What is the maximum time for a regeneration?

[djn6022]

Installed a large water softener as part of a remodel at a not for profit. It consumes a lot of water when regenerating (2 inch line feeding the thing I forget the actual specs). The building can go unused for months with little water usage. What is the longest period of time between regeneration cycles? It is demand based so if it "runs out" it will handle that side on its own.

 

[WorthFlorida]

Water softeners are not designed for non use and I do not think there is a set time. What is the model number of the softenner?
The longer it sits the more salt will dissolve in the brine tank. If it is not used for a few months and when the building is checked out occasionally, run a manual regen to keep the water fresh and run some water throughout the building to flush the pipes. Is this city water or a well?

 

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[djn6022]

Fleck 2900 NXT 2 Inch Metered Softener 150000 grain https://qualitywatertreatment.com/products/fleck-2900-metered-systems

We are on municipal wells.

Right now it regens on usage and then a minimum of once a week. Would like to increase that minimum. Once every three weeks?

 

[ditttohead]

Water sitting in the brine tank for extended lengths of time does not cause it to dissolve more water. Water holds a finite amount of salt, typically about 3 pounds per gallon. Obviously some variances are there based on water temperature etc...

As to the frequency, monthly is typically fine. I would highly recommend sanitizing the resin occasionally in low use applications.

 

[djn6022]

Water sitting in the brine tank for extended lengths of time does not cause it to dissolve more water. Water holds a finite amount of salt, typically about 3 pounds per gallon. Obviously some variances are there based on water temperature etc...

As to the frequency, monthly is typically fine. I would highly recommend sanitizing the resin occasionally in low use applications.

Thank you! I like monthly. I will look up sanitizing procedures.