20 March 2017

Can I mix water softener salt pellets and crystals?

In general, all types of salt will work in most softeners and there is no particular harm caused by mixing different types.  However, there may be instances were some types of salt will be preferable to others depending on the specific softener design.  Manufacturers of single tank or “all in one” softeners will often recommend using pellets because the resin tank is sitting inside the brine tank and salt crystals may form a “crust” around the resin tank, preventing it from falling down to the water level.  Softeners that do not have a salt screen in the bottom of the brine tank may recommend using pellets to avoid crystals being sucked into the brine draw pipe.  It is best to follow the manufacturer’s directions for the types of salt to use.