Who makes Fleck 5600sxt?

Pentair Water
Fleck makes water softener control valves, like one shown at the right. Fleck Controls used be called L.W. FLECKENSTEIN, INC. and people would say they had a “Fleckenstein valve.” They are now called “Fleck Controls” and are owned by Pentair Water, a world conglomerate of water-related companies.

How long do Fleck water softeners last?

Lifespan and Maintenance Fleck 5600 sxt can last 25-30 years even if the warranty for the control head is for 5 years and the warranty for both tanks is for 10 years. Depending on the water usage, hardness of the water, a bag 40lbs of water softener salt is required to be added into the brine tank every 4-6 weeks.

How much salt is in a fleck 5600sxt?

Add approximately 5 gallons of water to the brine tank, and then fill the brine tank about 2/3 full of salt. It is OK to use any kind of water softening salt, however we find that extra coarse salt works better than pellets.

Should my water softener be on bypass or service?

Always install a water softener with a bypass system. Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the softener for maintenance while still having water through your house pipes. The inlet and outlet valve connects to the bypass valve. Push in for bypass; pull out for “service” (soft water).

What company makes the best water softener?

#1 FutureSoft Salt-Free Water Softener.

Should I repair or replace my water softener?

If the water softener is less than 5 years old it is most likely under warranty and is usually worth repairing. If your softener is over 10 years old, you will find it is far easier and usually cheaper to replace it. If it is under warranty, go to who you got it from for repair.

How much does it cost to replace resin in water softener?

Water Softener Resin Replacement Cost Water softener resin replacement costs $200 to $400 on average.

What do you need to know about Fleck 5600sxt?

Fleck 5600SXT Digital Water Softener Control Head, battery backup Metered on demand water softener valve. Digital meter for highest accuracy! For water softeners only, we have others if you need something for filter only system You will need a yoke or bypass valve if you do not currently have one

How big is a Fleck 5600 water softener tank?

Fleck 5600 System Specifications Model Max Capacity (new) Cu/Ft Resin Peak Flow Resin Tank 140-5600-SXT-075 26,000 0.75 7 GPM 8 x 44 140-5600-SXT-100 35,000 1.00 10 GPM 9 x 48 140-5600-SXT-150 53,000 1.50 15 GPM 10 x 54 140-5600-SXT-200 70,000 2.00 20 GPM 12 x 52

How big is a Fleck demand control valve?

The reliable Fleck 5600 and 2510 Twin Demand control valves for back-washable filters and softeners can handle flow rates up to 20 gallons per minute and are made to provide the backwash capacity for softeners up to 12″ in diameter and filters up to a 10″ diameter.

How does a Fleck metered water softener work?

Simple to install – Simple to set – simple to operate. Just one (1) internal moving part in the water stream. Engineered with double backwash. Utilizes compact turbine-electronic meter.