Resin / Media Replacement in Orange County, CA
Softener resin wears out, oxidizes from chlorine, or gets iron-fouled—leaving hardness at the tap and noisy heaters. We provide resin/media replacement with the right 8–10% crosslink cation resin (or fine-mesh for light iron), fresh screens, and a clean re-bed—then reprogram and verify results.
✓ Restore performance: hardness removal back to spec
✓ Right media: 8–10% crosslink or fine-mesh
✓ Clean internals: baskets, riser, and laterals
✓ Proof at taps: pre/post hardness documented
✓ Restore performance
✓ Right media
✓ Clean internals
✓ Proof at taps
What Is Resin / Media Replacement?
A turn-key re-bed of your softener’s mineral tank: we remove spent resin, inspect/replace the riser tube and upper/lower baskets, add graded support bed (as designed), load new NSF/ANSI 61 cation resin sized to your system, and reprogram capacity/regen for your water.
For systems with pre-carbon or mixed media, we service or replace those beds as scoped.
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
Compliance & safety first: Proper air-gapped drain, secure brine overflow, and neat shutoffs/bypass.
Defensible documentation: Before/after hardness, tank size/media lot numbers, injector/flow-control specs, and programmed settings.
Beyond a re-bed: Resin cleaners, carbon pretreatment for high chlorine/chloramine, iron/manganese solutions, and post-filter performance testing.
One accountable team: We protect your tank/tankless/heat pump heater and set a maintenance cadence.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Note symptoms: scale returning, salty taste, frequent regen, low flow.
Share water data: hardness, iron/manganese, chlorine/chloramine.
Snap photos: valve label, tank size, drain/air gap.
Don’t shake the tank: resin can fracture; leave it as-is.
Call our 24/7 dispatcher: we’ll test, size media, and schedule.
Common Situations We Handle
Aged resin (6–12+ years) with reduced capacity
Chlorine oxidation (especially with 8% resin on city water)
Iron-fouled media causing pressure drop and bleed-through
Channeling from improper re-beds or gravel loss
Undersized media for household flow/service rate
Test & Inspect
Measure hardness pre/post, TDS, iron spot test; confirm tank size (cu. ft.), injector size, BLFC/DLFC, and control-head model.
Safe Drain-Down & Disassembly
Bypass and depressurize; disconnect valve; protect area; pull riser tube/upper basket; inspect lower distributor/laterals.
Remove Old Media
Vacuum or siphon spent resin and support bed; clean tank; replace damaged baskets/laterals and O-rings.
Re-Bed with Correct Media
Add graded gravel/support (if designed); load 8–10% crosslink resin (fine-mesh if light iron); verify riser height and seal; re-seat the head to spec torque.
Program & Sanitize
Enter hardness, capacity (grains), reserve, injector/flow controls; perform startup sanitization and run a complete manual regeneration (draw/rinse/refill checks).
Commission & Verify
Confirm post-softener hardness ~0 gpg (or blended per preference), check pressure drop, document settings, and provide care/cleaner schedule.
What’s Included
On-site testing & sizing (hardness, iron spot, flow/pressure)
Removal of spent resin and tank cleaning
New cation resin (8–10% crosslink; fine-mesh if specified)
Screens/baskets & seals inspected/replaced as needed
Programming & full regen verification
Documentation packet (photos, media lot, settings, care plan)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: 2–4 hours single-tank systems; add time for twin/continuous units.
Cost drivers: Tank size (cu. ft.), 10% crosslink/fine-mesh upgrade, basket/distributor replacements, heavy iron cleanup, and access.
Clear estimate: Line items for media, parts, labor, sanitation, and verification—no surprises.
Insurance & Compliance Support
Inspector-ready details: Air gap, drain path, labeled bypass/shutoffs.
Policy alignment: Local plumbing/backflow rules; COIs for HOAs/PMs.
Warranty help: We record media lot numbers and programming for claims.
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Recurring scale and heater inefficiency
High salt/water use from over-regeneration
Low flow/pressure from fouled resin and channeling
Premature appliance wear and spotted finishes
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
Media: NSF/ANSI 61 cation resin; 10% crosslink recommended for chlorinated city water; fine-mesh where light iron is present.
Hydraulics: Service flow matched to SFR; verify DLFC/BLFC and injector sizing.
Pretreatment: Carbon ahead of softener for high chlorine/chloramine; iron/manganese filters where indicated.
Sanitation: Food-grade sanitizer at startup; clean brine well and air-check/float function.
Targets: Post-softener ~0 gpg (or blended 3–7 gpg by preference).
Frequently Asked Questions
8% vs. 10% resin—what’s the difference?
10% crosslink tolerates oxidants (chlorine/chloramine) better and often lasts longer on city water.
Do I need new resin or a valve rebuild?
Often both help. We test and price re-bed vs. rebuild (and do both when indicated).
Will resin replacement drop my TDS?
No—softeners exchange hardness; TDS stays similar. Add RO at the kitchen for low-TDS drinking water.
Can you fix iron-fouled resin?
Sometimes with resin cleaner; heavy fouling merits fine-mesh resin or iron pretreatment plus a re-bed.
How long does new resin last?
Commonly 7–12 years, depending on chlorine, iron, flow, and maintenance.
Do I need a drain?
Yes—a proper air-gapped drain is required for regeneration and brine overflow.
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Address: 1430 E Borchard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (949) 209-5206
Email: office@whitegloveplumbingca.com
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