ABCwaters Fleck 5600SXT Whole House Water Softener
If you have been searching for a salt-based water softener enough for a family of up to 5, you should seriously consider the Fleck 5600sxt 48,000 grain water softener by ABCwaters. The ABCwaters Fleck 5600SXT is a whole house system. One of the best things about this system is the fleck 5600sxt digital valve. With a 48,000 grain capacity, it contains upgraded 10% cross-linked resin which has a much higher lifespan as compared to the alternatives. With a recommended service flow of up to 12 GPM, it provides enough soft water for a household of 2 to 5 people.
Features
Tanks
This Fleck water softener system features 2 tanks. Both the tanks are made in America and are backed by a 10-year warranty. The tank that is equipped with the valve is 63 inches in height and is around 33 inches in circumference. The tank that holds the salt is 36 inches high and has a length and width of 15 inches. As mentioned in the above paragraph, you get upgraded cross-linked resin which means better service life. With the alternatives, you get 8% cross-linked resin but with a 10% cross-linked resin, the water softener system is likely to last 2 to 3 years longer.
Preassembled
They preload the resin into the mineral tank and you do not have to do that. You will find 1.5 cubic feet of 10% cross-linked resin in the mineral tank when the unit arrives. Most of the unit comes preassembled and it’s ready for plumbing in. They also provide an installation and programming guide. If you would like, you can easily install it on your own.
Environmentally Friendly
All the parts used in this unit are made of the highest quality materials and the system is designed to consume little power. Also, the use of high-quality resin means the system uses less salt which is not only better for you but also for the environment.
Support
One of the biggest gripes of buyers when it comes to buying water softeners is the lack of support by most companies. With ABCwaters, you get live technical support. In fact, they will also video call in case you require guidance for anything. The technicians in the company have more than 2 decades of combined professional installation experience and they’ll be able to guide you through the installation. In fact, it is one of the most customer-focused companies in this industry as they go out of their way to ensure that customers are happy with the product. You also get access to a number of installation videos and guides to make it easy for you to install the system on your own.
Installation Kit
With this part of the system, you will also get an installation kit that is typically not a part of the package sold by other companies. The kit includes test strips for water hardness, silicone lubricant as well as a sanitizer packet for flushing the new system.
What Does It Do?
The ABCwaters Fleck 5600SXT is a softening system which means it will soften the water by getting rid of the magnesium and calcium ions in the water. However, it is not going to remove chlorine from your water as it does not feature a filter. It is meant for softening your water by removing magnesium and calcium sulfate. It is also important to keep in mind that the system is not designed to remove iron from the water. If you are looking for a system to get rid of excess iron in your water, you should look at some other water softeners.
What is Included?
As part of the ABCwaters Fleck 5600SXT package, you get the tanks as mentioned above and the resin is already prefilled in the mineral tank. You will also get an installation kit that includes a sanitizer packet, silicone lube as well as test strips. In addition, you will also get a brine line and a bypass valve. You will need to buy some supplies such as drain lines as these are not part of the package but all the things you need for installation are easily available everywhere.
Why Choose The ABCwaters Fleck 5600SXT?
When it comes to the price, you will find that it costs a bit more as compared to the water softener systems you can buy from your local store but the extra cost is worth it. The use of 10% cross-linked resin means that you will get at least 2 to 3 years more out of this system as compared to the other systems and the Fleck 5600sxt valve gives it a superior touch. Also, the unit is preprogrammed to ensure that you will always have some soft water available and the tank will never be fully depleted. It will automatically regenerate once it hits the preset limit or after 14 days.
Pros
The best thing about this whole house water softening system is the use of Fleck technology. The use of this digital valve ensures that you will always have soft water available. The unit can be programmed to run the recharge cycle at preset intervals. This high-end system also ensures that the regeneration cycle runs automatically every 14 days.
The 10% cross-linked resin is preloaded into the mineral tank which saves a lot of time.
You also get a complete installation kit with the package and it includes almost everything you need for the installation except a few things that are easily available at hardware stores.
Other systems typically use 8% cross-linked resin but this one uses 10% cross-linked resin which means you will get at least 2 to 3 years more out of your system.
The company is known for its impeccable customer service. They offer live video support as well as installation videos and a well-defined installation guide. You shouldn’t have any problems with the installation or maintenance of the system as you can always call them and get advice from technicians with more than 2 decades of experience in the field.
You also get a bypass valve as part of the system.
Cons
It costs a bit more as compared to the alternatives but quality comes at a price.
You will need to buy some extra items for installation from your local hardware store.
You will get plasticky smelling water in the first few days but that smell goes away after a few days.
Conclusion
Overall, the ABCwaters Fleck 5600 whole house water softening system is one of the most effective water softening solutions available in the market for a family household of 2 to 5 people. It features Fleck technology which ensures that you never run out of soft water. Also, the use of 10% cross-linked resin gives it a few years of extra life as compared to the alternatives, and all of this is backed by excellent customer support. If you’re looking for a whole house water softener for your family, seriously consider buying this one as it has everything you would want in a water softening system that is also back backed by impeccable customer service.