Brine Tank Asm. 15x17x36 Charcoal w/PU

Sometimes you just need the essentials, and the Nelsen 15" x 17" x 36" Charcoal Brine Tank Assembly with Brine Pickup delivers exactly that. This straightforward, square-footprint reservoir gives you a durable polyethylene salt tank plus the brine pickup needed to draw saturated brine into your softener's control valve during regeneration, without extra components you may not need. It's an economical way to replace a failing brine tank when your existing safety valve or air check is still in good shape.

The compact 15x17 square base is engineered for installations where space is at a premium, fitting into closets and tight mechanical areas where round tanks won't go. At 36 inches tall, it provides solid salt capacity while keeping refilling easy and comfortable. The charcoal finish blends quietly into any utility setting, whether that's a finished basement, a garage corner, or a laundry room.

• Square polyethylene brine tank with secure cover
• 4" brine well with cap
• Brine pickup assembly for reliable brine draw
• Charcoal color with a space-saving square design
• Durable, corrosion-resistant polyethylene construction

This streamlined configuration is ideal if you already have a safety valve or air check on hand, or if your system design doesn't require one. The brine pickup is the key part: it pulls the dissolved brine from the bottom of the tank so the control valve can flush the resin bed and restore softening capacity, removing the hardness minerals that cause scale and dry skin. For dependable operation, keep the salt level topped off above the water line, periodically break up any salt bridge that forms, and clean out accumulated sediment. As a Water Softener Plus offering built on the trusted Nelsen platform, this assembly is a practical, budget-conscious replacement for a worn or cracked brine tank.

It helps to understand how this fits into your overall system. In everyday operation, your softener draws brine from this tank only during regeneration, then refills it with metered water to dissolve fresh salt before the next cycle. Pairing the tank with quality pellet or solar salt minimizes mushing and bridging, while an occasional full clean-out, emptying the tank, rinsing the interior, and checking the float or air check, keeps draws strong and regenerations efficient for years.