How To Clean Your Kinetico Water Softener Brine Tank

[@randyboyle8379]

Excellent Video. I had to clean mine because the Morton Brand pellets yellow bag turn to mud now. They cheapened it up and raised the price. I switched to another brand Crystal clear now.

[@JKoolina]

Had the exact same experience with Mortons. Used them for years, but now switched to Crystal .

[@JBliehall]

TLC, I have a model 50. The lower end of the float valve assembly where you indicate (at 00:38) the "brine water will draw" is solid plastic. There is no hole. The problem I have is the system dumps fresh water out the overflow and does not draw from the brine tank with a manual regen. The float works and shuts off the water but the level doesn't drop during Brine Rinse. If there is a hole at the point you indicate it will allow water to constantly enter the tank because a hole there bypasses the float shut-off valve.

[@danaanderson5709]

This video helped me to take apart my tank and clean it with minimal trouble. This guy is a rockstar. His voice is soothing and his cleaning techniques are amazing. Thank you so much for this video. You made me cleaning so much easier.

[@HSterlingCross]

Awesome! Just fixed mine. The float hadn't been cleaned in 20 years. Thanks a bunch for the informative video!

[@saberfly]

If you have the taller system is the measurements on the float the same?

[@basilbcf]

Just an FYI. I just spoke with TLC and verified that if you have an older model it may not have that grid plate in it. That's something they started doing about 7 years ago. (7 years from 2022)

[@bruceblakely4252]

This helpful. One question: are the 7-3/4" and 8-3/4" measurements for Na and K true for all Kinetico brine tanks? Mine is a large round tank, about 18" X 3 ft. (so not like the one in video), but the valve/float mechanism looks the same as in the video. Does this depend on the model of softener? Not in your area unfortunately and just acquired this softener (2060S OD with a "5" gear installed) through home purchase and am switching to KCl. Black thing under float is cut so that "G" is top level. Can't find manual online that gives this info; not in manual for softener. Thanks

[@calvert48]

Excellent instruction video. I review it periodically to be sure to follow your instructions.

[@calvert48]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. It makes keeping your softener brine tank and filter in topshape.

[@Harkynutz]

Do you have a video for replacing the carbon in the kenitico dechlorinator?

[@williambryan2804]

Thank you for the video. I never cleaned my float valve. I bought my softener in 1995 and hadn't cleaned it. I do have one other question. When the system isn't regenerating should there be pressure going to the brine tank? I can understand having pressure during the regeneration cycle because you want to replace the water you used, but have continuous pressure otherwise seems to make it at risk of overfilling the brine tank. Thanks again.

[@michellescott7528]

Thank you so much, SO helpful. Question.... at the 53 second mark, after you have pulled the float out, there is a flex line connection that is leaking.... mine is leaking in this exact same spot too.... any suggestions to fix the leak at that connection point, I can't seem to muscle it tighter, is there a tool I should be looking for?

[@NJ-on3pn]

Thank you Rob - awesome advise and quality step by step

[@stephenzies8867]

I Love My Kinetico Works GREAT 11 Years So Far. You And Your Help Are Fantastic ! Thank You

[@bikesloth]

Great walk-through on how to clean the brine tank on a Kinetico Water Softener!

[@williambryan2804]

Thank you for the video on how to clean the valve. Is there a way to take the valve apart to clean it more thoroughly and replace the washers in it? Mine doesn't click into place to open and when the tank is full it isn't completely shutting the water supply off. It takes about a day but the water level rises to the overflow. The unit is older. It froze and popped the end out at the bottom. I was able to snap it back in and I don't think it's leaking there.

[@markdecker6190]

Thanks for the great video Robert. My question is, is it ok to reuse dirty-looking brine? My Kinetico is one of those big round tanks but inside was the same pump. When I poured out my brine it was a disgusting shade of dark brown. I cleaned everything up and soaked the pump in hot water. After letting the old brine settle a while I poured one bucket's worth through a sieve and reused it, pouring it over new salt, otherwise I put in fresh water until the pump stopped. Now it's going through a recharging cycle. Fingers crossed!

[@ym.4699]

How do you adjust the effect of salt? If you want the water to be a little less softened, for example. Thank you.

[@stevewhite7649]

Excellent video, explained everything I needed to know.Thanks

[@dalefunk9863]

Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video.

[@lisagauthier5681]

Can you add on another company's product (to deal with ph) onto a kinetico system?

[@hardwarehenrietta5099]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I think you did a great job. The visuals were very good. Your voice was clear and concise. I really needed this information on the float to help figure out why my Kinetico isn't working. If it is the float, or the dial. Between all the videos I have watched I feel I can get mine up and running again. Thank You

[@allinplumbingllc9111]

Very informative and helpful

[@stevearndt1120]

I cleaned the brine tank and it was dirty, reset the float for salt and have turned the screw on a few days to back flush the filter but the cold water coming out still has a brown haze to hit.

[@davoodrafiei6528]

Thanks for putting up the video. I did clean my bucket as shown in the video. However, I still have no water pressure when the water goes through the softener. The next step is to check and maybe replace the filter!

[@Tlcplumbing]

Hi Mr. Rafiei, our water expert says there is likely an internal problem with the softener. If you are in our area we would be happy to send a repairman out to fix. Or if you would like to talk to our expert please call our office at 505-761-9696 and ask for Jay. Thank you for your comment.

[@pvallest]

Great video, thanks for putting this together.

[@sueanderson163]

Hi, Thank you very much for the video which I followed to the letter, but the system is still not right. I have an old K30 Kinetico with the large 18x35 brine tank that I use salt. Are the settings the same for this tank. My system is no longer working correctly with very high hardness and very high TDS. I have been slowly trying to fix the problem but wondered if there are more than just two appropriate settings for the float level. I can't find a much on brine settings and water levels according to water conditions. Thanks

[@dc-craje3641]

Did you ever figure what's wrong with your kinetico? Have you tried changing your resin if it's old? When I changed my resin it was ok but now i'm getting hard water again but I haven't cleaned my brine tank yet.

[@JDGlow-i5u]

@JDGlow-i5u 3 hours ago Hello and great videos and thank you for them. I believe my softener isn't using salt. Watching your video gives me the confidence to at least review the system and take the mystery out of the device. So I'm looking at the brine tank first as I see water dripping from the quick connect from the brine tank to the siphon (sucking) hose of the head unit. I noticed crystallization around the bottom of the brine mechanism. With a lack of a better word, the bottom of the float device looks like a shoe with a heal where the ball valve and float mechanics attaches and the toe portion of the shoe where the hose connects into the top bulkhead. My question is simple; you mention at the 38 second mark about the toe area being plugged. Does the toe portion of the shoe have an opening in it other than the hose bulkhead? I took the bulkhead where the hose connects into the shoe and saw a nipple into the main plastic and if you look at the front of the shoe, it appears there is an inlet with a cross filter to which the brine could enter into the float mechanism. The hole in front had crystalized salt in it but after placing in warm water and releasing the crystalized salt, there isn't an opening to that toe area. Is there a hole or not in the toe? Can it be replaced or drilled out?

[@p.g.8138]

I don't think I heard you say how often to clean the brine tank. Also is it alright to dump the brine down the sink drain? I don't think the brine tank on our kinetico had ever been cleaned in 20 years. There was built up salt on on and underneath the grate can't think of the real name. It was terrible. I'm going to have to replace the float assembly because the rod going to the float was warped and making it suck air.

[@cloudyview]

I think this just cleared up why my water isn't soft... Have to wait till this regeneration that I was attempting finishes, but I've seen barely any salt usage in 8 months - I bet my float is stuck shut 👍

[@seastarbutterfly]

Did this fix it for you?

[@dc-craje3641]

same question; did you end up fixing the float?

[@gototcm]

Seems like the 5 gallon bucket you used was pretty dirty or doesn't it matter?

[@thenolans7146]

My base of the float system does Not have a hole, ? Should it

[@drdez]

did you figure this out? Mine doesn't appear to have a hole either it just has a float.

[@bradmich2232]

Hi TLC! Have a question if you don’t mind? I purchased and never adjusted the new brine tank “Adjuster Tube Setting” or “Float Cup” setting. I have a Model 60 with #7 disc and a 36”x18” Brine tank. Do you happen to know what “Letter” is should set for the Adjuster Tube…and what “Height” I should set for the Cup? Will be truly appreciated! Thanks- Mark

[@benrohall3809]

Did you ever get an answer to your question about how to set the brine tank float? I have a Model 60 as well and have been trying to get an answer to the same question.

[@gary4738]

Me too 😅

[@ishwardave7823]

Eexcellent informative video! Thank you.

[@johnmartins5047]

Great information. Thanks

[@stevearndt1120]

Nice video, my water is coming through the tap with a little haze in it so I suspect that I am going to have to clean the brine tank.

[@scottcummings7704]

Great job on this video! Very well done!

[@6butterflywings6]

Hmm. Mine doesn’t have the hole piece or the piece it sits upon. The pump sits in the brine tank in the circular tube and isn’t attached to anything. (Just bought the home, trying to learn how to maintain its water softener). Are these parts that can be purchased? I have the same brine tank you are showing in this video.

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

@TLCPlumbingHVACElectrical ROBERT, Thank you SO MUCH for teaching me all these things, in such a clear & concise manner! Now I have an understanding as to why my Kinetico overflowed, leaving a salt flat in my garage and part of my interior home...it hasn't had regular maintenance done in the nine years I've been here (I was unaware they needed maintenance). Well, done!

[@Tlcplumbing]

You're very welcome Tina. We're glad our video was able to help you solve your problem with your system. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our experts.

[@apbh]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@axxiom20001]

I have the same Kinetico 20HX16WX12D salt tank and there was no grid plate in the bottom of the tank. Is there a reason for that? Our system is 20 years old and was here when we bought our home 10 years ago.

[@Tlcplumbing]

Hi! I am not sure! But I will ask our main Kinetico technician and get back to you! It is probably just an older model and they've changed the design since then.

[@madsubmachine]

Great video. My softener sounds like it’s working now. Time will tell.

[@brockdesignstudios]

This was very helpful!

[@MarcoPolo-hn8or]

Thank you 🙏

[@calvert48]

Great vudeo!

[@olivertse1]

Excellent very informative video! Thank you!!

[@Tlcplumbing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yellowannie22]

thank you

[@yaxpac2]

Excellent! Thank you for this!

[@Tlcplumbing]

You are welcome!

[@radfro77]

Should the float actually "float"? The float in mine is stiff and does not slide easily.

[@dulcevendetta]

its typically pretty solid so it doesent move easily, mines like that

[@Player_Mick]

can i use salt from costco to refill Kinetico tank?

[@Tlcplumbing]

Hello! You can definitely purchase it from Costco. As long as you get it in pellet form, salt or potassium salt or potassium pellets are fine. If you have any more questions you can call us at [phone] and we can help you out!

[@timberlakedawn1984]

I soaked in hot water and it fixed a clog causing my hard water. But when I regenerate, it doesn’t look like any water is ever taken out of the tank. Shouldn’t it go to “empty” during regen and then fill again at the end?

[@Tlcplumbing]

Hi there! No, your tank doesn't go to empty when it regenerates. It is working correctly.

[@prdeacon974]

My tank is not draining. I never cleaned it. 10 yrs. It was overflowing and draining at the overflow. I put 40 pounds yesterday and it is almost gone. Can cleaning this solve this drama?

[@Tlcplumbing]

Hi we're not sure if cleaning the tank will resolve salt issue. But cleaning the tank should resolve the overflow issue. Are you close to us we can schedule a repair? If not maybe find a company that can service your softener and address the salt usage issue.

[@benni1023fm]

PR DEACON - I'm having exactly the same problem with my Kinetico right now. What did your problem turn out to be?

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

@@Tlcplumbing Thanks for answering the question. Mine is at 26 years and just overflowed...bigtime.

[@ChrisClement]

Thanks for dropping the knowledge!

[@Tlcplumbing]

Thanks for watching our video!

[@moreorlessme]

Did you just say clean the float assembly once per month by soaking it in hot water? That seems like an unreasonable expectation for the average homeowner.

[@rocksfromHiscornerstone]

Thank you 🙏. Saturday is Sabbath the seal and sign to the living God of heaven

[@ClaremontClassicGarage]

How did you know I was going to lose the little nut?????

[@flyingdutchman80]

My water is really hard and it stinks so bad I don't even want to take a shower. All of my toilets water is leaving orange scum in the bowl.

[@juancalcala1]

Stinky water may also indicate sulfur (the orange may be iron.) As already mentioned, get your water tested.

[@timcarps3664]

My water had a stink to it as well . If you have a whole house water filter system , start buying charcoal filters , that will clean up the smell . A filter typically lasts approximately a month or so , depending on your water usage as amount

[@ym.4699]

Thank you 👍