes salty after regeneration

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Possible Causes

Insufficient rinse time, High salt dosage, Drain line restriction reducing rinse flow, Control valve not fully shifting to service

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not drink water that tastes strongly of salt until the issue is resolved.

  • Extend rinse: Increase the rapid rinse time in the Waterguy programming to ensure all brine is flushed.
  • Reduce salt dose: Adjust salt settings to manufacturer-recommended levels.
  • Check drain line: Clear any kinks or restrictions that could reduce rinse flow.
  • Manual flush: Run an extra manual regeneration and then flush house lines by running several faucets for a few minutes.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Waterguy Drain Line Hose
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