Water Boss 22
Score: 70/100
AFW Filters Fleck 5600SXT
Score: 85/100Rankings
The AFWFilters Premium Fleck 5600 SXT is a robust whole-house water softener designed for homes with moderate to very hard water, featuring a 48,000-grain capacity. Its meter-demand regeneration system offers significant salt and water savings, making it an efficient choice for larger households. It is best suited for DIY installers comfortable with basic plumbing tasks who want a reliable, high-capacity system.
The Water Boss 74011 is a compact, residential water softener featuring integrated iron and sediment filtration to eliminate the need for separate pre-filters. It offers automatic operation with a digital display and manual regeneration capabilities, designed for households with limited space. It is best suited for residential users needing a space-saving solution with built-in filtration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
22,000 grains | 48,000 grainsbest | |
5 GPM | 12 GPMbest | |
— | 1.5 gallonsbest | |
— | 6 personsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 19 inchesbest | 54 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 26 inches | 10 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15 inches | 10 inchesbest |
— | 10 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Tank Material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Warranty Length (years) | N/A years | 10 years |
Power & Compliance(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | AC Adapter (24V) |
Performance & Capacity(5) | ||
Grain Capacity (grains) | 22000 grains | 48000 grains |
Service Flow Rate (GPM) | 5 GPM | 12 GPM |
Resin Volume (gallons) | N/A gallons | 1.5 gallons |
Recommended Household Size (persons) | N/A persons | 6 persons |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 20 PSI | 125 PSI |
System & Control(3) | ||
Regeneration Control Type | Automatic | Meter Demand |
System Type | Point-of-Entry | Whole-house |
Salt Requirement | Salt | 250 lbs |
Physical & Installation(5) | ||
Height (inches) | 19.0 inches | 54 inches |
Width (inches) | 26.0 inches | 10 inches |
Depth (inches) | 15.0 inches | 10 inches |
Installation Type | Permanent | DIY |
Weight (lbs) | 39.92 lbs | 130 lbs |
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