You got it.

With no bleed the mineral saturation level will reach
equilibrium when the rate the minerals are deposited
on the sides and pads equals the rate they are added
by the incoming makeup water.

With a bleed you lower the equilibrium level in the pan.
The higher the bleed rate, the lower the level as you
are removing more minerals. You will still get some
mineral deposition on the sides & pads but far less
than with no bleed.

BTW. It only bleeds when the pump is running so
there is no waste of water when it's off.

Disclaimer: My experience is with unsoftened well
water(high calcium content) and aspen pads. Your
experience may differ.

Art


"SteveB" wrote in message
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I wondered what that T was for. So, it just kicks out some of the
mineralized water, and keeps the tank full with relatively fresh water that
keeps getting diluted with more fresh water?