Bannerman
Well-Known Member
As you have not specified the settings programmed, we don't know how much water should be in the tank either.I still don't have a good feel for how much water should be in the tank while in service mode at various salt levels.
Is your control valve an SXT (digital), an Econominder (metered mechanical) or time clock (12 day timer) model?
As the softener's total capacity had been exhausted, an additional regeneration cycle would be advised after adding more salt. It typically takes 1.5 - 2 hours for salt to dissolve to full strength brine once fresh water is added. Each 1 gallon water will dissolve 3 lbs salt.
Do you know the total capacity of the softener? If stated along with your water's hardness and the BLFC number (stated on label located near brine tube connection), we can advise on the appropriate capacity and salt dosage settings.