devsd
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We moved into a new construction house a year ago with hard water. After checking the water bill, I was surprised to learn we don't use a lot of water. So now I am stumped because when I try to calculate what size softener to get to match our low water usage, it seems our high flow fixtures will over run it.
Here's our stats:
3 people averaging 160 gallons a day according to water bill over one year period. We have no yards to water, just a small garden.
House:
1 1/4" copper line in garage where softener will tie in. All copper pipes in new condition.
2 - shower/tub combos.
2 - stand alone showers. One of the showers has multiple heads. Haven't tested gpm but it flows a lot of water and want to keep it that way.
1 - stand alone indoor jacuzzi tub tested at 15gpm flow.
6 - toilets.
9 - faucets.
1 - dishwasher.
1 - laundry washer (large).
5 - outside hose bibs. Tested one bib at 10 gpm.
Hardness - 71 to 350, avg 210 according to city. 250 according to my strip test. City water, no iron.
160 gallons per day x 20 gpg (350 highest city#) = 3200 grains per day x 8 days = 25600 total grains per week.
When I look at the smaller softener units like a Fleck 7000SXT 24000, the SFR rate is only 7gpm. I am guessing the peak flow would be more than that but I would get hard water with it. We don't use the high flow fixtures everyday but I want to make sure whatever I buy will allow peak flows of 15gpm or more if possible.
I am looking at the Fleck 7000SXT with the 1 1/4" valve connections. My questions are:
1 - Should I go up in size to accommodate our peak gpm needs or buy a smaller unit and just live with the occasional override of the limited SFR?
2 - If a larger unit would be a better choice, what size would you recommend?
Here's our stats:
3 people averaging 160 gallons a day according to water bill over one year period. We have no yards to water, just a small garden.
House:
1 1/4" copper line in garage where softener will tie in. All copper pipes in new condition.
2 - shower/tub combos.
2 - stand alone showers. One of the showers has multiple heads. Haven't tested gpm but it flows a lot of water and want to keep it that way.
1 - stand alone indoor jacuzzi tub tested at 15gpm flow.
6 - toilets.
9 - faucets.
1 - dishwasher.
1 - laundry washer (large).
5 - outside hose bibs. Tested one bib at 10 gpm.
Hardness - 71 to 350, avg 210 according to city. 250 according to my strip test. City water, no iron.
160 gallons per day x 20 gpg (350 highest city#) = 3200 grains per day x 8 days = 25600 total grains per week.
When I look at the smaller softener units like a Fleck 7000SXT 24000, the SFR rate is only 7gpm. I am guessing the peak flow would be more than that but I would get hard water with it. We don't use the high flow fixtures everyday but I want to make sure whatever I buy will allow peak flows of 15gpm or more if possible.
I am looking at the Fleck 7000SXT with the 1 1/4" valve connections. My questions are:
1 - Should I go up in size to accommodate our peak gpm needs or buy a smaller unit and just live with the occasional override of the limited SFR?
2 - If a larger unit would be a better choice, what size would you recommend?