Older Rainsoft LMB 1135

boazcan · Sep 2, 2013

Hey Guys -

Been nosing around here, but cannot find my specific issue discussed. If there is a link that you know, please post it and will go from there. Thanks!!

I have an older 10/2000 manufacture date that I inherited with the house that we bought a few years ago. It has been working pretty good, but recently just stopped working. I didn't see a fuse or breaker on the control panel visable. I was curious the troubleshooting steps to figure out the malfunction. It will not manually regenerate. It has always done that with no problem. Seems to be no power to the control panel/head.

Thanks for your time and assistance!

Bryan

Akpsdvan · Sep 2, 2013

Photo of the unit would help, but I will go with the Fleck 5000 like valve with the non digital set up, dials and wheels on the front.
Either the timer motor is bad or if there is a trans former it is bad or both.

Sponsor · 2022-01-29T12:20:58-0800

ditttohead · Sep 3, 2013

Picture please. Rainsoft uses pretty standard equipment. We can usually figure out what it is with a picture.

Tom Sawyer · Sep 3, 2013

If you have a multimeter check for voltage to the timer motor. If not check the transformer

boazcan · Sep 4, 2013

Sorry for the delay, thanks for the feedback.

ditttohead · Sep 4, 2013

Wow, an old Intermatic timer. It is time for retirement.

Akpsdvan · Sep 4, 2013

But the odd thing is that the date is 2000.
I think it was one of the last of that timer but on say the 5000 valve?
A photo from the back?

ditttohead · Sep 4, 2013

Agreed. I used that timer for many years on the old Schurz valve and the aquamatic nests. Bruner and more. I have only seen it on a few others, the piston driven aquamatic from the 80's? Please post more pictures.

boazcan · Sep 8, 2013

boazcan · Sep 8, 2013

Akpsdvan · Sep 8, 2013

The last of that type of valve and control.
It is time to look for a replacement rather hand trying to track down the parts for it as most likely you will not find them in any short order.

Tom Sawyer · Sep 8, 2013

Maybe eeeeee**** but i doubt it.

Gary Slusser · Sep 8, 2013

www.craigslist.org is a more likely place to find an old used RS softener or control valve.

Tom Sawyer · Sep 9, 2013

See how easy it is to be helpful?

boazcan · Sep 9, 2013

Is there a link to a replacement for this set up? I would rather replace it. Is it better to just buy an entire new set up? If so, what would you recommend? 4 person house, typical family setup. Thanks.

Tom Sawyer · Sep 9, 2013

You could probably use the old resin tank and maybe even the resin too along with the brine tank and float assembly and just change out the valve and distributer tube. There are a bunch of online dealers that would probably hook you up with a Fleck 5600 or a Fleck 7000SXT and the rest of the stuff you would need. If you go that route I think it makes sense to change out the resin rather than have to mess with it and wonder how many more years you can get out of it.

ditttohead · Sep 9, 2013

I would lean towards replacing the unit completely. Tom is right, you may be able to replace just the head, but... I dont have any of these in my "Museum" to see if the tank thread is standard or proprietary.

MemeInNJ · Apr 18, 2017

ditttohead said:
I would lean towards replacing the unit completely. Tom is right, you may be able to replace just the head, but... I dont have any of these in my "Museum" to see if the tank thread is standard or proprietary.

I realize it has been a few years since this online forum occurred....but im up a creek, and unfortunately have a rainsoft system. I have the same set up pictured by boazcan. It runs great as its only used seasonally. Problem? There is a clear plastic valve (pictured above) that is cracked on mine. Please help me in identifying a part number? Ive attached a picture. Thank you !!!

ditttohead · Apr 18, 2017

Older Rainsoft LMB 1135

Users who are viewing this thread

New Member

In the Trades

Paid Advertisement

Water systems designer, R&D

In the Trades

New Member

Water systems designer, R&D

In the Trades

Water systems designer, R&D

New Member

New Member

In the Trades

In the Trades

That's all folks!

In the Trades

New Member

In the Trades

Water systems designer, R&D

New Member

Attachments

Water systems designer, R&D

Similar threads