Hello - new here. And new to water softening... Seattle ---> Austin, TX.
Getting ready to DIY a system, and would like to get some advice on sizing.
Already read many of the sizing posts here, but a sanity check would be appreciated.
Municipal supply (city info says they use chloramine)
13 gpg hardness (according to Hach 5B test)
0 iron
2 adults, 2 young children
Probably on the low side of usage, <60 gallons/days/person
2.5 bath, kitchen sink/dw/clothes washer
Main tub filler test says about 10gpm (may be changing it out to an <8gpm rated faucet)
Outside hose bibs are ahead of the supply shut-off
Based on the sizing info/calculators I've tried, it would appear that I should size for 12+gpm SFR, ignoring capacity.
This puts me into a 2.0 ft3/64k unit, if my math is correct.
Assuming 15 day regeneration cycle, 8lb/ft3 salt?
There's already a 3/4" softener loop, looks like it might be reduced from a 1" supply. Flow and pressure are fine as-is, though I will probably want to install a filter ahead of the softener for chlorine. Not sure if restoring the 1" line would provide any benefit.
Am I spot-on with the 2.0 unit, or would I be better off for efficiency with a 1.5?
Considering a Fleck 5600SXT valve at this point.
Any/all help and suggestions appreciated!
Michael
Getting ready to DIY a system, and would like to get some advice on sizing.
Already read many of the sizing posts here, but a sanity check would be appreciated.
Municipal supply (city info says they use chloramine)
13 gpg hardness (according to Hach 5B test)
0 iron
2 adults, 2 young children
Probably on the low side of usage, <60 gallons/days/person
2.5 bath, kitchen sink/dw/clothes washer
Main tub filler test says about 10gpm (may be changing it out to an <8gpm rated faucet)
Outside hose bibs are ahead of the supply shut-off
Based on the sizing info/calculators I've tried, it would appear that I should size for 12+gpm SFR, ignoring capacity.
This puts me into a 2.0 ft3/64k unit, if my math is correct.
Assuming 15 day regeneration cycle, 8lb/ft3 salt?
There's already a 3/4" softener loop, looks like it might be reduced from a 1" supply. Flow and pressure are fine as-is, though I will probably want to install a filter ahead of the softener for chlorine. Not sure if restoring the 1" line would provide any benefit.
Am I spot-on with the 2.0 unit, or would I be better off for efficiency with a 1.5?
Considering a Fleck 5600SXT valve at this point.
Any/all help and suggestions appreciated!
Michael
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