Optional Modifications to VariTech Plastic Welded Brine Maker

• Use angel hair fiberglass to seal leaking seams and repair structural damage and cracks.

• Replace pump with 1-1/2 inch, 1-1/2 HP pump or better and mount outside of original compartment to prevent brine contamination of pump motor.

• Replace original hard plumbing to percolation manifold with flex hose and camlock coupler to permit removal of manifold and stands for tank cleaning.

• Add a third overflow tube to the mixing tank to increase the production (available from VariTech).

• Change electric float in brine holding tank with a more reliable pilot operated diaphragm valve and float kit (available from VariTech).

• Replace tank clean-out bung with ball valve for drain hose.

• Add feeder hopper to increase salt capacity (3 loader buckets) fabricated from old signs.

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