We've had a rainsoft water softener in the house for at least 20 years now. A few years back the resin tank needed to be replaced, so we had that done. Less than a year after that the control unit expired (it doesn't soften or regenerate, but it does backflush).
I had the people out who have been servicing these two units (our acid neutralizer is next to it) for a long time and he made some phone calls and claimed that parts weren't available for this control unit anymore, but he could replace it (for big bucks). I passed.
My question is: Can I just buy a new control unit for this resin tank/brine tank? I see that many here recommend the Clack and Fleck valves. Are either of these likely to work? My resin tank is about 4' tall and 8 or 9" in diameter.
Here's a pic:
-Tad
P.S. I know that both units are bypassed right now. Tomorrow I'm replacing the 8" section of copper below the acid neutralizer bypass as it has developed a pin hole.
I had the people out who have been servicing these two units (our acid neutralizer is next to it) for a long time and he made some phone calls and claimed that parts weren't available for this control unit anymore, but he could replace it (for big bucks). I passed.
My question is: Can I just buy a new control unit for this resin tank/brine tank? I see that many here recommend the Clack and Fleck valves. Are either of these likely to work? My resin tank is about 4' tall and 8 or 9" in diameter.
Here's a pic:
-Tad
P.S. I know that both units are bypassed right now. Tomorrow I'm replacing the 8" section of copper below the acid neutralizer bypass as it has developed a pin hole.