Name: AFW Filters Fleck 5600SXT
Brand: AFWFilters
SKU: B07GRDYLDM
Price: 1315.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (19 reviews)

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The AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT is a salt-based, whole-house water softening system with a 48,000-grain capacity designed for households of 2-6 people. It utilizes a metered, on-demand regeneration process to remove calcium and magnesium hardness minerals through ion exchange. The unit features a digital control valve with power backup and is manufactured in the USA with NSF-approved components.

✓ Best for: Households with 2-6 people experiencing moderate to very hard water conditions. Homeowners seeking efficiency who want to minimize salt and water consumption through meter-based regeneration. Properties with iron content requiring specific iron-removal variants for homes with iron up to 4-6 ppm. DIY installers capable of completing installation in 1-2 hours with basic plumbing skills. Users wanting comprehensive treatment via bundle options with upflow carbon filtration for chlorine removal

Pros

✓Meter-based regeneration measures water usage to regenerate only as needed, conserving salt and water
✓High-capacity resin options available including standard, high-efficiency SST-60, and fine mesh for iron removal
✓Digital controls feature a fully programmable touchpad interface with a backlit LCD display for easy operation

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Specifications

Controls

Control ValveFleck 5600SXT digital metered valve

Control InterfaceTouchpad controls with backlit LCD display

Regeneration TypeMeter-based, on-demand regeneration

Power Backup48-hour internal backup

Features

Filtration Media1.5 cubic ft. High Activity Carbon Media (coconut shell derived)

Carbon Filtration FlowUpflow

Contaminant RemovalChlorine, chloramines, pesticides, herbicides, organics, MTBE, THM, tastes, odors

Backwash RequirementNo backwash required for carbon filter

Drain Line RequirementNo drain line needed for carbon filter

General

BrandAFWFilters

ManufacturerFleck

Model56SXT-10%

ColorBlack

Country of OriginUSA

Performance

Grain Capacity48,000 grains grains

Resin Volume1.5 cubic feet

Resin TypeHigh-capacity 10% cross-linked (upgraded from standard 8%)

Service Flow RateUp to 12 GPM GPM

Peak Flow Rate28 GPM GPM

Ports

Connection Size1 inch male threaded

Bypass Valve Material1-inch Noryl plastic

Resin Options

Resin TypesHigh-capacity 8% cross-linked standard, SST-60 high-efficiency, or fine mesh for iron removal

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