I am about to pull the trigger on a Fleck 5600SXT 64,000 grain softener, and would like a confirmation from the experts prior to purchase.
My data:
Hardness: 30.4 Grains/Gal
Iron: 0.4 PPM
Persons: 2
Usage: Not sure, but according to research, 60-75 Gal/person/day is typical.
Water type: Well
Per the sizing calculator on qualitywaterassociates.com, I believe a 2.0 ft3 (64,000 grain) unit should meet my needs and be quite salt efficient. I am thinking I should be able to regenerate about every 8 days, using 5-6 pounds/ft3 (total 10-12 lbs) per regeneration. It appears as though I am at the tipping point between a 64,000 and 48,000 grain softener. If you agree with my estimation, would I be better to error on the larger or smaller unit? Can you purchase too large of a softener?
My anticipated Valve Settings:
C: 36.4
BF: 7
DO: 8
My data:
Hardness: 30.4 Grains/Gal
Iron: 0.4 PPM
Persons: 2
Usage: Not sure, but according to research, 60-75 Gal/person/day is typical.
Water type: Well
Per the sizing calculator on qualitywaterassociates.com, I believe a 2.0 ft3 (64,000 grain) unit should meet my needs and be quite salt efficient. I am thinking I should be able to regenerate about every 8 days, using 5-6 pounds/ft3 (total 10-12 lbs) per regeneration. It appears as though I am at the tipping point between a 64,000 and 48,000 grain softener. If you agree with my estimation, would I be better to error on the larger or smaller unit? Can you purchase too large of a softener?
My anticipated Valve Settings:
C: 36.4
BF: 7
DO: 8