When you get back, don’t just flip the switch and let chaos reign. First, turn off the bypass valve. Then run a cold tap until water flows freely. This re-primes the system.
Add fresh salt to the brine tank (but not too much). Then initiate a manual regeneration cycle. Let it run overnight. The next morning, your water will be silky soft again. You’ll feel like a royal coming home to a clean castle.
Pro tip: If you hear weird noises or get brown water, run another short cycle. That’s just sediment waking up. Yell at it gently.
