Just got our standard water test back from National Testing Labs. This is our first well and I would really appreciate your advice on softener and filtration recommendations.
5 person household with average water usage. 1" main. 15 GPM. 50-70 psi.
Planning to install in this order.
Whole house carbon filter
Looking into a matching 12x52 tank with Fleck valve, but not sure about the media based on the water test results.
Considering Katalox Light to remove the trace iron and manganese unless something like Centaur carbon would be better. Would iron levels of 0.164 require AIO valve?
Softener
Fleck 2510SXT 12x52 tank 64,000 grain
Which resin should I use? Worth upgrading to 8% crosslinked or fine mesh resin?
Big blue 20" 5 micron
Viqua UV Max E4 (8-28 GPM)
Planning to install and setup the following myself. I'm comfortable with plumbing, loading the softener and filtration media, and learning to program the valve. I understand the consensus of online orders but local dealers in Northern Virginia area seem to have controlled the supply house offerings. I will likely order from Aqua Science that ships gravel and media unloaded with the funnel and necessary equipment.
Thank you for your time and help!
5 person household with average water usage. 1" main. 15 GPM. 50-70 psi.
Planning to install in this order.
Whole house carbon filter
Looking into a matching 12x52 tank with Fleck valve, but not sure about the media based on the water test results.
Considering Katalox Light to remove the trace iron and manganese unless something like Centaur carbon would be better. Would iron levels of 0.164 require AIO valve?
Softener
Fleck 2510SXT 12x52 tank 64,000 grain
Which resin should I use? Worth upgrading to 8% crosslinked or fine mesh resin?
Big blue 20" 5 micron
Viqua UV Max E4 (8-28 GPM)
Planning to install and setup the following myself. I'm comfortable with plumbing, loading the softener and filtration media, and learning to program the valve. I understand the consensus of online orders but local dealers in Northern Virginia area seem to have controlled the supply house offerings. I will likely order from Aqua Science that ships gravel and media unloaded with the funnel and necessary equipment.
Thank you for your time and help!
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