What is the purpose of the float in the brine/salt tank and what should I set it at?
” The float is a safety device. If the water level in the tank reaches the float it will shut off the flow of water into the tank. The water level for the #68 (newer #88) brine/salt tank should be approximately 1″ above the top of the brine grid (platform), that is, about 6″ from the bottom of the tank. For the model #77 (newer #89) the water level should be set at approximately 7″ above the brine grid platform (12″ from the bottom of the tank). “Does the control have a battery backup?” No need to worry about changing the battery as it doesn’t need one. All of the data in the microprocessor’s memory is stored in a special electronic chip. This data includes time of day, water usage amounts, and the number of days since the last regeneration. During a power outage all information is stored automatically. If the power is off for a long duration then you probably will wish to reset the time of day as this will make your softener continue to regenerate late at night. “I have an existing so
