RainSoft
Inadequate Iron/Manganese Removal by Softener
Softener installed, but water tastes metallic or has staining despite softening.
Advertisements
Possible Causes
Iron levels exceed softener design, resin fouled with iron, no pre-treatment for high iron, incorrect RainSoft model selection.
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: No hazardous work is required for basic checks.
- 1. Test water: Have raw and treated water tested for iron and manganese levels.
- 2. Clean resin: Perform an iron-cleaning regeneration with an approved resin cleaner.
- 3. Evaluate system design: If iron exceeds the softener's capacity, consult a RainSoft dealer about adding an iron filter ahead of the softener.
- 4. Adjust settings: Increase regeneration frequency or salt dosage within RainSoft guidelines to improve iron handling.
Advertisements
Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
RainSoft cation exchange resin
Check Price on Amazon
We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Advertisements