Alcan
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I have a new Fleck 5600 sxt water softener, size 24,000 grains.
After programming for my water hardness on a metered basis,
It shows after the initial regeneration, a capacity of 2350 gallons
before the next regeneration. Also, the day override is set to 14 days.
Well, I only use about 1500 gal./month, so just before it regenerated again
after 14 days, It still showed about 1600 gallons to go. The technician
where I bought the softener said that I should go no longer than 2
weeks between regenerations regardless of how much water capacity
I had left, otherwise it will shorten the resin life.
However, I have read elsewhere that the more often you
regenerate, the shorter the resin life.
So, which is it ?; and how often should I regenerate ?
Should I leave the day override at 14 or extend it, or
should I just turn the day override off and let the metered
amount start the regeneration ?
Thanks,
Alcan
After programming for my water hardness on a metered basis,
It shows after the initial regeneration, a capacity of 2350 gallons
before the next regeneration. Also, the day override is set to 14 days.
Well, I only use about 1500 gal./month, so just before it regenerated again
after 14 days, It still showed about 1600 gallons to go. The technician
where I bought the softener said that I should go no longer than 2
weeks between regenerations regardless of how much water capacity
I had left, otherwise it will shorten the resin life.
However, I have read elsewhere that the more often you
regenerate, the shorter the resin life.
So, which is it ?; and how often should I regenerate ?
Should I leave the day override at 14 or extend it, or
should I just turn the day override off and let the metered
amount start the regeneration ?
Thanks,
Alcan