CLACK WS1 IRON Water Filter PROGRAMMING

[@water_estore]

Check out this video to learn how easy it is to program your Clack Iron & Sulphur filter!

[@king-pin007]

Thanks for all your helpful videos 👍

[@OSUBuckeye]

Hello Gary - could you help me program my Clack V3408 EE Thank you Larry

[@donalddavis3308]

You just made my frustration level go way down. Manual was a little hard to understand, now it makes sense. Thanks for the great instruction. I will use your site if/when I need parts/materials.

[@water_estore]

Thank you very much, please share with friends and family!

[@water_estore]

Thank you very much, please share with friends and family!

[@cindychandler2121]

Gary were u located at

[@ericg5877]

Thank you so so much for all of your videos. I moved to the suburbs from Big City Miami and learning about my iron and sulfur filter and water softener have been such a nightmare but your videos truly have been helping out so much.

[@water_estore]

You are so welcome! Please share videos with friends and family.

[@JacobyCreek6]

I have a 5-button Clack WS1. There is no QR code under the cover. What is the website the QR code directs to? Thanks.

[@water_estore]

The full manual is here cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0659/5447/files/Clack_CC_Valve_-_Full_Manual_Including_Diagnostics.pdf?v=1624357628

[@byronmill]

We have a functional Clack WS1 on a media tank that was taken out of service in a water softener application. Can we convert it to an air over media iron filter by changing to the correct media in the tank, reprogramming the valve as described here, and adding the air intake? Any other changes that would have to be made? Thanks!

[@water_estore]

Yes but it needs to be a 5 button valve with 3 buttons on the top and 2 on the bottom. Also, it need to have a tank big enough and flow restrictors sized to the tank and the media. It will take considerable work to convert it over.

[@danielloewen3643]

Hello Gary. Thanks for all the videos. I noticed that you mention that an iron filter does not require that a rinse cycle be programmed. I puzzled. When I phoned the iron filter manufacturer representative, he told me that I need to have a rinse cycle. I'm wondering why there is this disagreement on the need or no need for a rinse cycle? Daniel in WA.

[@water_estore]

Great question. Depnds on the kind of iron filter. The air over media iron filters (newer technology) uses the air draw as partily as a rinse cycle. If you added a rinse cycle you would lose the air bubble to drain. Older technology systems that don't draw air have a rinse cycle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qanCm2qNbt9sfLM

[@NatalieEfstathiou-r8c]

There is no option to turn cycle 3 off on mine. I have two options for filtering "Filter Regen" and "Filter backwash". What to do?

[@water_estore]

You need to review the programming again. You can select off for any cycle, you need to go back through the video to see how to do that first, before selecting the cycles.

[@tommyviveiros9003]

Does the water softener and filter regenerate at same time

[@water_estore]

Great question. No they do not. You need to make sure they regenerate at different times to thoroughly clean the resin beads.

[@guachito33]

is the media in these filter tanks the same as water softeners ??

[@water_estore]

No, the media is different.

[@SimonAllington-j3m]

I have a 1054 tank. Are the backwash and air draw times different for different tank sizes?

[@water_estore]

No, they are the same.

[@SimonAllington-j3m]

@water_estore Thank you

[@guachito33]

is it ok to change the regeneration days ( to about 5-10 days ) ?? it's only one person in the house with little water being used, about 50 gallons per day.

[@water_estore]

No, it needs to regeenrate every 3 days otherwise the media will start clumping together and need replacement.

[@guachito33]

will do, thanks !!@@water_estore

[@joshuaricard8771]

My iron filter has backwash or backwash "air". Which should I use for the first cycle if the second is air draw (dn brine)? Thanks.

[@water_estore]

I have never heard of backwash air. I would check with the manufacturer

[@alextkd2003]

Hi, Does the same setting apply for Sulphur only? I noticed that my filter mentions Sulphur, but not iron

[@water_estore]

Yes it does

[@azizamriev9743]

Hi, I have two clack valves on both tanks, one is 5 buttons and second is 3. Water softener is 5 buttons and brine tank connected to it. Iron tank is 3 buttons. I would appreciate if you explain how to set regen time on two tanks for best performance.

[@water_estore]

Keep the regeration times at least 2 hours apart.

[@alankeogh425]

Hi Gary. watch your videos and they are great, especially for me that wouldn't know anything about water systems. getting a lot of limescale in water. does the back wash clear that? Thanks you Alan

[@water_estore]

Great question, but no it does not. A need a water softener to get rid of limescale.

[@OSUBuckeye]

Was curious if you saw my question? I have a Clack V3408 EE. Was wondering if you possibly had instructions on programming this - thank you - Larry

[@water_estore]

That is a 4 button valve. I include the programming in this video kzbin.infoc6r7qUK8to4

[@arnchiste1356]

Is there anyway to set the program to backwash the Iron filter after amount of usage instead of by day, like the water softener filter does?. I travel a lot and it doesn't need to backwash every day or few days if I'm gone for a week or two. Right now I have to unplug the system when I'm away.

[@water_estore]

No, not a good idea. What I do is shut off the water in my house when I leave for more than a couple of days. No water=no backwash

[@scottmartin5771]

I have an iron filter with a clack WS1 value. An air over media. I can not keep an air bubble in my tank. I do a 15 minute backwash, a 40 minute air draw and a 5 minute rinse cycle. During the rinse cycle the water goes back into the tank so the air bubble is no longer there and the tank is full of water. Therefore not working properly for getting Sulphur out of the water. I noticed you do not program a third cycle or rinse cycle in my case. Should I be doing a rinse cycle?

[@water_estore]

You nailed it! There should be no rinse cycle, that is what's releasing the air bubble!

[@scottmartin5771]

@@water_estore Thank you for the confirmation. Also my filter is set to softening not filter I just run the backwash and draw cycle now and it works great. Should I still change it to filtering from softening or is there really no difference in value performance?

[@pablomunoz3430]

​@@scottmartin5771 I know it's over a year since you asked this question, I have the same setting in my iron filter. Did you ever figure out the answer? Thanks!

[@scottmartin5771]

@@pablomunoz3430 What I ended up doing was getting rid of the rinse cycle and it has been working just fine. I still use softening not filter.

[@pablomunoz3430]

@@scottmartin5771 thanks for getting back to me. I kept it at 'filtering' but fixed my issue by replacing an internal check valve at the water inlet that was literally clogged with iron. I still have other issues that I am trying to figure out but thanks again for your reply :)

[@cindychandler2121]

Gary i have a Nelson's katalox ieon filter how do i change the time

[@water_estore]

You the video here that shows you how

[@KollynJ]

If I have well water with high iron, should I be using my clack as a filter instead of a softener?

[@water_estore]

You need a dedicated iron filter like one of these waterestore.com/search?pf_pt_product_type=System&q=hum+fok&type=product Conversion from a water softener to an iron filter is very difficult and expensive.

[@KollynJ]

@@water_estore I’m assuming it’s iron bc it’s orange build up but I should have said the sulfer smell is the main concern

[@dennismtunduwatha2361]

I have prefiltration system with the same water specialist ci control valve, what does regeneration day imply? When it is set to 2 on regeneration day, does it mean it regenerates twice a week or on the second day of the week?

[@water_estore]

Neither, actually. It means it will regenerate every 2 days.

[@dennismtunduwatha2361]

@@water_estore thank you

[@DRSmokeNJ]

Great Videos Gary! I have a Fleck Control vlv and it’s set for a 15 minute backwash, 30 minute air draw and a 1 minute RR (Rapid Rinse). I noticed that the 1 minute is almost 2 and that rinse knocks my air pad down to about 4” below the valve. That doesn’t seem like enough air exposure for the iron. Should I eliminate this cycle and stick with 2 as mentioned in your video? What amount of space should the air gap be?

[@water_estore]

Yes! There should be no cycles after the air draw.

[@scottjordan1979]

I can change the setting to filtering. But when I try to enter the next menu by twice pressing next-down, nothing happens. I tried unplugging the power clip at the board for a minute+, still nothing, did the same with battery out, still nothing. It is a new board, please help.

[@water_estore]

Once you change to filtering you need to keep pressing next until you get to the end. Then press next-down twice and proceed

[@scottjordan1979]

The next-down twice press does not work with the new version (9D) of the control board. It only accepts the pre-programmed P# codes to set regen time cycles, none of which gives a 15 minute backwasf/30 minute slow regen. Always get a fast rinse at the end, which expels the air space needed for sulfur filtering. Is there any work around?

[@sandridgebeagleclub]

Gary all of a sudden my clack filtration system has discolored muddy like water. What should I do to help with this? The water at my well is clear but after it goes through my system its discolored and cloudy?

[@water_estore]

Is it a water softener or iron filter?

[@sandridgebeagleclub]

@GarytheWaterGuy iron filter but my guy added carbon to the media so we think that was the problem and it eat through the filter. So every time it regenerated all the sediment came into the house. So we replaced it and didn't add the carbon but now the water has a slight sulfer smell to it. Any ideas how to fix that?

[@kantuc2]

Could you tell me what the date on the tank mean? I'm guessing it's when it was manufactured so the 10 year warranty goes from there?

[@water_estore]

Yes, that is correct. Or sometimes they will go from purchase date if you have a recipt.

[@tommymein9046]

I have a problem with my peroxide tank filling up with water. I’ll put a couple of gallons of peroxide in the tank and a couple of days later the tank fills up with water? What’s wrong?

[@water_estore]

Sorry, I don’t know. I don’t deal with chemical injection systems.

[@SomethingCFW]

I tried doing the programming for the cycles but after pressing next from dPOff it just goes back to the clock. I have a 5 button but they’re all vertical, I’m not exactly sure why it’s not allowing me to edit the cycles. I also have recall and call on my cycles which I haven’t seen on any other systems. Any help is appreciated.

[@SomethingCFW]

Forgot to add that recently the waters been coming out clear but with a foul sulfur smell.

[@water_estore]

It's likely locked, this video will show you how to unlock kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIaWqIpobrdqn6c. The call message means nothing.

[@rosslynch1953]

Gary. All the videos are great. I have a ws1 fok the system works great with one problem. I have red water iron the system backwashes then rinses then air draw. The problem is after air draw it passes back over backwash on its way back to service. This only last a couple of seconds but is enough to discolor the first 5-10 gallons of water After that the water is clear again. Is there a way to not pass back over the backwash cycle when going back to service. Thanks

[@water_estore]

No there isn't but lengthening the drine (air draw) cycle might help.

[@JamieGalloway-v2q]

Hi.. I started getting gray colour water out my taps after iron removal system does a regeneration. The water clears up after running the water for 5 min. I changed my program to the one suggested in your video but it is still gray after regeneration. I added a rinse cycle but it didn’t help… any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@water_estore]

Hopefully you added the rinse cycle before the air draw (regen)? It could be excess manganese in the water, do you have a water softener after the iron & sulphur filter?

[@JamieGalloway-v2q]

No I don’t have anything after the iron filter

[@JamieGalloway-v2q]

The rinse cycle I added is after the air draw… I will change that to before the air draw so I don’t loose the air bubble.

[@JamieGalloway-v2q]

The system I have uses greensand media and worked great since 2017

[@water_estore]

Don't know much about Greensand systems, haven't used those for over 15 years.

[@hilarycook2769]

Gary, I have a Voyager Iron Filter Model IF 10. What is the medium in the tank and how much do you put in and where can I get some. Thanks

[@water_estore]

I am not familiar with that brand but this video should help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zIpnysft6An9U It is likely birm media, we have it here waterestore.ca/products/birm-iron-removal-media-1-cubic-foot Likley one cubic foot.

[@lesruth2756]

Is the small 2032 battery installed on the circuit board panel for back up power function? The display is out even with the unit power cord plugged into outlet, does this mean the circuit board needs replaced?

[@water_estore]

Yes, the battery is for back up only. This video will help you trouble shoot the circuit board kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2bOo6mderxgp5I

[@bserioussearing1247]

I need help programming a 2 tank set up. My shuts off at 8 am until 12:04 pm everyday. I can't figure it out. Plead help..

[@water_estore]

this video should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vEfp5nq7p6opY

[@CD-xe6ol]

I just thought of another question if I have a softener and a sulfur filter you mentioned that I should run the regeneration times at different times, but is it better to run one before the other?

[@water_estore]

I would run the iron filter before the water softener.

[@rauleyfingers]

Hello Gary, will there ever be a reason why my Iron Filter ClackCorp Valve shows "SOFTENING DN POST" as opposed to "FILTERING DN POST"? With the "SOFTENING DN POST" setting, I could only see 2 times set, being a "Backwash Time" setting of 25 minutes and a "Draw Dn Time" setting of 60 minutes; When I scroll through the settings all others are OFF or not set. I have a pretty big system in my house (1.5" valve, and 22GPM Demand), the controller valve is made of Cast Iron. Initially, the Iron Filter times were lower, and the filter turned on every 3 days. For some apparent reason, this was not enough, and it caused the Injector to get clogged up and was not taking in any air. I had it serviced, and the technician was able to clean the injector. During his visit, he increased the times to 25BW/60DDN and was going to set it to turn on ever 2 days (I am guessing to avoid the injector from getting clogged up with Iron). I asked him to have it turn on everyday as I wanted to flush out and clean my cylinder (approximately 60" high x 18" wide) and all my plumbing. I appreciate you taking the time to inform the general public everything you know about Water Filtration and Conditioning.

[@water_estore]

I have never seen this, but we have never worked with the 1.5" Clack valves so that may be something we don't see in the smaller 1" valves. Typically regenerating more often does not prevent the injector from clogging. It will likely clog the injector more frequently.

[@highlymotivated86]

Just moved, the sulfur filter says "softening dn post" - what does this mean and what should it be set to? Also...what happens if your sulfur filter is set to "softening" really appreciate the help... @@water_estore

[@crispysqrl]

Hey Gary, Great videos... What should my WS-1 be set as if I have a peroxide backflush.. Softener of filter? and whatnot?

[@water_estore]

Don't know. Never use hydrogen peroxide.

[@danabecker8598]

Hi Gary, I have two clack tanks both with WS1 valves, I smell sulfur and the 2nd system says iron blocker in the settings , I haven't heard you address that setting , is that correct?

[@water_estore]

I really don't know exactly what you have. "Iron blocker" is likely a term they have added themselves somehow but that is not part of the Clack OEM programming. Time to call whomever you bought it from.

[@danabecker8598]

Thanks for the reply. I reset it according to your instructions, I still smell sulfur, so I have called a service company. It’s not an option to call the people that I purchased it from it was part of a new construction build, and they are not responsive, possibly not even in business anymore

[@tobysamuels8607]

Just wondering what is the best Clack WS1 Valve Model and why?

[@water_estore]

The Clack WS1 CC becasue it is capable of more programming variations. This one waterestore.ca/products/hum-1-cc-metered-water-softener-valve

[@mrharryon]

How to do it with 3buttons head?

[@water_estore]

You can't. Programming not available so you would need to upgrade to 5 button. This video shows you how.

[@snipex111]

Got a question for you . I have brine tank that holds salt connected to clack tank tha regens on gallons and that is connected to Air Injection Systems with Fleck 2510 that draws air but regens everyday. Now the settings are DO-1 BW-10 and BD-60 RR -0 BF-10 . But manual states that RR should be 1 and BF-0 . Which 1 is right ??

[@water_estore]

If your water softener is post fill, the first one is correct. This video will explain kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZbHfqWrgcuLnrs

[@snipex111]

@@water_estore this is what i found out . That the fleck is running as filter so rr should be off . Would there be a reason why its running as filter ? Just curious

[@water_estore]

If it is used for anything other than a water softener or tannin filter it will be set to run as a filter. Is it a water softener?

[@snipex111]

@@water_estore it is connected to clack which is second unit this one runs first then clack and then water softener tank

[@dougeisner44]

I can’t seem to access the setting with next and up at the same time…it had been working but now when I try that it just shows the number of days until next backwash…any tips?.

[@water_estore]

Reset the board buy unplugging it at the board, wait one minute and then plug it back in.

[@cindychandler2121]

Gary tjis is cyndy how do i change the battery if i do.does that mean the whole system needs to be reprogrammed and how do we do that

[@bretth5070]

Great video! My Clack head also has "4 - fill" and "5 - relay" after the "3 - backwash." The "4 - fill" option is set at 0.95 capacity. Could you tell me what these are for and what setting I should use for these options?

[@water_estore]

It depends on many variables. Fill is based on the other settings like how big the tank is and how much salt per regeneration.

[@bretth5070]

@@water_estore Thank you for your reply! I am wanting to use this tank for filtering as I have another tank for softening. I heard this head called the Clack WS Gold but I can't find any info on it. Do you know where I could find an owner's manual on this?

[@dl-ob6ib]

Hi Gary! I have a 4 buttons ws1EA, instead of 2 options softening and filtering, I have 1 more, 'filtering regen', which is much like the 'filtering' option in this video. I selected backwash 15mins, draw air 30 mins and everything else off, but after air draw, it automatically add 30 secs washback, and the air pocket gone. Could you help? Thanks!

[@water_estore]

Yes, I have seen that before. I don't use the 4 button valve and rarely come across one so I don't know.

[@pablomunoz3430]

Another great video Gary! I have my iron filter valve set to 15min backwash and 45 min air draw, but still get a metallic smell and some discoloration in my water, which after sitting in a cup for 3 to 5 minutes turns yellow (clear water iron that oxidizes I am assuming). What's the max time I can set for the air draw cycle to see if increasing the air bubble helps? Is this the right thing to do? Thank you!!

[@water_estore]

60 minutes

[@vrec777]

When I hold down arrows to regen, it shows C1 9. I here the valve spinning but no water starts flowing.

[@water_estore]

that is the back wash cycle so you should have lots of water flowing to drain. If not, the connecting rod to the piston is likely broken. You will need a new Drive End Cap. contact us at [e-mail] and we can get you a quote on the repalcement.

[@ACH91332]

My WS1 always has a backwash after the Brine stage. No clue why. It does it for 30 seconds even though I only have 2 stages programmed and everything off afterwards. Im stuck programming it on softening mode which I feel is not optimal. I have a Hague 800 that is set for a 10 minute backwash and a 40 minute brine using the softening setting. I feel like I never get a large air pocket and that it is drawn out too soon when using water.

[@water_estore]

How many control buttons oin the front of you WS1?

[@ACH91332]

@@water_estore 5 all in a straight row

[@ziggyc3004]

What about the settings if you have hydrogen peroxide and charcoal media.

[@water_estore]

I don't know, we don't use chemical systems like Hydrogen Peroxide

[@chriskalberlah1837]

Hey Gary, I have the HUM FOK iron and sulphur filter from you folks along with the HUM 30k softener with manganese mesh - for the filter settings, after 3 days, it does a regen. Can this be extended without damaging the media or is 3 days the max? Thanks again for all of these great vids!

[@water_estore]

3days is the maximum on the iron filter. The water softener is metered so it will determine itself when to regenerate. Thank you for your business!

[@joedoggy4790]

I really enjoy your videos! I use the 3-button WS1 system to oxidize sulphur from my carbon filter using hydrogen peroxide every four days. What is the correct setting P0 through P9? Mine was installed with the P4 setting. How do you choose which P0 - 5 setting to use? And what concentration H2O2 do you recommend dosing in the brine tank, 7% or 35%? Thank you!

[@water_estore]

Sorry, I don't use chemical systems so I can't help you.

[@ILMC1961]

Gary, great videos, I'm learning a lot! Thanks. Do you have a video for the 4-button WS1EE valve? Or are the settings menus about the same? Thanks again from sulfur smelling water Florida😃

[@water_estore]

I don't have much experience witht he 4 button valves but touch on it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWfVaKSLgJ2npZY

[@drderdon]

i have first home with well. Would this work for iron bacteria.

[@water_estore]

No, for iron bacteria you need a chemical injection system.

[@orleydoss3171]

Good information 👍

[@water_estore]

Thanks! Please share video with friends and family!

[@jaspermust2953]

Very helpful, thanks

[@water_estore]

Glad it was helpful! Please share video with friends and family!

[@sandridgebeagleclub]

Mine works great

[@water_estore]

Glad to hear yours works. Please share the video with your friends and family