Grid Support for BG50, 12" High

This Grid Support for the BG50 series, 12 inches high, from Water Softener Plus is a commercial-duty structural component for 50-inch brine grid systems. Built to endure the harsh environment of demanding water softening setups, its PVC plate and support structure are lightweight yet strongly corrosion resistant, providing the elevated, stable platform that large brine tanks require to operate efficiently.

In a commercial softener, the grid support raises and braces the salt platform above the tank floor, establishing the brine reservoir beneath it while helping prevent salt bridging and mushing. The support structure is what carries the considerable weight of the salt above it, so robust, corrosion-resistant construction is essential at this scale. At 12 inches in height, this support is sized for 50-inch diameter tanks and accommodates a standard 5-inch brine well, with additional 5-inch openings available as custom cuts to fit your particular configuration.

Specifications

• Brand: Water Softener Plus
• Type: brine grid support for BG50 series
• Fits: 50-inch diameter brine tanks
• Height: 12 inches
• Material: corrosion-resistant PVC
• Standard 5-inch brine well opening; extra 5-inch openings custom-cut (4-inch well not available)

The 12-inch height offers a middle option within the BG50 support range, providing more reservoir clearance than the shorter version while remaining more compact than the tallest. Choosing the correct support height is part of properly configuring a large softener, since the clearance beneath the salt influences the brine reservoir volume available for each regeneration cycle.

This support is designed specifically for the brine tanks Nelsen Corporation offers and may not fit other tank makes, so verify your tank's brand and dimensions before ordering. For installers building or servicing large commercial softeners, selecting the right grid support ensures proper brine volume and efficient, reliable regeneration throughout the system's service life, backed by the durability of corrosion-resistant PVC construction. For builders configuring a 50-inch system from scratch, choosing the support height early in the design process makes it easier to plan salt fill levels and brine well placement around the finished platform. When loading salt, spreading it evenly over the supported platform helps it bear the considerable weight as intended and promotes consistent brine formation, getting the full benefit of the engineered support throughout the system's service life.