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    Fleck 5800 SXT - Newbie Troubleshoot and Programming

    I agree! Those were my original settings, but remember I am dealing with an odd predicament of a 96k in a 2.5cuft tank, so I chose the option of halfway between my two theoretical scenarios. I was imagining it landing somewhere between standard 2.5cuft 80k salt 10 lbs/cuft and the theoretical...
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    Fleck 5800 SXT - Newbie Troubleshoot and Programming

    Follow up! After adjusting program settings with Reach4 and Bannerman feedback, I was able to subjectively feel the slippery water and objectively test the water with a Hach 5B. City Water ~ 18-19 grains Softened Water ~ 1-2 grains :D Changed Fleck 5800SXT Settings: DF = Gal ; Units VT =...
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    Fleck 5800 SXT - Newbie Troubleshoot and Programming

    Welp o_O, after speaking to the contractor who installed the water softener system. My 2.5cu ft 13x54 tank has actually 96k grain in it instead of the 80k standard :eek:. He states the extra resin doesn't affect its ability during regeneration or backwash, but I am skeptical. I would give them...
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    Fleck 5800 SXT - Newbie Troubleshoot and Programming

    I have the option for cr, would cr the better choice? Or doesn't really matter. Thank you for your explanation!!! I'll try a longer BD cycle and get back to you. Ill try to get my hands on a Hach 5B, the delivery times I've been given range wildly 3-6 weeks. Does adjusting the hardness factor...
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    Fleck 5800 SXT - Newbie Troubleshoot and Programming

    Thank you Reach4 for your help, Attached is photo copy of the model # and actual unit. I assume its a paddle wheel based on Model # sticker found under the unit and referenced it with the manual. I used another water softener ordering guide to confirm the size of the paddle being 3/4" paddle...
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    Fleck 5800 SXT - Newbie Troubleshoot and Programming

    A new install by a dealer on I used on Yelp, installed a Upflow 2.5cu ft catalytic carbon and a Fleck 5800 SXT 2.5cu ft 80k water softener. From what I understand trying to learn from several post. I am having trouble with getting my water to be "soft / slippery". When it was first installed and...
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