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product_id: 146228476
title: "18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks by Nelsen"
brand: "nelsen"
price: "€ 127.54"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Nelsen"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/146228476-18-grid-plate-for-18x33-or-18x40-brine-tanks-by
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# Fits 18" tanks perfectly Durable plastic with secure fit Prevents salt mushing & clogging 18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks by Nelsen

**Brand:** nelsen
**Price:** € 127.54
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧂 Elevate your water softener game—no more mush, just pure flow!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks by Nelsen by nelsen
- **How much does it cost?** € 127.54 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/146228476-18-grid-plate-for-18x33-or-18x40-brine-tanks-by)

## Best For

- nelsen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nelsen brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure Edge Tabs:** Innovative tabs stop salt chunks from falling through, maintaining system efficiency.
- • **4" Brine Well Opening:** Designed for easy brine tube access while maintaining a tight seal with simple add-ons.
- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Made from sturdy plastic, this grid plate is built to last without adding bulk.
- • **Salt Mushing Eliminator:** Keeps salt elevated and prevents clogging, ensuring smooth water softener operation.
- • **Universal 18" Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits both 18x33 and 18x40 brine tanks for versatile use.

## Overview

The Nelsen 18 Grid Plate is a precision-fit plastic grid designed for 18" diameter brine tanks (18x33 and 18x40). It prevents salt mushing and clogging by keeping salt elevated and secured with edge tabs, featuring a 4" opening for brine well access. Lightweight yet durable, it enhances water softener efficiency and longevity.

## Description

Universal brine tank salt grid for 18" tanks. Will fit 18"x40", 18"x33". Has 4" opening for brine well.

Review: great quality - Very well made. It has little tabs around the edge to make sure chunks of salt dont fall into the brine. Creates a tight secure fit. Glad my old one cracked, this one is way better
Review: Solved my salt mushing problem - Fit my 18 inch diameter salt tank. My softener was shipped without a grid. Had frequent salt mushing at the bottom that clogged the intake from the brine tube. Tried every premium salt brand with no luck. This was the fix. It keeps the salt above the floor of the tank. Snug enough around the outer edges to prevent salt from migrating past the grid. The 4 inch brine tube hole was not as snug. Could feel salt pellets falling past the grid onto the bottom of the tank. Bought a 3inch rain collar roof vent boot at the local hardware and slid it down over the brine tube to contact the grid plate and seal the gap. The weight of the salt keeps it tight against the grid and keeps the salt pellets from falling through. Works great now. No more clogging,mushy salt to clean out. Wish I had installed this sooner.

## Features

- 18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks
- White
- From the Brand: Nelsen
- Size: 18"
- Color: White

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01NARYE4L |
| Best Sellers Rank | #98,452 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #177 in Kitchen Sink Installation Parts #286 in Water Dispensers & Coolers |
| Brand | Nelsen |
| Brand Name | Nelsen |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 326 Reviews |
| Finish Types | white |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00793842212228 |
| Included Components | salt grid |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Is the item microwaveable? | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 18"L x 18"W x 4"Th |
| Item Type Name | 18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AFW Filters |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NARYE4L |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | BT-1833-GRID |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Occasion Type | Christmas |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Frameless |
| Pattern | Grid |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Reusability | Disposable |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 18" |
| Special Feature | Frameless |
| Style | Modern |
| Style Name | Modern |
| UPC | 793842212228 735343218934 |
| Unit Count | 18 Count |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Plastic
- **Brand:** Nelsen
- **Color:** White
- **Special Feature:** Frameless
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks by Nelsen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KcUGhd3uL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: hole size**
A: N/ A

**Q: I am not able to measure the brine tank but the plate we need to replace is 16 1/4" in diameter. Do you think your replacement plate would fit?**
A: This grid plate is made for the "standard" 18" diameter tank.  I think if you tried to cut-it-down, you'd reduce the rigidity of the plate itself.  There are rectangular brine tanks (11x11, or 15x17"), but this would NOT fit those either.  If you want a brine plate, you could buy a new 18" brine tank: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Brine-Tank-Safety-Float/dp/B00AU3Q4HK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=brine+tank&qid=1560004574&s=gateway&sr=8-9

**Q: My tank is 18" diameter but it chokes to 17" at the top opening. Is the plate flexible enough to force through the opening?**
A: It is a stiff/tough plastic, but you might be able to flex it enough to overcome the 1" difference.  You'd flex it "side-ways" then rotate it to fit the diameter of the brine tank.  Since mine is in my brine tank currently, with salt covering it, I can't really take it out and check it for flexibility.

**Q: My 18 in. Brine plate seems to have a 3 and a half in hole, not a 4. Are they just calling it a 4 but it really isn’t?**
A: The brine plate that I was replacing was part of a Kinetico water softener brine tank.  The replacement was done a while back and can't remember if the hole was 3 1/2" or 4", but it was the correct plate for my system.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great quality
*by H***L on January 16, 2026*

Very well made. It has little tabs around the edge to make sure chunks of salt dont fall into the brine. Creates a tight secure fit. Glad my old one cracked, this one is way better

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solved my salt mushing problem
*by A***. on June 19, 2020*

Fit my 18 inch diameter salt tank. My softener was shipped without a grid. Had frequent salt mushing at the bottom that clogged the intake from the brine tube. Tried every premium salt brand with no luck. This was the fix. It keeps the salt above the floor of the tank. Snug enough around the outer edges to prevent salt from migrating past the grid. The 4 inch brine tube hole was not as snug. Could feel salt pellets falling past the grid onto the bottom of the tank. Bought a 3inch rain collar roof vent boot at the local hardware and slid it down over the brine tube to contact the grid plate and seal the gap. The weight of the salt keeps it tight against the grid and keeps the salt pellets from falling through. Works great now. No more clogging,mushy salt to clean out. Wish I had installed this sooner.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Kinetico Replacement
*by H***W on June 21, 2025*

Fit my Kinetico brine tank perfectly! I didn't even bother getting a price from my local Kinetico dealer because I knew it would cost a small fortune from them like everything else they sell.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Nelsen Salt 18 Grid Plate for 18x33 or 18x40 Brine Tanks, White
- AFWFilters Water Softener Replacement 18"x33" Black Round Brine Tank with Float

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*Product available on Desertcart Croatia*
*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-07-07*