I have been using a couple of Autotrol control units on our system for ten years with pretty good results. Our water has a fair amount of iron and calcium in it and the softener does the job, until it doesn't.
That is- I find that I have to disassemble the unit, strip the timer and flapper valve etc off, and dunk the Noryrl part into a container of muriatic acid about every 4-6 months to unclog it and keep the backflush working (won't suck brine anymore).
I can and will do this, but is there a better way? I have been adding Ironout- is there something else I could use that would prevent this problem? Would switching to a Fleck or Klack valve prevent this issue?
Rick
That is- I find that I have to disassemble the unit, strip the timer and flapper valve etc off, and dunk the Noryrl part into a container of muriatic acid about every 4-6 months to unclog it and keep the backflush working (won't suck brine anymore).
I can and will do this, but is there a better way? I have been adding Ironout- is there something else I could use that would prevent this problem? Would switching to a Fleck or Klack valve prevent this issue?
Rick