Darn water is too salty Kinetico Signature Series

[Brian Bennett]

Even after the backwash cycle my water is too salty. II don't see anyway to change the settings, unless there is something in the brine tank itself that can be adjusted. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Reach4]

I don't know how to do it, but I think the unit may have a bad seal or whatever the water routing is called.. A "rebuild" replaces seals, and probably some other parts. While in there, a cleaning would be warranted.

With many units, changing seals can be a DIY thing if you like, and parts are readily available. I think the access to the Kinetico documentation and parts is more specialized. They would like to keep that proprietary.

A backwash cycle(s) is/are a portion of the regeneration process. In most softeners, the first part is the backwash, and there may be a second backwash. It is the brining where the brine gets sucked from the brine tank and flows through the resin. That gets followed by a couple of rinses. Maybe the rinsing is not right.

 

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[Brian Bennett]

I cleaned it up and replaces one of the gaskets that was torn last week.

 

[Mialynette2003]

Your salty water may be caused my incomplete rinsing. A clogged drain line or debris caught in the drain flow control will cause this. The valve must be taken apart to check the drain flow control. I have also seen bad resin will hold salt so you have to check the resin as well. I have an exploded view of the Kinetico valve. Send me an email to affordablewtr@aol.com and I will provide you with a copy.