Neil Wilson
New Member
I would like help in determining the size of water softener needed for my situation.
Well Water
3/4" incoming water line
35.5 grains/gal hardness (determined by two test)
01.2 grains/gal of iron guess (.1 to .4 ppm in one test; 0 in second test)
36.7 grains/gal total (hardness + iron)
150 gallons/day water usage (2 people @ 75 gal/person)
38,537 grains/7days softening requirement
Based on 38,537 grains/7 days requirement, I think I should get a 1.5 cu/ft water softener with 3/4" input/output ports. And, it should be programmed with a Capacity of 40K. I don’t know what the salt setting should be?
If I am correct, then will the Fleck 5600 SXT 48,000 grains works? Is there a better choice?
I have had three sales people visit/test/quote. Their proposals include smaller sizes and are about three times the cost. Am I not seeing something?
Well Water
3/4" incoming water line
35.5 grains/gal hardness (determined by two test)
01.2 grains/gal of iron guess (.1 to .4 ppm in one test; 0 in second test)
36.7 grains/gal total (hardness + iron)
150 gallons/day water usage (2 people @ 75 gal/person)
38,537 grains/7days softening requirement
Based on 38,537 grains/7 days requirement, I think I should get a 1.5 cu/ft water softener with 3/4" input/output ports. And, it should be programmed with a Capacity of 40K. I don’t know what the salt setting should be?
If I am correct, then will the Fleck 5600 SXT 48,000 grains works? Is there a better choice?
I have had three sales people visit/test/quote. Their proposals include smaller sizes and are about three times the cost. Am I not seeing something?
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