Greensand Filter Issue

[JJones2012]

I hope I have this in the correct forum
We installed a Rain Fresh greensand filter a couple months ago, we didn't really see a fantastic result and it seems to be getting worse. Steps I have taken

• refilled the pot perm to make sure it was full
• adjusted well to on 40 off 60
• forced regen and made sure it draws the brine and completes all steps
• with the tap running we have 3.5 gpm going through the unit
• tested our Iron in and it is at 2.3 PPM, manganese is .164 PPM
• water goes from the green sand into the water softener

We can fill a water jug before and after and there is virtually no color difference. It does smell better but that is it.

 

[ditttohead]

Do this, start a regen and check the drain water within 1 minute of the unit drawing the pot perm. See if the drain water is purple. if it is you have a problem with the system. Many more things it could be but this is the starting point. That is a fake knock off valve so I cant really offer up much advice on fixing it...

 

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[JJones2012]

Ok, I ran another regen. Once it started the brine it took roughly 4 minutes for the water to turn purple.

 

[ditttohead]

Sounds about right. Have you contacted the company that sold it to you? Do you have a complete water report?