Continuing to work to replace our existing softener, dealers have provided lots of options, with differing Fleck valve configurations, depending on the dealer.
Current unit is a Water Right IMP-1354, and I have determined it has a 2510 valve and a rebranded XT controller. I was able to verify valve from images online and the master programming mode (2510/2850, downflow). 1" copper plumbing to the unit. 13x54 tank (assume 2.5cuft), 18x40 brine tank.
We've not had trouble with the 2510, though I found it odd that specs kept with the unit claim it only has 19GPM@15PPSI, with 9@5PSI. We're on a well, with bladder tank and well switch set to 20-38PSI on/off settings.
Reading the forum, lots of posts about the 5600(SXT), with some notes it's an old valve, but that the 5800 is a replacement, newer and solid. One of the dealer options offers this. Another is a 2510-based unit.
I did a bit of research, and noted the 5800 is a 3/4' internal, but has better flow rates (Cont/Peak/CV: 21/27/5.4) than the 2510 (19/24/4.8). I also found the 1" 5810 valve is no more.
I guess I'm just wondering if I should consider the 5800 even though it's a 3/4" valve, over a newer update of the old 2510 1" valve we have. As well, trying to determine if the controller should factor in, as it looks like the 2510XT controller I have and the newer SXT controller are different, and I assume the 5800SXT controller is different yet (not sure if in a good or bad way).
I'm also looking at Hellenbrand units, which use a Clack WS-1, as two of the dealers have those, but I didn't have as much confusion there.
Current unit is a Water Right IMP-1354, and I have determined it has a 2510 valve and a rebranded XT controller. I was able to verify valve from images online and the master programming mode (2510/2850, downflow). 1" copper plumbing to the unit. 13x54 tank (assume 2.5cuft), 18x40 brine tank.
We've not had trouble with the 2510, though I found it odd that specs kept with the unit claim it only has 19GPM@15PPSI, with 9@5PSI. We're on a well, with bladder tank and well switch set to 20-38PSI on/off settings.
Reading the forum, lots of posts about the 5600(SXT), with some notes it's an old valve, but that the 5800 is a replacement, newer and solid. One of the dealer options offers this. Another is a 2510-based unit.
I did a bit of research, and noted the 5800 is a 3/4' internal, but has better flow rates (Cont/Peak/CV: 21/27/5.4) than the 2510 (19/24/4.8). I also found the 1" 5810 valve is no more.
I guess I'm just wondering if I should consider the 5800 even though it's a 3/4" valve, over a newer update of the old 2510 1" valve we have. As well, trying to determine if the controller should factor in, as it looks like the 2510XT controller I have and the newer SXT controller are different, and I assume the 5800SXT controller is different yet (not sure if in a good or bad way).
I'm also looking at Hellenbrand units, which use a Clack WS-1, as two of the dealers have those, but I didn't have as much confusion there.
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