Fleck 5600 SXT Settings

[Robby DeNicola]

I have a 0.75 cuft softener with a Fleck 5600SXT valve. I wanted to get some input on the settings I have, I am trying to use salt as efficiently as possible:

Drain Eductor - 1.5 GPM
Brine Eductor - .75 GPM

VT: DF2b
CT:fd
C:15,000
N:1
H:13
RS:SF
SF:8
DO:OFF
RT:2.00 AM
B1: 10
BD:60
B2: 5
RR: 10
BF: 6
FM: T0.7

These settings soften my water very well and regen is every 6-7 days. Any input on these settings? Do they look ok?

 

[Bannerman]

Are you certain the "Brine Eductor" rate is 0.75?

The usual BLFC (Brine Line Flow Control) flow rates are 0.125, 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 gpm.

As 6 lbs salt will regenerate 20K grains capacity in a 1 cuft softener, then 4.5 lbs salt is appropriate for 15K grains in a 3/4 cuft.

If the BLFC is actually 0.25 gpm, then 0.25 X 6 minutes BF = 1.5 gallons which will dissolve 4.5 lbs salt, the appropriate quantity for your 15K 'C'apacity setting.

 

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[ditttohead]

Look at the brine line where it enters the valve. You will see a red, blue, green or black sticker (Black is most common). Let us know what color the sticker is and we can make suggestions. As to the most salt efficient, a larger unit would have been a very good idea.

 

[Robby DeNicola]

Thanks guys. Sorry You are correct it's .25gpm or .75lb/min see the below .yes I have a small unit, but my water isn't that hard and I was unsure if I would really be able to tell the difference with a softener so i wanted to spend the least amount of money Turns out I LOVE the softer water! I'm going to give this smaller one to my parents at some point, its just the two of them. I have two kids and will upgrading at some point. Thanks for the feedback. What about the other settings for backwash time ect. Do they seem right?