[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

There should not be salt pellets in your hot water heater. The softner uses salt brine to regenerate the resin pellets. Drawing salt pellets into the take is not correct. You would always have a salty taste to your water with the pellets in the hot water tank. I suggest you call the softner repair man.

I agree. I do not understand how the salt crystals can get from the softener to the water heater. I would a call a plumber to see if he can check it out. I always use Kiley an Sons for my plumbing problems.

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