I need help with sizing the water softner for a family of three.
I have educated myself from the expert messages posted here, but need help from the pros to put the system together.
Water Consumption:
- City water with pressure adjusted down to 60 psi.
- Main line, water softener piping and line going in to house is all 1†copper.
- All exterior connections are plumbed independent of water softener.
- All kitchen & bath fixtures are new and water saving.
- New dishwasher and front loading washing machine.
- Estimated water usage: <60 gpd/person.
- Estimated SFR: <12 gpm
Water Quality:
- City water supply mainly from ground water
- Total Hardness: 18 gpg (max)
- pH: 7.6
- TDS: 550 mg/L
- Turbidity: 0.13 NTU
- Sodium: 100 ppm
- Residual Chlorine: 1.2 ppm
I am considering 1.5 cft capacity, with Fleck 7000 SXT or 5600 SXT or 5000 (Pro Flo), 1†noryl bypass, top basket, gravel bed, 10x54 resin tank and 18x33 brine tank. I am not
decided on type of resin yet. My estimate is 3x60x18x7 = 22,680 grains in 7 days. What size and components will you recommend for an efficient and reliable water softener? Please advise.
I will greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.
I have educated myself from the expert messages posted here, but need help from the pros to put the system together.
Water Consumption:
- City water with pressure adjusted down to 60 psi.
- Main line, water softener piping and line going in to house is all 1†copper.
- All exterior connections are plumbed independent of water softener.
- All kitchen & bath fixtures are new and water saving.
- New dishwasher and front loading washing machine.
- Estimated water usage: <60 gpd/person.
- Estimated SFR: <12 gpm
Water Quality:
- City water supply mainly from ground water
- Total Hardness: 18 gpg (max)
- pH: 7.6
- TDS: 550 mg/L
- Turbidity: 0.13 NTU
- Sodium: 100 ppm
- Residual Chlorine: 1.2 ppm
I am considering 1.5 cft capacity, with Fleck 7000 SXT or 5600 SXT or 5000 (Pro Flo), 1†noryl bypass, top basket, gravel bed, 10x54 resin tank and 18x33 brine tank. I am not
decided on type of resin yet. My estimate is 3x60x18x7 = 22,680 grains in 7 days. What size and components will you recommend for an efficient and reliable water softener? Please advise.
I will greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.