Recent content by feeno49

Thanks again. I asked Aqua-pure for an explanation and I suspect that I will get something about the Vortex tank. The claim is that those tanks only need one-third freeboard, but I don't see why they would want to cut that particular corner. I'll post back if they respond.

That's great info. Thanks.

I went back and looked at one of your old posts. You say that 50% freeboard is required for backwash. In this case, you would have 3454 cu in of space in the tank and you would need 1.5 * 1728 cu in / cu ft = 2592 cu in. I know that some of the tank is used for fittings and such, but I don't...

Interesting, I didn't notice that, but it is definitely shorter than others. I haven't found anyone else that second sources the Clack valve so I guess I go with Fleck. Any suggestions? I know I should shop locally but the only dealer is Hellenbrand and I didn't care for the fast talk. I've...

2 people, 15 GPG, so about 16000 G per week. I looked at a variety of 1.0 CF and 1.25 CF softeners (looking for Fleck or Clack valves) and they are all 9 inch tanks, so no more than 8-10 g/min flow rate. So I am looking at a 1.5 cf Aqua-pure (CWS150) that will be at least 12 gpm. Since I want...