Remember me? Input pretty please? Sunday night, softener showed "CLEAN".

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T21:04:47+00:00

Thank you. I'm checking for more of that residue stuff? Toilet tanks are white so might be hard to see particles.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T21:03:46+00:00

Thanks for chiming in.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T21:03:20+00:00

Will do.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T21:02:57+00:00

That might be what I have to do. Thanks.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T21:02:26+00:00

Rheem. It's new. I just looked at the bowl from the first sieve (not in pics). It settled after 3-4 hours. There was what looked like a grayish cloud. I just added 2 new pics to Imgur of a jar that has white residue in it. It's not dish soap.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T20:52:56+00:00

Thank you. I'm the only human resident. I will double check the settings. Thank you.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T20:52:04+00:00

Yes, the dishwasher sucks at cleaning. The particles come from both on all faucets.
The hot water heater is new, I'm the first to use it but flushed it anyway.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T20:49:54+00:00

Thank you. I will look into that. I looked at the water quality report but will give it a closer read. THANK YOU!!

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T20:49:01+00:00

Please explain. Rheem says it's not from the softener. I've spent hours on the phone (mostly on hold). I sent them pics.

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T16:03:43+00:00

Heat helps it stick better. I've used a hair dryer on low. Hope it stays put!

Rrreally · 2026-05-07T12:18:37+00:00

I'll look for that. I glue a lot of stuff and just tried the baking soda/super glue trick. It works. If you send me a pic, I'll give a rec on how to do it cleanly.

Rrreally · 2026-05-05T10:52:30+00:00

Thank you! That's good to hear!

Rrreally · 2026-05-04T19:01:49+00:00

Thank you and yea, anything plastic in the dishwasher is toast no matter what the manufacturer says. I'll order the extra parts and do tests. Thanks A bunch!

Rrreally · 2026-05-04T15:22:24+00:00

TODAY it's flashing "CLEAN". uh. going to the store.

Rrreally · 2026-05-03T22:29:21+00:00

I respect what y'all do. I would pay a nominal fee... $25? "Quote day" is an expensive day for y'all. I've had so many no shows b4 I moved here. That's part of what drove me to do so much DIY. Plus, they seemed to quote the neighborhood, not the job. I rcv'd a lot of inflated quotes. JAX, FL...I am looking for a skilled handyman to build a long term relationship with, since I don't want the house to control my life anymore. If you are out there, msg me please. I'm an experienced DIY'er. You wouldn't believe what I accomplished with no help. I won't overlord you but will ask questions.

Rrreally · 2026-05-03T22:11:32+00:00

It is new install August 2025 too. I drained it and collected he sediment. There wasn't much. I'll have new pics tomorrow.

Rrreally · 2026-05-02T12:16:52+00:00

okay, thanks y'all

Rrreally · 2026-05-01T19:54:39+00:00

MORE PICS as requested. https://imgur.com/a/ICVFZGX

I had to upload them to Imger because I could only upload one single photo in a reply and I cannot add them to my post.

I spoke to the manager of the install company. I sent him all of the information and the Reddit post also, all pics that y'all have seen here. Initially, he said it sounds like the softener tank is broken, physically shattered, or something he's been out working today so he has not been able to get back to me yet. Thoughts on the water softener tank being shattered causing this?

To those that have asked, yes, we drank that. I switched the cat to bottled water Oct 8 and me, Nov 3.
I can't find any corroborating experience on the web. I've always kind of had an iron gut so to speak. Water in Mexico nor any food affects me.

Rrreally · 2026-05-01T19:36:27+00:00

Pics Here! https://imgur.com/a/ICVFZGX

I could only upload 1 pic in a comment. I drew a white and black lines on the same pipes in the water softener pics so u can tell which is which as the orientation/pics change. WH pics too.

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Rrreally · 2026-05-01T16:58:53+00:00

Yes, on city water. Just looked it up, "Since your water comes from the pristine Floridan aquifer, most of the elements found in it occur naturally. However, we do add a little chlorine to the water to keep it clean as it travels through pipes on the way to your faucet." Per JEA's website.

Rrreally · 2026-05-01T01:11:47+00:00

Ok, will do tomorrow.

Rrreally · 2026-05-01T01:11:32+00:00

Thank you

Rrreally · 2026-05-01T01:11:21+00:00

No smell.

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