Dan Roscigno
New Member
Hi Folks,
I am looking for some advice. I had a Fleck 5600SXT in the last house. I have a new (built in 1939, but new to me) house and it is on city water. I need to choose a softener.
Details:
The line after the meter is 3/4"
My first question is: Should I have an iron filter before the softener? The 5810 manual states:
My nephew is a plumber and will install.
Thanks very much!
Dan
I am looking for some advice. I had a Fleck 5600SXT in the last house. I have a new (built in 1939, but new to me) house and it is on city water. I need to choose a softener.
Details:
- Three people
- 13 grains hardness (Hach 5-B test).
- 0.3ppm iron. There is some staining and powdery rust in one of the toilet tanks.
- Chlorine 1.2 ppm
- TDS 400 microsiemens
- Chloride 108 ppm
- Navien tankless water heater
The line after the meter is 3/4"
My first question is: Should I have an iron filter before the softener? The 5810 manual states:
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a separate iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the water softener.
My second question is: Which media should I buy? I think I read 10% crosslink when there is Chlorine in the water.
My nephew is a plumber and will install.
Thanks very much!
Dan
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