Water softner recommendation

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I need to buy a water softner, please advise/comment on the choices. I am located in Peoria, IL. There are 3 people living in the house.

1. Water quality
Illinois American water test results:
http://www.illinoisamwater.com/files/IL_1435030_TWQ.pdf
http://www.illinoisamwater.com/files/IL_1435030_CCR.pdf

I also had Culligan and Ecowater do an in-home water test. Results:
Culligan
Hardness: 23 GPG
TDS: 550
pH: 7.5
Iron: 0

E cowater:
Hardness: 26 GPG
TDS: 630
pH: 7.5
Iron: 0

2. Capacity:
http://www.qualitywatertreatment.com/water_softener_sizing.htm
This calculator recommends a 48,000 grain capacity

3. Water softner choices:
Culligan Medalist, $1300
Ecowater ESD 518, $1300
Fleck 7000SXT based softner, $560 (or so online)

After reading a few posts, I found a few places online that sell water softners with the Fleck 7000SXT valve (Clack WS-1 seems to be a good alternative, but I've never seen them for sale). People recommend them as reliable, cost-effective products and generally a good choice.

Option 1:
Fleck 7000SXT Meter Water Softener
Sold by Quality Water for Less
http://www.qualitywaterforless.com/Fleck_7000SXT_Meter_48000_p/f-r48-70sxt.htm

Questions:
1. Is this a reliable company? Anyone have any experience with them?
2. Brine tank size: 14x34, 18x33, 18x40?
3. Resin: high capacity resin, ResinTech CG8 or Fine Mesh Resin?
4. Turbulator: I don't think I need it, but it seems like using underbedding is a good idea.

Option 2:
Fleck 7000SXT Meter Water Softener
Sold by OhioPureWaterCo
http://www.ohiopurewater.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=18651&cat=632&page=1#

Questions:
1. Is this a reliable company? Anyone have any experience with them?
2. Brine tank size: 15x17x36 rect or 18x33 round?
3. Softnening Resin: do I need the fine mesh or sst60?

General questions:
1. Any other retailers (online or not) that I should look into?
2. Where's a good place to get the underbedding?

Thank you for you time

 

[Lowell]

Ohio Pure Water

Highly recommend Ohio Pure Water. They were recommended to me by friends and neighbor. Totally satisfied with their assistance during install. I purchased Clack WS1 but now I understand they can't sell Clack anymore. I certainly would not hesitate on Fleck units.

 

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[Reach4]

Hardness: 26 GPG

Your water report says 300 to 600 ppm, which is 18 to 36 grains.

I would go with the Fleck 5600SXT controller, because it has not been end-of-lifed.

Resin: high capacity resin, ResinTech CG8 or Fine Mesh Resin?

Go with 10% crosslinked resin with your chlorinated water.