Name: AFW Filters Fleck 5600SXT
Brand: AFWFilters
SKU: B00YFOTWZG
Price: 789.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (533 reviews)

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The AFWFilters Premium Fleck 5600 SXT 48,000 Grain Water Softener is a whole-house digital metered system designed for homes with moderate to very hard water. It utilizes ion exchange technology with a 1.5 cubic foot resin tank to remove calcium and magnesium, featuring a meter-based regeneration process that optimizes salt and water usage by activating only when needed.

✓ Best for: Households with 2–6 people experiencing moderate to very hard water conditions. Homes with 2–3 bathrooms seeking efficient water treatment and scale prevention. Users prioritizing salt and water conservation through demand-based regeneration. DIY installers comfortable with basic plumbing tasks for a 1–2 hour installation. Properties sensitive to scale buildup on appliances and plumbing fixtures✗ Not ideal for: Users requiring comparison data against competing brands due to insufficient competitor information. Homes with extremely high iron content unless specifically selecting the Iron Pro variant. Users seeking verified expert reviews or detailed consumer feedback for this specific model

Pros

✓Meter-based regeneration activates only when needed, conserving salt and water compared to time-based systems
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Specifications

Controls

Operation Modes4 modes

Display TypeDigital

Internal Moving PartsSingle part

Design

Resin Tank Dimensions10" × 54" mm

Brine Tank Dimensions14" × 14" × 34" mm

Brine Tank Capacity~250 lbs. of salt g

Bypass Valve Thread Size1" male threaded mm

Bypass Valve MaterialNoryl plastic

Features

Backwash CapabilityDual backwash

Safety FloatYes

Overflow DrainYes

Pre-loaded ResinYes

General

BrandAFWFilters

ManufacturerPentair

ModelWS48-56SXT-10

ColorBlack

Country of OriginUSA

Performance

Grain Capacity48,000 grains grains

Resin Volume1.5 cubic feet liters

Service Flow Rate12 GPM GPM

Peak Flow Rate28 GPM GPM

Backwash Flow Rate7 GPM GPM

Power

Electrical Rating24V, 50/60 Hz V

Maximum Power Consumption8.4 VA mVA

Memory Backup DurationUp to 48 hours

Valve Technology

Internal Moving PartsSingle internal moving part in the water stream

Electrical

Power ConsumptionMaximum 8.4 VA at 24V, 50/60 Hz

Pressure Ratings

Maximum Hydrostatic Pressure300 psi (20 bar)

Operating Conditions

Water Temperature Range34–110°F (1–43°C)

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