Dom Piazza
bigdom324
I just installed a Fleck 5600SXT 64K water softener this past weekend. Everything appears to be working correctly, but my wife and I are noticing a weird plastic-like taste (not fruity) to the water. I am not sure what it could be. I did use PEX, but the taste goes back to normal when I bypass the softener. I also did a manual regeneration which made a small improvement. I am on city water by the way and I do not have any other filtration in my house besides a refrigerator filter.
Any ideas what this could be? I have not sanitized the system with bleach as the instructions did not call for this. I did lubricate the O-rings with silicone per the instructions. I used a generous amount, but nothing crazy. Could the silicone be causing this weird taste? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Any ideas what this could be? I have not sanitized the system with bleach as the instructions did not call for this. I did lubricate the O-rings with silicone per the instructions. I used a generous amount, but nothing crazy. Could the silicone be causing this weird taste? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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