I have purchased a new water softener, and am confused as to specs and how
to program accordingly.

Identified as a 40,000 grain unit, but not sure if this is correct. I have
to set the meter and reserve, but not sure what I should based the
calculation on. Using a Fleck 5600SE control valve.

Specs:

1.25cu ft resin
Salt Setting is 15lbs

Hardness (compensated hardness) is 20.


Should I base my usage calculations for the meter on 40,000 grains? Or is
this really a 32,000 grains unit? 37,500?

Thanks,

Nav wrote:

I have purchased a new water softener, and am confused as to specs and how
to program accordingly.

Identified as a 40,000 grain unit, but not sure if this is correct. I have
to set the meter and reserve, but not sure what I should based the
calculation on. Using a Fleck 5600SE control valve.

Specs:

1.25cu ft resin
Salt Setting is 15lbs

Hardness (compensated hardness) is 20.

Should I base my usage calculations for the meter on 40,000 grains? Or is
this really a 32,000 grains unit? 37,500?

Thanks,

I think the following should help you:

http://www.pure-earth.com/softcalc.html

http://www.qualitywatertreatment.com/5600se.htm