After the reset, check the salt level. Lift the lid of the brine tank—the big plastic one beside the mineral tank. If you see salt mush that looks like a melted snow cone, it’s time for fresh pellets. Don’t just pour new salt on top of that sludge; break up the crust with a broom handle (gently, like you’re poking a drunk bear).
I once tried to “fix” a salt bridge by hitting it with a shovel, which cracked the tank. I spent a Sunday draining saltwater from my garage floor while my wife asked if I was “done bonding with the pipes.” A little poking goes a long way.
