A brine tank is where the magic of water softening happens ... It is also a good idea to inspect the resin bed occasionally.

The resin beads inside these systems trap the ... and clothes. How do you clean a water softener? Empty the contents of the water softener and scrub the empty tank with soapy water.

Yes, a softener will cause some pressure loss due to the resistance from the resin bed, but excessive pressure loss can be ...