This valve speaks binary? No. But it uses electronic sensors. It measures flow and time.
It decides: “Time to flush the resin beads.” Resin beads are tiny plastic balls that trap calcium. Gross but brilliant.
The valve sends brine through. The beads get clean. Then it flushes everything down the drain. Poof. Clean beads.
You Can Watch It Work
Pop open your softener. Look at the display. Numbers flash. Arrows move. It’s like a 1980s video game.
The blinking lights are mesmerizing. You might waste fifteen minutes staring at it. That’s normal.
Water softener enthusiasts call it “valve watching.” It’s a real hobby. I’m not kidding.
