How to Troubleshoot a Water Conditioner Meter
Water conditioner meters are a key part of water softeners. They replace calcium and magnesium with sodium by filtering them out and adding sodium. This changes the taste and feel of the water. A typical system includes a saltwater tank, filter and a meter.
Supplies:
- Toothbrush
- Sodium hydrosulfite (optional)
- Screwdriver
- Needle-nose pliers
- Take a screwdriver and use it to loosen the fasteners connected to the water meter adapter. The fasteners attach the water meter adapter to the tank adapter. Adjust the fastener screws in a counter-clockwise fashion to remove. Take the water meter adapter from the tank, making sure you don't lose the O-rings.
- Take one of the four gland vanes with some needle-nose pliers. Pull the gland out from the inside of the meter adapter.
- Remove the turbine wheel. The wheel is located inside the gland. Scrub the iron buildup off the wheel's magnet using a toothbrush.
- Put the meter adapter back in. Install the turbine wheel back in the meter adapter, putting the gland all the way in. Install the meter adapter and O-rings back onto the tank. Be sure the fasteners are secure.
- Look at the water meter and turn on the water faucet. If the water meter is working okay, the meter's water flow light indicator will come on. At this point, you have fixed troubleshooting a water conditioner meter. The process is relatively easy. So if it happens again, you know exactly what to do.