When your system stops working, the decision to fix or replace depends on the condition of your hardware. If your digital valve is leaking or has a blank screen, buying a rebuild kit or a new circuit board is a very affordable repair. Aqua Science stocks these parts to help you fix your current system without the expense of a full unit. Repairing a valve is a smart move if your physical tanks are still in good structural condition.

However, you should inspect your large fiberglass resin tank for signs of fuzzy fibers or “blooming” on the exterior. This is common in Goodyear garages where heat and sun exposure damage the fiberglass over time. A weakened pressure tank is a safety hazard and cannot be safely patched. In this situation, we can supply you with a brand-new, heat-rated replacement tank to keep your garage dry and your family safe.

A very common issue in the West Valley is called “salt bridging.” Because it gets so hot in the garage, the moisture in the air causes your salt pellets to melt together into a solid, rock-like crust. This hard bridge sits above the water level, which means your system stops making the brine needed to clean the resin. Your water will stay hard even though the tank looks completely full of salt.

To protect the equipment you buy from Aqua Science, we suggest checking your salt tank once a month. Use a broom handle to gently poke the salt; if you feel a hard shelf, break it up so the salt falls freely into the water. Keeping the salt loose ensures your new control valves and resin can regenerate correctly and keep your water perfectly soft for years to come.