Of course, none of this works without the brine tank—the big plastic bucket next to the main unit. You have to dump bags of water-softener salt into it every month or so. It’s like feeding a pet, except the pet never barks and only eats sodium chloride.
Pro tip: Don’t use table salt. It’s too pure and can gum up the system. Use specifically designed salt pellets. And if you spill a bag on the floor, congratulations—you now have a very salty indoor skating rink. Your cat will judge you.
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