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Brine Tanks 17
TANK SIZE
TANK
AREA
(SQ, FT)
BRINE PER
INCH OF
HEIGHT
(GALLONS)*
SALT PER INCH
SATURATED BRINE
SOLUTION (LBS)
2.25
11 x 11
.84
0.52
1.35
1.10
2.85
14 x 14
1.36
0.84
2.19
3.14
1.95
5.06
15 x 17
1.77
1.10
2.86
30
4.91
3.04
7.92
39
8.30
5.14
13.38
42
9.62
5.97
15.52
50
13.64
8.45
21.99
TANK DIA.
(INCHES)
TANK
AREA
(SQ, FT)
BRINE PER
INCH OF
HEIGHT
(GALLONS)*
SALT PER INCH
SATURATED BRINE
SOLUTION (LBS)
16
1.40
0.87
18
1.77
24
Note:
1) Saturated brine is when salt dissolves in water to
± 26% by weight.
2) One gallon of 26% brine has 2.6 pounds of salt @80° F.
* gallons without salt in tank (brine only)
3) One gallon of 26% brine solution weighs 10 pounds.
4) One cubic foot of 26% brine has 19.5 pounds of salt.
5) One cubic foot of 26% brine solution weighs 75 pounds.
6) Specific gravity of 26% brine at 60°F is 1.2.
7) #2 Coarse rock salt is ± 46% and voids are 54% of
space in a salt tank.
BRINE TANK
SCH 40 PVC ELBOW
BRINE WELL CAP
454 HF BRINE VALVE
Brine Deck Key Benefits:
BRINE WELL
• Prevents salt bridging and mushing
• Promotes even salt dissolution
• Enhances system
efficiency and longevity
OVERFLOW ELBOW
• Easy to install in most brine tanks
• Keep your water softener running
smoothly with this essential accessory!
Optional
Brine Deck
Available thru
50" Tanks
SAFETY
FLOAT
SETTINGS
SCH 40 PVC PIPE
BRINE TANK
PVC MALE ADAPTER
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Brine Tank Capacity and Area Brine Data
