Let’s peek behind the curtain, shall we? Your water softener goes through a few distinct stages, and each one is like a step in a spa treatment for those hard-working resin beads. It starts with backwashing, a vigorous 10-minute rinse that flushes out dirt and iron debris. Imagine shaking out a dusty rug—that’s your softener’s first move.
Next comes the star of the show: brine draw. This is the 20-to-40-minute slugfest where saltwater from your brine tank invades, kicks the calcium and magnesium off the beads, and sends them down the drain. That’s where the magic really happens—it’s the intense, satisfying part of the workout.
After the chaos, a slow rinse (another 20 minutes) gently pats the beads dry, followed by a fast rinse to pack them back in order. Finally, a quick 10-minute refill of the brine tank, and your softener is ready for action. Total? A tidy 60 to 90 minutes, start to finish.
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