There’s nothing like pulling your RV into a campsite, hooking up to a water source, and knowing your setup is dialed in. But if you have ever dealt with hard water, then you know it can make the perfect setup feel subpar. Stiff laundry, chalky dishes, mineral buildup, and dry, itchy skin. That’s where an RV water softener comes in, helping with the calcium buildup by softening the water. A water softener can only do so much before needing to be recharged to continue great and cleaner water flow. 

Why Do You Need To Recharge Your Water Softener

RV water softeners use a resin bed to draw in heavy minerals such as calcium and magnesium. This process allows the resin to exchange the heavy minerals with sodium ions, returning the water to a healthy and neutral state. Over time, the resin bed becomes oversaturated and can no longer effectively soften the water. This is why it is important to frequently recharge your softener, as this process flushes out the trapped minerals and restores the resin’s effectiveness. 

When Should You Recharge Your Softener

There is no one-size-fits-all schedule for when you should recharge your water softener, but many factors determine when it may be time to begin the recharge process. 

• Gallons of water usage (Blu Technology Capacity is 10,000 Gallons)
• White Spots over appliances and dishware
• Lower water pressure
• Clogged pipes 
• Adventuring in an area with hard water

What You Need 

Using a Blu Technology water softener makes it easy for you to recharge.

• 26 oz of table salt
• Pressurized water source

Step-By-Step Instructions

The instructions are for one of our newest products, the Smart Cap. This product was designed to make this process much easier. 

1. Connections

• Make sure all hoses are connected from the water source, the water filtration system, the water softener, and the RV.

2. Water Source

• Turn off the water

3. 3rd Canister

• Unscrew the 3rd canister, remove the filter and water. Add 26 oz of table salt into the 3rd canister and screw back on to the water filtration system.

4. Dial Mode

• Turn knob from softening to salt regen.

5. Flush the Salt Solution

• Turn the water back on with a light turn and let it stream for 15 minutes.

6. Rinse it Out

• Turn the water high and leave it on full blast for 5 minutes.

7. Reconnect and Enjoy 

• Screw 3rd canister back on with filter inside and then turn knob from salt regen to softening.

Tips For Best Results

• Recharge more frequently if in areas with hard water
• Use plain, non-iodized salt
• Store the water softener in a cool and dry environment if not in use
• Track maintenance recharge

Water Resource Mission Area

Recharging your RV water softener is a small task that can make a big difference in your comfort, plumbing, and gear. With just a bit of salt and a few minutes, you can continue enjoying spot-free dishes, better showers, and longer-lasting appliances.

Blu Technology RV water softener makes the entire process effortless. We have built and innovated all our products to ensure the best experience while adventuring on the road. We continue to provide the best for RVers in any situation, such as the Smart Cap for recharging purposes or our new UVC-LED AR3 to our 3-stage RV water filtration systems, such as the Adventure Series AR3 5-inch, AR3 XLt 10-inch, R3, and The TRIO. Whatever the adventure is, Blu Technology ensures every trip is worry-free with cleaner and safer water.