Clack WS1 water filtration valves come in different configurations! See how easy it is to program the Clack WS1TC or 3 button valve here.

Thank you for making this video. It was very well done and easy to follow.

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please share with friends and family.

Gary, to me, you are the Water Filtration god online.

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please share with friends and family!

Hello Thank you for helping me was very helpful to your video. Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Please share video with friends and family.

Thanks m, been looking for this

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Thanks for your terrific videos. How do I change from pre-fill to post fill outflow in this three button clack? I notice that my water just soften for one or two days..I change from 7 days to 3 days cycle...I wonder if a post fill would be better for my home. Thanks

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure how especially with a 3 button valve and don't recommend changing over as there is quite a bit invloved to do the change.

Hello, I love your videos! Do you have a link to the clack 3 buttons (no QR code) that has the relay? I need to configure the card so that it triggers an ozone maker for ozone injection. Thanks!

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

No I do not. I have never heard of it being used this way.

Hi Gary! Your videos are so informative! What P setting would you recommend for softening water that is rated at 17-18 hardness?

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like to use 3 button clack valves for water softeners but I would use P1

@mariahharmonpharmd3286

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy thanks! Do you know where I can find pricing for the 5-button terminal? Maybe we'll just change that out.

Hi Gary, What would cause the filter to blow all the media out? We set up routinely with a little media coming out when getting air out of the line. We backwashed it two more times with no media coming out. Came back this morning and it was blowing the media out and system in error backwashing mode

@GarytheWaterGuy

9 ай бұрын

Typically, this happens when the top basket or bottom basket in the water softener becomes cracked or just fails. It happens very seldom, but it's a pain when it does. You will need to replace the riser tube and basket waterestore.com/products/hum-riser-tube-and-upper-screen-replacement-combo and the media waterestore.com/products/excelclear-premium-grade-water-softener-media-1-cubic-foot

no rolex , this guys works not for the money, good, i continue

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! By the way you might want to check out my Water Softener Live Stream Q&A tonight at 7 PM Eastern Time here kzread.info/dash/bejne/dmye1JRwdKTLm8o.html

Hi.. Thanks for video.. Can you make video how to Install fill switch assembly or micro switch to use backwash signal for feed pump startup ...

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about this. Why would you need it?

@osho817

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Thanks for your response. Feed pumps working level based so while tank level high pump standby mode even regeneration / Backwash if happened.

Hi Gary, I have a Clack 3 button like this one in your demonstration. Recently it started using a lot of water in the chlorine tank which it uses for regeneration. Like half the tank. My chlorine water tank used to last a month or more. Now it’s half empty after one regeneration. Any idea what would cause this to happen? Thanks

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I really don’t know what it could be

new house here, the builder put this valve in my softener, and the 5 button Clack valve in the filter, doesn’t make sense i Guess ?? so this basically means i cannot set the hardness or the regeneration days in my softener ? how often is the softener gonna regenerate ?

@GarytheWaterGuy

10 ай бұрын

You would need to calculate the frequency of regeneration just like we did 30 years ago when no water softeners were metered.

Hi Gary, I have one of these systems for my house and I am getting an E1 error. When I was trying to troubleshoot it I had read that it could possibly be that the motor was shot or not functioning properly, however when I removed the motor and turned it back on the motor spun just fine but the error still remained. The valve seems to move just fine when I manually move the gears and so I am wondering if you think the board is bad or if there is something else I should be checking? Thank you!

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

This video should help kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJOjqJewZceoYbg.html

Hi Gary, I have the same 3-button backwash clack head, but just recently I started to hear steady noise coming from inside parts, becoming more noticeable by removing the electronic board. Sounds like pressure releasing .. hissing sound. Is there any pressure valve or controller that you recommend to check?

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I would check the info in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyq1dKLY7Onp5s.html

@MrMehocom

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy the noise stops on bypass.. no water leaks on the drain, but I’ll try to open it up and see what’s going on inside. Thanks

@MrMehocom

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy i followed your video and found one of the seal pack inside rubber rings was chipped off, I replaced the seal pack with the piston and the sounds is gone away : ) thank you so much! I’m glad I found your video

I have the same clack valve in the video. I can set the time of day. However, holding the "Set" and "Up arrow" (5 seconds) does not get me into the menu settings to adjust the regen time, etc. Is there a lockout feature on this valve? If so, what is the method to unlock it? Thanks.

@GarytheWaterGuy

11 ай бұрын

Yes, it is locked. This video shows you how to unlock kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIln2blrabWdmag.htmlsi=G9lqsd3ctt-i9xoV

Hi Gary! Thank you for this informative video. We just got this model installed with pressure and brine tank (KMnO₄). What program (PO to P9) should we use for iron filtering? It's currently in P1, but it's using an awful lot of water from our well. Could we switch to a shorter program, e.g. one that doesn't use the second backwash? Thank you!

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

Great question. P1 is not for an iron filter, it is for a water softener. You need to switch to P7

@Marcus_Hildebrandt

Жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy thank you. I will look into that. 👍

Hi Gary. Can you tell me why is the small tank stays full with water? I'm talking about the tank where I put in the pellets.

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

When it gopes through it's cycle it sucks out the water then adds more. Are you sure it is the same water you are seeing? This video should help kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqF-mZWpgrK9etY.html

Gary I have a 3 button one on a carbón filter and a 4 button on a softener, do You have the same vídeo on the 4 button one? And Also does the carbón go before the softener or after?

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have one specifically for the 4 button but this video includes that valve kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWqmmdOOe5van5c.html Carbon goes before the softener.

Hi Gary, is there a way to set the minimum fill? I find that the salt basin does not refill enough during a regen

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The salt setting determines how much water goes into the brine tank. the higher the salt setting the more water.

Hi Gary. When the clock is set at 12 hrs, does DAY 1 start at midnight? I have DAY 1 set as Sunday and my Regen is set for DAY 2 at 2am which I am hoping is Monday at 2am?

@GarytheWaterGuy

9 ай бұрын

I don't know for sure, but I think that you are correct.

Hi Gary, I'm in the US and looking into water filtration for my new home. A local company has what they called a Clack Millennium II that is a softener and carbon filtration. I can't find anything online when searching for Clack Millennium II. Do you have any info regarding Clack Millennium II? Is it just a WS1 or WS1TC?

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I believe you also sent an email and I mentioned that they likley just created that brand themselves. So I do not know, why not ask them?

Hi Gary. My plumber put in a WS1TC a few years ago - wish I would have known this is not good as a water softner. Is there a way to change how much salt it uses? Im filling it every month and even though Im in FL I think thats a LOT of salt! Thanks so much!

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

The amount of salt used depends on the settings. I would first make sure yours is set properly. You can change the dasy between regeneration to longer intervals but it depnds on how much water you use and your hardness.

@jthomas9994

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Hey thanks! Can you show how to adjust this on the 3 button model please? I see it for the others but not for this model.

Hi Gary. How many minutes of fill should the valve be set to for a 60,000 grain water softener? How much salt should I be using per regeneration?

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You would set the salt usage to 15 lbs per regeneration. The valve will calculate the number of minutes of fill.

Brother I can’t find the 4 button version. I need to find out where my salt setting is so I can adjust it if needed. Unless it automatically goes with whatever the grain capacity is. Thanks for any info

@GarytheWaterGuy

22 күн бұрын

This video should help kzread.infoc6r7qUK8to4

Hello Gary, my WS1TC backflush water continues to flow even after the cycle completes. I can close bypass valves temporarily and reopen to stop flow. Next backflush might shut off properly or may continue to flow. Please advise what I must do. Thank you!

@GarytheWaterGuy

4 ай бұрын

the valve needs to be rebuilt. We have the kits here waterestore.com/products/clack-ws1-fob-c-k-rebuild-kit-wrench-no-injector

@thewalkz1

4 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy thank you, Gary. My entire system is less than 3 years old. Do you know what is the warranty period for the Clack valve.

@GarytheWaterGuy

4 ай бұрын

5 years for the valve.

Hey gary is there a way to change the settings on the WS1 3 button as far as hardness? I think mine is set too high and using too much salt. Thanks so much!

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

You need to calculate how many gallons of water usage and set regen frequency based on water softener size and hardness. The manual is here envirowatertec.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Clack-3-button.pdf I realize that is not easy to do. The easy way? extend the days between regen by one, try it for a month. If water is still soft extend it another day. Keep going until you start getting hard water.

@jthomas9994

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Thanks Gary YOU ARE THE MAN!

Gary, My Clack WS1 3 button unit only displays military time. Is there a way to change it? Nothing in the instructions.

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I seem to recall something about this on older models but there is nothing in the manual. If I come across it I will let you know.

How do you change the backwash schedule on the 5 button valve?

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

You need to pick one of the programs. What do you want to accomplish?

What happens if your softener and filter regen at the same time?

@GarytheWaterGuy

4 ай бұрын

You won't have neough flow to either one to backwash the media fully.

Hey Gary! Ok another issue. All of a sudden in my house Im getting what Im calling cilica in the faucets; its clogging EVERYTHING! I bypassed the WS1TC and it stopped but I now have city water. Can a Clack softner like this be repaired - Im thinking its the resin membrane, or is it better to call it a day and get a new system? Thanks for your help!

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

The resin may be breaking down. You would need to replace the resin or the softener.

@jthomas9994

Жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Hi Gary! LOL you are the MAN! Unfortunately the resin tank is shot - not covered by the Clack tank warranty. New softner because FL water has SO MUCH sulfur in it (Im on city water and its terrible) that my coffee is horrible! I appreciate ALL of your help!

HI! what happens if you press the set and the down button? I pressed that by accident and it made a noise. Not sure what it did! Thank you!

@GarytheWaterGuy

10 ай бұрын

You get into the programming but if you didn’t change anything you should be fine

@taniairisbarreto4424

10 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy yeah I didn’t change anything. It’s going to Regin tonight so we will see!

Hi Gary. When i push the up and down button together the process not start. Maybe You have some solutions. I don't have any errors on display. How to start IT¿

@GarytheWaterGuy

11 ай бұрын

Did you hold them down for 5 seconds?

@mrharryon

11 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Yes, I did. There is not any error on display. Everything looks ok but manualny start don't worki:-(

E-2. SHOWN AFTER 8 DAYS OF NO POWER. SHOULD PC BOARD BE REPLACED.?

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. Try the advice from this video first kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJOjqJewZceoYbg.html

I have a new system and can't find the manual. Do you recognize the control in the picture.

@dougsibley7008

Жыл бұрын

Whoops I can't attach a picture

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

You can email it to info@ waterestore.com

PLEASE HELP!!!! I had a company install a tank with this head. They were supposed to instruct me on how to use it and they were supposed to set up a brine tank and teach me how to do a manual regeneration. They never did and never show up. I have gone and purchased a brink tank but I can't figure out how and where to connect it to the system. I've looked at the manual but it doesn't say. Please help me!

@GarytheWaterGuy

Жыл бұрын

You first need to know what you purchased. Did you purchase a water softener or something else? If it didn't come with a brine tank I would be suspicious if it actaully is a water softener. What does it say on your invoice. This exact valve (3 control buttons on the front) is almost never used on a water softener anymore.

@axolotllifeaquatics4492

Жыл бұрын

@GarytheWaterGuy it is this 3 button valve. We are just using it to remove ammonia using turbidex. Turbidex can be regenerated using salt. I use it in my aquarium hobby from time to time to remove ammonia spikes quickly. I have regenerated it using water softener salt before but not in this unit. I have never used this valve and don't know where to attach the 3/8ths inch hose. Once I get it attached I can figure out how to to a regeneration. I've only had the units a short time but I don't want to go too long without regenerating the turbidex

Is Clack the same as HUM?

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 жыл бұрын

All of our HUM Water filtration products use Clack valves.

Mine is won’t turn on, I took my board to my buddys house and turns on right away

@GarytheWaterGuy

2 ай бұрын

Likely need a new power supply. We have them here waterestore.com/products/clack-ws1-replacement-transformer-clk-v3186

Clickity Clack. One of the worst valves available.

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Why? I believe that the Clack WS1 valve is the best after working with and servicing it and countless others for almost 20 years. What do you base your comment on?

@bwells6381

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy I too base it on experience, as I too am a water technician. We quit selling them do to our tech support line being over burdened with support calls.

@GarytheWaterGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@bwells6381 Sorry to hear, I have never heard this before from anyone else, every Clack dealer that I know absolutely loves them. Can you be more specific as to what those calls were about? Was it parts that were failing or what else could it have been? If part failures, what parts? I would love to know.

@ameerkurawley9001

2 жыл бұрын

I just got one, and I’m in africa where there isn’t really support for it. I’ve followed your video to set up as well as manual. But my brine tank keeps overflowing and every couple of hours a lot of water is coming out of the drain from the clack valve. Technician here is saying valves are faulty and not closing correctly