You open the tank and it’s gone!…
You recently added fresh salt to your water softener’s brine tank. Few days later, you observe that the salt in your brine tank has almost been fully consumed.
This has got you all confused, a bit concerned and thinking aloud:
Is a water softener supposed to consume salt that quickly? Is my water softener even working properly? How often should I be adding salt to my water softener’s brine tank?
Water Softener and Salt Consumption
Water softener experts recommend that the level of salt in brine tank should remain three to four inches above the water level in the tank. Whenever the salt level is lower, you should add more salt to it.
How fast can you expect the salt level to drop?
According to industry standards,in an average household (family of four), you can expect a water softener to consume 9 to 10 pounds of salt each week. This translates to 40-lb bag of softener salt each month.
However, it’s important to note that this rate is not a given; it may vary depending on certain factors.
- Size of your water softening system
- Age of your water softener
- Water’s hardness level
- Regeneration frequency
If you have a water softening system with a tank diameter greater than 9 inches, a bag of salt each month may not be enough for you.
Similarly, if your water softener is quite old, it’s likely to work at lower efficiency. As such, you may need more than a bag of salt each month.
If your water’s hardness level is above 10 grains per gallon, you can expect your water softener to consume more salt than the given average.
And if your local water softener specialist has adjusted your softener’s valve setting to regenerate more frequently, your water softener may consume more salt.
Another important thing to keep in mind when it comes to replacing salt in your brine tank, is the type of salt you’re using. If you’ve switched from pellets to crystals, you can expect the salt to dissolve more quickly, thus it will need more frequent replacing.
Consult with a local water treatment specialist for specifics. They’ll be able to guide you on how much salt is your water softening system is using and how often should you purchase salt for it.
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Affordable Water Treatment can help you.
We area full-service water treatment system supply and repair company, located in Burlington. Along with sales and repair of water treatment systems, we also provide free water analysis Racine County in the area. Reach out to us for your water softening needs.
For further reading: Choosing the Right Water Treatment Company for Your Home
