Water Softener Sizing Questions
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11-27-08, 10:56 AM
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Water Softener Sizing Questions
I am in the market for a water softener and have a couple of questions regarding the sizing requirements. My water comes from a private well with a hardness of 28gpg, iron is <0.5ppm, there are currently two adults in the house with children planned for the future. The house has 2 full bathrooms, dishwasher, clothes washer, 1 utility sink, 1 kitchen sink, no jacuzzi tubs or similar.
I am considering a ~48,000 grain softener (1.5cuft.) utilizing the Clack WS-1 control valve and regular mesh resin. This should allow me some adjust ability as my family grows and a sufficient Service Flow Rate of about 12gpm.
Any thoughts on this sizing? What is the minimum salt dose I could run and maximum number of days between regenerations with the current occupancy of two adults to maximize my salt efficiency.
I am considering a ~48,000 grain softener (1.5cuft.) utilizing the Clack WS-1 control valve and regular mesh resin. This should allow me some adjust ability as my family grows and a sufficient Service Flow Rate of about 12gpm.
Any thoughts on this sizing? What is the minimum salt dose I could run and maximum number of days between regenerations with the current occupancy of two adults to maximize my salt efficiency.
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11-27-08, 11:27 AM
A 48k softener will be good size. I just like computers on softeners. IMO electronics, salt and water don't mix. The Clack has not been around that long (8 years). It may be the best thing since sliced bread, but I use a Fleck 5600. It has a proven track record for dependability and reliability.
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11-27-08, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by biermech
A 48k softener will be good size. I just like computers on softeners. IMO electronics, salt and water don't mix. The Clack has not been around that long (8 years). It may be the best thing since sliced bread, but I use a Fleck 5600. It has a proven track record for dependability and reliability.
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11-28-08, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by biermech
That's the best thing about the 5600 metered unit. You don't have to adjust it when your family grows. Once you set it, you forget it.
Thanks for the help.
#7
11-28-08, 10:51 AM
Maximize the salt efficiency so you can save 1 maybe 2 bags a year? I have better things to do than to constantly adjust my softener. With a metered unit, you don't adjust it.
