Determining whether to repair or replace your system depends on the physical condition of the hardware. If your digital control valve is leaking from the seals or the display is blank, a rebuild kit or circuit board replacement is a cost-effective way to restore functionality. Aqua Science stocks these individual components to help you avoid the high cost of a brand-new system when your physical pressure tanks are still in good structural condition.

However, you must inspect the outer fiberglass of your resin tank for signs of “blooming” or fuzzy fibers. In the North Valley, heat and sun exposure can make older fiberglass tanks structurally brittle over time. A compromised pressure tank cannot be safely patched and poses a major flood risk. In this scenario, purchasing a brand-new, heat-rated tank is the only safe investment to protect your property from a catastrophic burst.

The most common performance issue for local water systems is “salt bridging.” High garage temperatures cause moisture inside the brine tank to evaporate and re-condense, which fuses the salt pellets into a solid rock shelf above the water line. When this happens, the system cycles with plain water instead of saltwater, resulting in hard water even when the tank looks full. We recommend keeping your salt level halfway and periodically breaking up any hard crust with a broom handle.

It is also vital to clean the bottom of your brine tank every two years to remove “salt sludge.” This debris consists of dirt and impurities from the salt that can eventually be sucked into your control valve, clogging the small internal injectors. If these injectors are blocked, the system will fail to regenerate the resin properly. Regular cleaning and the use of high-purity salt pellets will keep your new Aqua Science parts working efficiently and extend the overall life of your equipment.