rainsoft problem

I forgot to mention the model number.
the name plate reads AM32CT
Greg

After sitting that long there is a real good chance all of the
rubber valve parts (O rings and tabs) need to be replaced.
The timer mechanism could also have issues.

Why was the resin replaced? Are you dealing with high iron?

Hello and thanks for such a fast reply,
The local dealer (not rainsoft) said the resin needs replacing if the unit sits idel for more than 6 months.
I believe the hardness is 32 grains with high iron. Sinks and toilet bowls turn orange in about 2 days of non conditioned well water.
The head shows no sighs of leakage and the unit sometimes works fine.
I have the mechanicals skills to replace parts or rebuild this unit if I had a service manual and a connection to parts.
Thanks H2O Man

When the rubber parts fail the either freeze in place causing things to break or they shrink loosing an internal seal. They rarely leak.

There is a PDF with the exploded view of your valve in one or two of the threads here on A2K - you will have to look for it.

HTH ~

Wow!!! 6 months and you'll need to rsin changed. Whew. And i suppose he offered to do the work for you, too.

There is no need, wha-so-ever, to change resins after a six-month 'rest'. That would be a great service plan as we have hundreds of customers who 'go south' and would need a $200 - $400 expense every May. Nonsense.

You could put it through a manual regeneration when retuning and use an iron-out salt or some resin cleaner depending on your iron content. There may also be a need for a sanitization which is a relatively simple procedure.

Now, mind you, if your resins are already shot or the valve is malfuctioning, improperly set up, or of such low quality that the resins are properly maintained, then, yes, you may need to change out the resins. Proper diagnosis will be needed to determine the condition of the resins....but every six months of idle time.....?

Andy Christensen, CWS