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    Jun 25, 2014, 05:47 AM
    Little orange crystals/balls in my water lines
    I have my toilets and sinks along with my washing machine getting clogged up with little orange pellets / crystals looks like fish eggs almost. What is thus and how do I fix?
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    Jun 25, 2014, 01:34 PM
    It sounds like the RESIN tank is compromised and letting orange resin beads past the filter/screen of the water softener system. I'd have the water softener system checked and see if things can be salvaged or if you need a replacement unit...;)

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