powerplyer
New Member
Hello long time lurker on this forum first-time poster.
Here is my issue. I currently have a Kentico Classic (quad system in my house). It has been inactive for over a year due to constant issues and being a money pit (~16 years old). I am looking to get a new system and looking for advice for a complete system. I have called a few water softener companies in the bay area however, they seem be expensive relative to how much the equipment cost vs. buying a DIY system and hiring a plumber.
Here is what I am trying to accomplish with my DIY:
Control Valve either a Fleck 7000XLT or Cleck (after much research these seem to be the best options)
Require a 64K GPG tank(s) (Family of 5 adults with 4 bathrooms)
Would like to use the best resin (read on this form about 10%)
Brine tank (Prefer Square)
Would like a system which supports KDF-55 or Carbon (preferably in separate tank or built in seperator) (Chlorine Removal)
Don't want to touch system for 10-15 years besides adding salt. (reliable systems)
If you making recommendation can you please provide links to sites. My current systems is hooked up to 1" copper fitting. BTW I have been reading the forum for the past week trying to piece together a system however, nothing to seems to be the correct fit for my application.
Thank You in advance for the help.
FYI I am on city water with a hardness of 18 gr/gal. After doing calculation, we consume about 60 gallons per person per day. I know the 64K system may be overkill, but planning for the future.
Here is my issue. I currently have a Kentico Classic (quad system in my house). It has been inactive for over a year due to constant issues and being a money pit (~16 years old). I am looking to get a new system and looking for advice for a complete system. I have called a few water softener companies in the bay area however, they seem be expensive relative to how much the equipment cost vs. buying a DIY system and hiring a plumber.
Here is what I am trying to accomplish with my DIY:
Control Valve either a Fleck 7000XLT or Cleck (after much research these seem to be the best options)
Require a 64K GPG tank(s) (Family of 5 adults with 4 bathrooms)
Would like to use the best resin (read on this form about 10%)
Brine tank (Prefer Square)
Would like a system which supports KDF-55 or Carbon (preferably in separate tank or built in seperator) (Chlorine Removal)
Don't want to touch system for 10-15 years besides adding salt. (reliable systems)
If you making recommendation can you please provide links to sites. My current systems is hooked up to 1" copper fitting. BTW I have been reading the forum for the past week trying to piece together a system however, nothing to seems to be the correct fit for my application.
Thank You in advance for the help.
FYI I am on city water with a hardness of 18 gr/gal. After doing calculation, we consume about 60 gallons per person per day. I know the 64K system may be overkill, but planning for the future.