kefxb24
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For $60, I got two media tanks, a brine tank, and three control valves from a guy who changed to city water. The system has not been used for many months.
Attached is a photo of his original three tank system. I got the two 10”x54” tanks on the left. The softener tank is half full with an orange and black a resin. The second tank is completely full with a fine, black media. The guy mentioned one of the tanks was for iron and that media needed to be added to the rightmost tank when it fell below the black band.
The three Fleck control valves are:
-5600
-2510
-5600 SE
- Attached are my water test results. Note the Potentially Corrosive result.
- Our home has two adults, two teenage boys and 2.5 baths.
- Scaling and brown stains in shower and tub. Dishwasher leaves spots and residue. Faucets parts leaking.
- Inside consumption averages 8000-9000 gallons per month.
- Outside usage is not part of the monthly average, as it is segregated and passes through a separate meter to avoid inflated sewer fees.
- Our water is provided by Aqua of PA. Link to water report: https://www.aquaamerica.com/WaterQualityReports/2020/PA/PA1460073.pdf
1. For the softener tank, should I add media or fully replace?
2. What are the suggested salt and regen settings for the 5600?
3. Any thoughts on the tank filled with black media?
Thank you.
Attached is a photo of his original three tank system. I got the two 10”x54” tanks on the left. The softener tank is half full with an orange and black a resin. The second tank is completely full with a fine, black media. The guy mentioned one of the tanks was for iron and that media needed to be added to the rightmost tank when it fell below the black band.
The three Fleck control valves are:
-5600
-2510
-5600 SE
- Attached are my water test results. Note the Potentially Corrosive result.
- Our home has two adults, two teenage boys and 2.5 baths.
- Scaling and brown stains in shower and tub. Dishwasher leaves spots and residue. Faucets parts leaking.
- Inside consumption averages 8000-9000 gallons per month.
- Outside usage is not part of the monthly average, as it is segregated and passes through a separate meter to avoid inflated sewer fees.
- Our water is provided by Aqua of PA. Link to water report: https://www.aquaamerica.com/WaterQualityReports/2020/PA/PA1460073.pdf
1. For the softener tank, should I add media or fully replace?
2. What are the suggested salt and regen settings for the 5600?
3. Any thoughts on the tank filled with black media?
Thank you.
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