Hello, I have a RainSoft Silver Series water softener. It wasn't regenerating when it was supposed to, so I kept resetting it. Then I noticed the time of day dial wasn't moving, and it's been stuck in the same spot for days, I did a manual regen the other day and it ran for about 3 hours before I had to stop it. Anybody have any idea on what is wrong with it. I called the local company I bought it from but nothing yet.
rainsoft silver series
I do not know how to solve your problem, but maybe you could help me. I have dirt in the bottom of the tank and the owners manual does not say how to clean it. do you know how to clean it out? i would really appreciate some information!
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H2O MAN
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Fri 24 Mar, 2006 06:30 pm
Re: rainsoft silver series
phalinj wrote:
Hello, I have a RainSoft Silver Series water softener. It wasn't regenerating when it was supposed to, so I kept resetting it. Then I noticed the time of day dial wasn't moving, and it's been stuck in the same spot for days, I did a manual regen the other day and it ran for about 3 hours before I had to stop it. Anybody have any idea on what is wrong with it. I called the local company I bought it from but nothing yet.
You have a bad timer motor. Your warranty should cover this item if not they are available and you can replace it yourself.
gparlo wrote:
I do not know how to solve your problem, but maybe you could help me. I have dirt in the bottom of the tank and the owners manual does not say how to clean it. do you know how to clean it out? i would really appreciate some information!
Dirt in your salt tank? Is this a separate tank or all-in-one unit?
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phalinj
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Fri 24 Mar, 2006 06:54 pm
Re: rainsoft silver series
H2O man,
That's what I figured but I wasn't sure, Thanks.
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mdavis251
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Sat 1 Apr, 2006 12:30 pm
I have a similar problems. Recently purchased a house with a silver series water softener but the previous owners didn't seem to maintain it. I have dirt and dead lizards (now removed) in my salt tank, remnants of a block of salt (mostly removed), and I know that the power was off for a time while as the house was vacant before I moved in. The dirt concerns me and I would like to know how to "flush" the unit. It is all one unit and I don't have a manual. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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H2O MAN
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Sat 1 Apr, 2006 12:58 pm
The dirt come from less than pure salt blocks.
Here is a picture of the good stuff -
The brand name is the same, but the packaging has changed colors.
You can use pellets made by the same company.
Once you get the container cleaned out add your new salt
then push the white lever down for immediate regeneration.
HTH ~
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bub2121
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Wed 21 Jun, 2006 11:20 am
I just moved into a house with a Rainsoft water softener. How much do these salt blocks cost and where can I buy a couple.
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H2O MAN
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Wed 21 Jun, 2006 12:58 pm
bub2121 wrote:
I just moved into a house with a Rainsoft water softener. How much do these salt blocks cost and where can I buy a couple.
Please call 1-888-385-7258 and ask them to forward you to the Cargill inside sales representative in your area.
The Cargill inside sales person can give you the name of a retailer in your area.
For water conditioning salt link to the Water Conditioning Product Locator.
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WaterWolf
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Fri 21 Jul, 2006 03:15 am
Use the Morton salt crystals in the blue bag.
Also, the dirty looking brine water will not affect the Rainsoft system's performance. I strain it out with a few paper towels every now and again.
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H2O MAN
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Fri 21 Jul, 2006 04:27 am
WaterWolf wrote:
Use the Morton salt crystals in the blue bag.
Also, the dirty looking brine water will not affect the Rainsoft system's performance. I strain it out with a few paper towels every now and again.
I see a service call in your future.
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flashem
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Wed 21 Jul, 2010 04:14 pm
@phalinj,
Sounds like the time clock is not working. I replaced mine. I paid about $75 for it from the repair man
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