adiohead
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My parents softenter is overflowing every now and then. Does anyone on here know anything about them?
It's a Permutit PSM65, looks like this:
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3CorsaMeal
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i imagine it will have some type of valve in it, that is sticking.
just a random guess though
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3CorsaMeal
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I don't have this particular model, but do you know if it's a timer
type or a demand metered type? This really triggers the regeneration
mechanism which is essentially similar for both types. THe timer
approach is obvious, with the metered type, there is a volume meter
which triggers regeneration after so much water has flowed.
There is then an over-ride mechanism in most cases whereby you can
force a regeneration cycle. Since all of this is normally
mechanical with a set of valves and gears, it's possible that the
mechanism has simply latched in a funny state. I would suggest
undoing the outlet hose and seeing whether you can get water to flow
through the machine. Then turn the over-ride control until the
mechanism triggers and let it run the cycle.
You could also look at the valve and see which make and model it is.
There are not many manufacturers, but Autotrol is a major one. If you
can find the manual for the valve on the valve manufacturer's web site
it will probably have more information.
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adiohead
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I'm thinking valve too. I don't know what it looks like, lol
I changed the capacity setting and did a force regen, and it just overflowed on the refill.
When I last tried to fix it I'm sure water was passing through it without issue. Gotta be the valve... Maybe.
If I can't fix it then we'll get a man out to do the man's job
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3CorsaMeal
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i copied that from the internet btw.
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adiohead
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
i copied that from the internet btw.
Just noticed that 
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adiohead
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Getting a repair man in
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3CorsaMeal
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my thoughts go out to you and your family during this time mate
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adiohead
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Thank you Jim x
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3CorsaMeal
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How is the Ramsey Tsunami?
Any updates?
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adiohead
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Not being fixed until next Tuesday, apparently it's a known fault. I will update when the man arrives.
Luckily it's only overflowing out the overflow pipe onto the driveway.
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3CorsaMeal
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when the man arrives, do you think he will let you take Steve style pics of him during the repair process.
Then he won't need to bother going round peoples houses, they could do it themselves...
Genius..
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adiohead
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I'll see if I can set up a live webcam
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adiohead
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wAS THE BALL VALVE.
fORGOT TO SET UP THE WEBCAM.
£83 AND FIXED IN LESS THAN 10MINS
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adiohead
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He left skid marks in the downstairs toilet..... fucking disgusting.
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3CorsaMeal
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
i imagine it will have some type of valve in it
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
He left skid marks in the downstairs toilet..... fucking disgusting.
Sounds like the maintenance dude for my shop
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adiohead
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Water level is now fine, but still seems to be overflowing, hmm.
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adiohead
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Put a bucket outside and it hasn't overflowed.
fixed 
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