Best single tank water softener

Fleck water softener

Fleck is a well-known brand that makes fleck water softener control valves ideal for both residential and commercial.

Fleck valves are one of the brands of Pentair Residential Filtration LLC. That’s why most people also call it Pentair water softener.

Note: fleck does not make water softeners but makes control valves.

The same company Pentair Residential Filtration LLC still manufactures structural mineral tank

Structural tanks are used with fleck control valves.

Pentair has manufactured a number of fleck control valves which include:

• Fleck 5600SXT
• Fleck 7000SXT
• Fleck 9000 SXT
• Fleck 9100 SXT
• Fleck 1500
• Fleck 2510
• Fleck 4650
• Fleck ProFloSXT
• Fleck 5600
• Fleck 6700XTR
• Fleck TwinFloSXT
• Autotrol 255
• Autotrol Performa 263/268

In this article, we will discuss fleck single tank water softener

1. Fleck 5600SXT
2. Fleck 7000SXT

Want whole house water softener with fleck SXT control valves then you will get the following benefits

All fleck control valves are demand metered and use salt to soften hard water.

The demand metered means the unit has a flow meter that measures water used and regenerate when required.

The fleck water comes with resin with an 8% crosslink resin and brine tank.

The size of both tanks varies depending on the model’s use and capacity.

When it comes to warranty, all the system has an outstanding 5- year warranty on the control valve and tank with 10 – year warranty

The fleck offers SXT digital control. The SXT digital control features

• Backlit LCD display
• 48 hours internal power back-up –in case of a power outage the system will keep the setting up to 48 hours.
• User-friendly interface
• Touchpad control
• Volatile memory standard- the memory will never allow your system settings to get lost

The design is easy to set up it is a set and forget system you no longer need to worry about setting and reprogramming.

All the fleck system comes with structural tanks that are available in three colors blue, almond and black.

Fleck 5600SXT

64k Fleck 5600SXT Digital whole house water softener 64,000 grain high flow SXT

The Fleck 5600sxt offers added features such as a

• Back-lit LCD touchpad controls 48-hour internal power backup
• Black Structural mineral tank – Durable poly-glass tank
• The standard Clack square black brine tank which can hold 250lbs of salt.
• safety float which prevents overfilling
• The overflow drain acts as an additional backup to avoid water messes.

In the package has detailed installation instruction that allows most homeowners to install the system for themselves.

Fleck 5600SXT control is mostly used in a single tank system which offers capacity from 16,000 to 96,000 grains. These different sizes include:

• Fleck 5600 SXT 80,000 Grain – black
• 64k Fleck 5600SXT 64,000 grain (almond)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 48,000 grains (blue)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 40,000 Grains (black)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 40,000 grains (blue)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 40,000 grains (Almond)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 32,000 grains (blue)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 32,000 grains (Almond)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 24,000 grains (blue)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 24,000 grains (black)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 24,000 grains (Almond)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 16,000 grains (blue)
• Fleck 5600 SXT 16,000 grains (black)

The Fleck 5600SXT with a whole house filter

AFW Filters Built Ultimate Fleck 5600SXT 48k 

This model is a whole house water softening system with radial flow carbon whole house pre-filter system.

The radial flow carbon filter helps on removing sand, sediment, tastes, odors, and chemicals including chlorine, chloramines, herbicides, & pesticides.

Fleck 5600SXT Water Softener Valve Programming

Fleck 7000SXT

Fleck 7000 SXT (84FL-7000S) Meter 32,000 Grain Water Softener 9″ x 48″; 1.0 CF

The Fleck 7000SXT is a high flow rate system that is ideal for residential and light commercial purposes.

It is a single tank system and offers units in different capacities from 24,000 to 120,000 grains which include:

Fleck 7000 SXT (84FL-7000S) Meter 32,000 Grain – 9″ x 48″; 1.0 CF

Fleck 7000 SXT (94FL-7000S) Meter 48,000 Grain -10 x 54″; 1.5 CF”

Fleck 7000 SXT (74FL-7000S) Meter 64,000 Grain – 12″ x 52″; 2.0 CF

Fleck 7000 SXT (94FL-7080S) Meter 80,000 Grain – 13″ x 54″; 2.5 CF (black)

96K, Fleck 7000Sxt 96,000 Grain Capacity With 7000 Sxt Metered Valve (abundant flow)

110K, Fleck 7000Sxt 110,000 Grain Capacity With 7000 Sxt Metered Valve (abundant flow)

Genesis water softener

The genesis water softener is another best brand available when it comes to the water softener.

All Genesis system has Demand Metered control head and comes with 10% Crosslink Resin.

The manufacturer of the Genesis system is unknown, but the discount water softener is well known for selling Genesis water softener, handling warranty and shipping issues.

The company offers different whole house water softener models, which include:

Genesis EconoSoft

Genesis Econosoft provides a variety of capacities such as 24,000, 3200, 40000 and 48000 grains; it utilizes downflow regeneration.

When it comes to warranty Genesis Econosoft offers lifetime warranty on resin and brine tank and 7 – years warranty on the control head.

Discount Water Softeners Revolution

The Discount Water Softeners Revolution has different capacities such as 40000, 48000, 64000, 80,000, and 96000 grains. It utilizes an up-flow regeneration.

This model offers a warranty lifetime warranty on the resin and brine tank and 10- years warranty on the control head

Discount Water Softeners Genesis 2 Premier

The Discount Water Softeners Premier offers a variety of capacities such as 24,000, 32000, 40000, 48000, 64000, 80,000 and 96000 grains. It uses up-flow regeneration.

This model too has a warranty of lifetime warranty on resin and brine tank and 10- years warranty on the control head.

Read more on our Genesis water softener review to learn more differences in each model.

Genesis Water Softener Setup and Installation Video – Discount Water Softeners

Pelican advantage series

Pelican Advantage Series PS48 Salt Water Softener 

Pelican water softener is well known for a salt-free water softener, but the company has manufactured a salt-based water softener Pelican Advantage Series PS48.

It uses either salt or potassium to treat hard water.

This system has a large tank size with high capacity resin and a high flow rate.

The Pelican Advantage Series PS48 has 5-Button Programmable Pro Series Electronic Head for quiet and efficient performance.

It operates in three ways, which include backwashing, regeneration and rinse.

It also features battery power back up to 8-hours.

Tier 1

Tier 1 Everyday series

Tier1 48,000 Grain High-Efficiency Digital Water Softener for Hard Water

Summary

• Capacity- 48,000 grains

The tier1 has a Digital meter control valve with an LCD

The package includes 10 x 54 Inch Mineral Tank, 15 x 34 Inch Brine Tank, valve with bypass and adapter.

This series is available in 32,000 and 64,000-grain capacity

How to Program a Tier1 165-150 48,000 Grain Water Softener Valve

More tier 1 series

Tier 1 advance series

Tier1 for Hardness, Iron and Manganese Reduction (elite series)

• Tier1 Essential Certified Series 45,000 Grain

• Tier1 Essential Certified Series 30,000 Grain

Tier Advanced series

• Tier1 Essential Certified Series 48,000 Grain

Tier1 water softener+ 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System

• Tier1 Essential Certified Series 30,000 Grain
• Tier1 Essential Certified Series 45,000 Grain

Water Softener with Ultra-Filtration Hollow Fiber (uf system)

• Tier1 Essential Series 48,000 Grain
• Tier1 Essential Series 32,000 Grain
• Tier1 Essential Series 64,000 Grain

Tier1 Essential Series Water Softener with Under Sink Reverse Osmosis+ Glass Water Bottles

• Tier1 Essential Series 48,000 Grain
• Tier1 Essential Series 32,000 Grain
• Tier1 Essential Series 64,000 Grain

SpringWell Water Softener

Spring Well Water Filter and Salt Based Water Softener

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The Spring Well Water Filter and Salt Based Water Softener is used to remove iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and hard water minerals.

It can remove up to 8 ppm of Hydrogen Sulfide, up to 7 PPM Iron and 1 PPM Manganese.

The water softener has the electronic metered valve mounted atop the resin tank, the system measures water by the gallon before running a cleaning cycle. The system runs the cleaning cycle once the resin bed reaches its saturation point

The water filter is a single tank with an air pocket mounted on the top. As the water passes through the air pocket iron, sulfur, and manganese is oxidized, the Springwell AIO System filter oxidized iron, sulfur, and manganese

This system is easy to charge with the use of Bluetooth technology. Adjust your system’s settings such as air draw, backwash cycles, timing, and more in the palm of your hand.

Pentair WS48-56sxt10 Fleck water softener

Pentair WS48-56sxt10 Fleck water softener, Black

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The Pentair system uses a Fleck 5600SXT Digital on-demand control valve. The valve has a 5-year warranty and features backlit LCD touchpad controls 48-hour internal power backup and a user-friendly interface.

It comes with a Black structural mineral tank made of a durable poly-glass tank with a 10-year warranty and the standard square black brine tank that hold about 250 lbs. Of salt. The tank includes safety float prevents overfilling and the overflow drain acts as an additional backup to avoid water messes

This model has a 10% Cross-linked resin, valve with bypass, and adapter.

Aquasure water softener

Aquasure Harmony Series 48,000 Grains

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The Aquasure Harmony Series is equipped with Aquatrol Advanced Digital On-Demand Meter Control Head, in and out bypass, resin tank with distributor tube, brine tank with overflow regulator, brine line, drain line, 1″ NPT Male Adapter, and pre-filled premium quality resin.

This model can treat up to 48,000 Grain of hardness, perfect for the household size of 2-4 bathrooms and up to 5 people.

Aquasure Whole House Water Softener allows 3 types of regeneration which include time clock delayed control, meter immediate control, and meter delayed control. The control head customizable to fit any individual needs and special applications.

The resin tank is constructed of High strength corrosion resistant fiberglass lined polyethylene tank and comes with a 5-year warranty.

Aquasure Harmony Series is available in different capacity 32,000 grains suitable for 1-2 bathrooms and up to 3 people, 48,000 Grains ideal for 3-4 bathrooms, and up to 5 people and 64,000 grains perfect for a household size of 4-6 bathrooms and up to 7 people.

Aquasure Water Softener w/Aquatrol Digital Head and 10″ Sediment Dual Purpose Whole House Water Filter (32,000 Grains)

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This model is made up of two systems the AS-F110SCP Dual Purpose Pre-filter helps to remove larger particles and chemicals that may be harmful to your home and the AS-HS32D whole house water softening system to soften hard water

The AS-F110SCP prefilter includes an outer layer sediment filter that helps remove suspended particles like sediment and rust and inner layer Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Dual Purpose Pre-Filter which help remove chemicals, chlorine taste, and odor. The filter has a capacity of 50,000 gallons. 

The whole house water softener includes a resin tank and brine tank. All Aquasure water softener are fully customized to regenerate in three types which include time clock delayed control, meter immediate control, and meter delayed control

It is available in 32,000 grains ideal for 1 to 2 bathrooms and up to 3 family members and 64, 000 grains perfect for 4 to 5 bathrooms and up to 7 family members.

Aquasure Whole House Water Softener/Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter Bundle (48,000 Grains)

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The system includes Whole House Water Softener/Reverse Osmosis.

It is available in 32,000-grain ideal for 1 to 2 bathrooms and up to 3 family members 48,000 grain capacity which is ideal for 3-4 bathrooms and up to 5 people and 64,000 grain perfect for 4 to 5 bathrooms and up to 6 family members

AFWfilters water softener system

AFWfilters 5600SXT 48,000 grains

The system is best to remove hardness in water using the ion-exchange process. 

It uses Fleck 5600sxt Digital on-demand Metered control head with paddlewheel meter.

Metered design measures water usage and regenerates when necessary.

The Fleck 5600SXTdigital control valve is easy to use and set-up.

Also, the control valve has features such as backlit LCD, touchpad controls, 48-hour internal power backup, and a user-friendly interface

In addition to the Fleck 5600SXT control valve, it has an outstanding 5-year warranty.

This AFWfilters model is a whole house water softener system that has a capacity of 48,000 grains that makes it suit a home of 3-6 people with around three bathrooms.

The product comes with a durable tank that has a 10-year warranty.

The black brine tank is square and measures 14″x34″ and can hold about 250 lbs. of salt. 

In addition to the brine tank, it includes safety float, which prevents overfilling and the overflow drain that acts as an additional backup to avoid water messes.

The AFW also comes with Black Structural 10×54″.

In the package include Fleck bypass valve, 1″ male threaded yoke connection, installation instruction and 1.5 cubic feet high capacity resin (8% Crosslink).

The AFWfilters system is available in different sizes and colors.

The colors are blue, black and almond which include 

AFWfilter Fleck 5600SXT 64,000 Grain

Uses Fleck 5600SXT Digital SXT Metered control valve 

It comes preloaded with 2.0 cubic ft of High Capacity Resin 8% crosslink in the resin tank for easy installation.

This model includes Black USA Pentair mineral and brine tanks with safety float.

Available in Almond, blue or Black.

AFWFilters IRONPRO2 64,000 grain blue

The package includes AFW Filters USB drive instructions, lubricant, sanitizer, and hardness test strip so you can set the unit correctly.

AFWfilters Iron Pro2 64,000 grain 

The AFWFilters ironpro2 is a combination of both water softener and iron filter.

This model has a capacity of 64,000 grains and has a fine mesh resin designed for iron removal.

It uses a Fleck 5600SXT digital metered control valve, which is easy to use and has a warranty of 5-years.

It is capable of removing hardness up to 75 GPG, Iron up to 6-8 ppm range, Manganese up to 6 ppm, sediment, sand Pand rust.

 This comes complete with brine tank, 1″ Bypass Valve, 12″x48″ Structural USA Tank and DIY instructions. The tank color may vary.

The AFWfilters IRONPRO2 is available in different sizes and colors:

AFWFilters IRONPRO2 32,000 grain black

AFWFilters IRONPRO2 40,000 grain black 

AFWFilters IRONPRO2 48,000 grain black 

AFWFilters IRONPRO2 64,000 grain black 

AFWFilters IRONPRO2 80,000 grain almond

602abcWATER water softener

ABCwaters Built Fleck 5600sxt 48,000  

Summary

Capacity- 48,000 grains

It best fits small homes, apartment, and mobile homes

The system removes calcium and magnesium ions that cause hard water using an ion exchange process.

This model has a capacity of 48,000 grains and Flow up to 12 GPM making it ideal for household sizes of 2-5 people.

This Complete whole house water softener system is powered by Fleck 5600SXT digital metered control valve. The valve has an outstanding 5-years warranty.

With the metered control design, the water used is measured, and the system only regenerates when it needs to.

The Fleck 5600sxt digital metered control valve offers added features such as a back-lit LCD touchpad controls and 48-hour internal power backup.

The ABCWater system comes with a Black Structural mineral tank, which is a Durable poly-glass tank and is backed with a 10-years warranty. 

The Brine tank is black and standard Clack square which measures 15x17x33″ and can hold 250lbs of salt.

The brine tank with a safety float prevents overfilling, and the overflow drain acts as an additional backup to avoid water messes.

It comes preloaded with 1.5 cubic feet 10% Crosslinked resin.

Preloading the resin helps the consumer avoid additional heavy lifting and the mess that comes along with resin loading.

When it comes to supporting the company offers technical phone support Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 am to 4 pm Arizona time.

The support also includes iPhone ‘Facetime’ help if you require video for visual assistance

The package includes an installation kit and detailed installation instruction that allows most homeowners to install the system for themselves.

The installation kit contains water hardness test strips, silicone lubricant for ‘o’-rings, and sanitizer packet to flush your new system.

More 602abcWATER built fleck 5600SXT

ABCwaters Pentair 3/4 48,000 10% 

ABCwaters Built Fleck 5600sxt 48,000 Water Softener with UPGRADED 10% Resin + Hardness Test + Install Kit + 2 Stainless Steel Connectors

ABCwaters Built Fleck 5600sxt 32,000 WATER SOFTENER with 10% High Capacity Resin

ABCwaters ABCtriplecombo Triple Combo 

The ABCwaters combo is a combination of whole house water softener, Upflow Carbon Filtration System, and 5-stage Reverse Osmosis drinking water system.

The whole house water softener system has a capacity of 48, 000 grain, is controlled by popular Fleck 5600sxt digital valve meter and uses 10% Crosslinked resin.

Reverse Osmosis drinking water system is a 5-stage filtration system which includes sediment, activated carbon block, thin-film composite membrane, and a post inline carbon filters.

It is capable of removing contaminants such as chlorine, lead, nitrates, chromium, arsenic, a range of toxic heavy metals, organic impurities, fluoride, bacteria, and viruses 

The up-flow carbon filtration system removes chemicals, bad tastes, and odors, which is excellent for protecting & extending the life of water softener resin.

In the package include Fleck on-demand digital meter 5600 SXT valve, black resin tank 10″ diameter PG 2. 5T, black 36-inch brine tank with safety float, Fleck bypass valve, 1″ male threaded yoke connection and 1. 5 cubic feet of high capacity upgraded 10% crosslink resin.

This model, both mineral and brine tank are black and backed by a 10-year warranty. Other colors are available upon request. 

The Fleck 5600SXT valve is backed with a 5-year warranty.

Also, the system includes Upflow carbon filtration, hardness Test, 5-stage Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System, lead-free brushed metal faucet, 2-gallon storage tank, water & drain line, valves & accessories. 

Dura water softener

USA Fleck 5600 SXT Metered On-demand 48,000 Grain by Dura water 

The dura whole house water softener system is powered by the Fleck 5600 SXT Metered control valve and has a capacity of 48,000 grains.

This system comes complete with:

• 10 x 54-inch Structural Made in the USA black fiberglass mineral tank
• USA 14 x 34 Brine Tank with safety float
• 1.5 cubic feet standard 8% resin
• Fleck 5600 SXT On-Demand Digital Metered control valve with Upgraded Paddlewheel Meter
• Noryl bypass with a 1-inch male threaded yoke

DURAWATER Fleck 5600 SXT Iron Pro 48,000 Grain

The ABCwaters 48k-56sxt is a combination of water softener and iron filter.

It treats a whole house up to 48,000 grains and is controlled by Fleck 5600Sxt digital metered control valve for efficiency and ease of use.

The valve is backed by a 5-year warranty

The system is ideal for homes with 2-5 people, 2-3 baths and able to remove all hardness, iron up to 6-8 ppm range, manganese up to 6 ppm, sediment, sand, and rust.

This complete system includes Bypass valve, DIY instructions, Fleck 5600SXT digital Metered Control Valve, brine tank with safety float and overflow drain, 1 inch Noryl plastic male threaded bypass and 10 x 54 Black resin tank loaded with 1.5 cubic foot of fine mesh resin. 

The standard square brine tank measures 14 x 14 x 34 and can hold about 250 lbs. of salt

DuraWater water softener with reverse osmosis system

This is a combination of both whole house water softener and 5-stage reverse osmosis system.

The system comes complete with:

• Black USA Mineral tank loaded with the resin
• USA 14 x 14 Brine Tank with safety float
• Complete 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis System with 75gpd Membrane
• Fleck 5600 SXT On-Demand Digital Metered control valve
• Noryl Plastic male threaded Bypass
• Brine Line and small parts kit
• 3.2-gallon storage tank.

It is available in different sizes, which include:

DuraWater 5600sxt Metered Softener Reverse Osmosis System (32,000 Grain 3/4 Inch Bypass), Black

DuraWater Fleck 5600 SXT Metered Softener Reverse Osmosis System (32,000 Grain 1 Inch Bypass), Black

DuraWater Fleck 5600 SXT Metered Softener Reverse Osmosis (48,000 Grain 1 Inch Bypass) Combo System, Black

DuraWater Fleck 5600 SXT Metered Softener Reverse Osmosis System (48,000 Grain 3/4 Inch Bypass), Black

DuraWater Fleck 48k water softener, 48, 000 Grain, Almond

DuraWater Fleck 5600 SXT Metered Softener Reverse Osmosis System (64,000 Grain 3/4 Inch Bypass), Black

DuraWater Fleck 5600 SXT Metered Softener Reverse Osmosis System (64,000 Grain 1 Inch Bypass), Black