20 Most Recent Culligan 34" Whole House Water Filter Housing Wrench Use Questions & Answers

Call a plumber RJH2O

It is the control valve on top of your water treatment system that controls its regeneration functions. Such as the "Control Head" on top of this water softener on left in picture. RJH2O

Thats because they have the air pump set to run every 20 minutes to inject into to the tank. When this happens the unit will run to drain slightly while the pump is cycling causing the "spitting" of water. RJH2O

Service manuals for Culligan units are not available on line. Owners manuals are available for many models though. Here is a link for Culligan units that you find useful. http://eculligan.com/service-manuals/manuals.php RJH2O

That is a serial number NOT the model #. We need the model number to help you. Example: Culligan Gold series, Silver, Medallist, Mark 100, etc. Here is a link to help you find your model: http://eculligan.com/service-manuals/manuals.php RJH2O

It is running to drain. The sealpack (main piston & sealpack are one unit) is bad and needs to be replaced. If you are handy you can do this yourself. There is a retrofit kit to help repair these issues. It is only available at Culligan. It is about $10.
RJ

That is way too frequently! It is true that these tend to have sealpack problems, but usually every 3-5 years would be normal replacement for sealpack on this system. I suspect you are getting sediment or sand from the well and this is causing the sealpack damage. A pre-filter housing with 20-30 micron filter may improve this problem. Run your outside hose into a white bucket and pay attention to any sand, sediment or debris that may settle out of the water after letting the water sit. Suggest letting the pump cycle several times while observing for sediment.If substantial sediment is seen,I would suggest flushing the well for several hours (just let the hose run, for several hours).RJH2O

An in line filter will only remove hydrogen sulfide if you use a carbon filter. H2S will vary a great deal during the course of a year. If the carbon filter loads quickly (1 month or less) you may want to consider an iron / hydrogen sulfide filtration system before the water softener. Those that work with air work very well.RJH2O

Since the parts for all Cullligan units are proprietary you will need to contact your local dealer for parts.RJH2O

I would suggest by-passing the system if the leak is substantial. Also make sure the leak is not coming from the main piston. Frequently leaks occur here, water runs down and collects around the top of tank before running down the side. Take the cover off, run the system through a manual regeneration and observe for any leaks. If the tank was hit it is most likely the leak is coming from connections between control and softener by-pass valve. If leak is coming from the tank and valve connection you will need to take the valve off to see if there is a crack at the tank threads. If so tank needs to be replaced. Here is a link for Culligan site that will have the manual for your machine.
http://www.culligan.com/en/service-and-maintenance/customer-support/owners-guide/

RJ

First make sure all the filters on all faucets (kitchen, bathrooms and even the dish washer and washer) are clean and not clogged, sometimes on areas with hard water you will experience sand and minerals to accumulate and clogged all filters. If all filter are clean with no minerals, then your problem could be the culligan filter, ask your sales rep to perform an inspection for minerals on all ending lines.

Hope this clear up your water lines. It happened to me.

That model # does not work. 10x54 denotes the size of the tank. Is this a Gold Series, Medallist?
Softener, Filter?
RJ

If this is a water softener? The main piston is frozen up olr broken and needs to be replaced or the unit lost power during regeneration. Call your dealer.
RJ

Unless the softener was bypassed when the water heater went in, installing a water heater has no bearing on the softener working or not. Is it unplugged?
RJ

It probably has a frozen piston. This will cause it to run to drain constantly. Bypass the unit and call your water treatment dealer.
RJ

The best way to do this is to shut the incoming water supply off. Open the closest cold water faucet to relieve the water pressure. Shut off the outlet valve. You will need a BB wrench. Push the RED pressure relief button on top of filter as you turn clockwise on the wrench. Lubricate the o-ring with silicone lube, clean filter housing and re-install filter. Only tighten housing hand tight.
RJ