You’re human. You’ll forget. I forgot last month, and my water turned into something that tasted like wet pennies. The fix is easy: check the salt level once a month. Mark it on your calendar next to “pay taxes” and “water the dead plant.” It takes 30 seconds.
Water Softener Add Salt To Water at Wilda Talley blog
But here’s the secret trick: most modern softeners have a low-salt sensor. If you see a blinking light or a beep, that’s your machine crying for help. Listen to it. It’s cheaper than a divorce from your plumbing.