I am thinking about replacing my Culligan Water Softener with a Fleck and was looking for some imput. Also, what model is the better one.
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Depends on your pipe size. You should always select a unit that matches your inlet water supply pipe diameter to maximize flow and minimize pressure drop. In most cases this is either 3/4 or 1 inch. The supply pipe diameter is the one that comes into your home. In the case of municipal water supply, this is the diameter of the pipe immediately after the water meter. If you are on a well, the pipe is the one immediately after your pressure tank (also called an expansion or bladder tank). Do not consider the larger 1" size if your pipe is 3/4" in diameter - only costs more and provides you with no real benefit, however, if you have 1" or 1 1/4" pipe - get a 1" or 1 1/4 inch system. If you have 3/4" piping, consider our model WS4M using the Fleck 5600SXT, if 1" go with the WS6M using the Fleck 2510SXT. By the way, on Amazon, there are other companies trying to represent their product as ours - it is a very different product, different resin, tanks, etc. If you are interested in the CAI product, be sure it both is "Manufactured by" and "ships from" CAI Technologies.
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I am going to second that yes. I have a GE housing (GXWH40L) that came from that orange home store. I've used Whirlpool filters from the blue home store, and these Culligan filters from Amazon. This 4.5" x 10" filter is a standard/commodity item. This is the best deal I could come up with.
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I personally like this much better than fels Napthpa. I think it cleans better.
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Even though this filter helps to soften water in your house, still a regular softener is more efficient.I would suggest to start with this filter anyway because it is better for your health to remove chlorine,and then add a softener if your water remains hard.
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I am happy with my 2510. Moen's website does not describe any differences. It is another $ 20+ and I don't think it's worth it.
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I would like to know if you decided to buy one and which model you bought if you bought any. I want to buy a good deep cleaner but I can not decide which model to buy. Thank you in andvace for your response.
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I think that would be a different model... My old softener was a 12x48 tank and this one so far is working great... The old smaller system was regenerating every 4 days by a mechanical timer system. This one regenerates based on water usage and with our small household I've went the full maximum of 14 days before regeneration... I expect my salt usage will go way down... I really like it!! I had to redo my plumbing to accommodate the larger tank, but that wasn't too difficult and well worth the effort...
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Even though this filter helps to soften water in your house, still a regular softener is more efficient. I would suggest to start with this filter anyway because it is better for your health to remove chlorine, and then add a softener if your water remains hard.
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I have very hard public water. The minerals build up and are hard to remove, but I waited a long time and probably should have done it once a week. Scrubbing too hard ruined it. For the price, convenience (no filter) and for how quietly it runs, I do love this unit. This is the is the 3rd one I've purchased and am not disappointed. I have one in my bedroom and a child's bedroom and run in on high every night in the winter. Holmes makes a water softener, so I am trying that now, but even if it doesn't work, if I have to replace the unit in a couple years, for the $40 investment, it's well worth it. I have very hard public water. The minerals build up and are hard to remove, but I waited a long time and probably should have done it once a week. Scrubbing too hard ruined it. For the price, convenience (no filter) and for how quietly it runs, I do love this unit. This is the is the 3rd one I've purchased and am not disappointed. I have one in my bedroom and a child's bedroom and run in on high every night in the winter. Holmes makes a water softener, so I am trying that now, but even if it doesn't work, if I have to replace the unit in a couple years, for the $40 investment, it's well... » Read More I have very hard public water. The minerals build up and are hard to remove, but I waited a long time and probably should have done it once a week. Scrubbing too hard ruined it. For the price, convenience (no filter) and for how quietly it runs, I do love this unit. This is the is the 3rd one I've purchased and am not disappointed. I have one in my bedroom and a child's bedroom and run in on high every night in the winter. Holmes makes a water softener, so I am trying that now, but even if it doesn't work, if I have to replace the unit in a couple years, for the $40 investment, it's well worth it. « Show Less
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It's a good machine for what's available today. I returned two of the "new water saving" machines that are useless, that's on the market today. Then I found this one. I LOVE this machine. It's as close to an "older version" washer as your going to find. The agitator works great but not like 30 years ago. It is NOT as weak as the new water and energy saving models. Those actually left stains on my clothes. This has not. Everything is clean, and I can add extra water, softener or bleach when I want to, not when the machine dictates it through a cup holder. " I like extra bleach at times when needed. " You wont be disappointed with this machine. It CLEANS clothes unlike the water savers today. I wish it held a larger load like the old monster sized "heavy duty" machines but it in fact cleans well. No bells and whistles but clean clothes and spins like the dickens so ready for the dryer. It's worth every penny !! You will NOT find a washer like the ones from 30 years ago...I already spent near a year trying. This is the next best one, and comes in second to those older models we loved so much. When it goes I will buy this same one again...
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Shirley...I'm going to save you some time. I've owned both the WaterBoss 700 and the Whirlpool 44,000 grain water softeners. It's simple...buy the Whirlpool and avoid the WaterBoss. The WaterBoss caused extensive damage to my finished basement when the resin tank failed (within its warranty period) and flooded said basement. The Whirlpool has required nothing except refilling salt and has performed perfect.Buy the Whirlpool and do not buy the WaterBoss.
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I actually own both of them. When I compare their performance side by side, they both seem to diffuse the same amount of water(That is, the stream of vapor is very similar). I think it all depends on what you're looking for, just that it works or that it looks pretty. Personally I like the design of Young Living better, but it is much more expensive. The smiley daisy on the other hand has several color lights that you can choose from or set to change color constantly (you can also turn off the light setting). They both have auto turn-off when water runs out, but the Smiley Daisy also has an intermittent setting, in case you don't want it to run nonstop. I hope this is helpfull!
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Installed a unit in Las Vegas connected to the Water District to replace a traditional salt based water softener. Las Vegas has very hard water. The Aquios system did not work for this application. Pots, pans, silverware, glasses, dishes began to show deposits almost immediately. Some of the family could also "feel" the hardness of the water in the shower. I like the compactness of the unit compared to a traditional water softener, but it did not "soften" our water. We removed the unit and installed a Morton water softener unit.
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Just watched a YouTube video on this one. Appears to be much less wobbly than the Elenco model. If I was going to redo my buy, I would buy the wacky lab model since they basically look the same when complete.
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I am not familiar with the Whirlpool, however I do LIKE Whirlpool products in general. The waterboss was my most problematic water softener, just don't choose waterboss. Hope that helps a little.
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I have the Fleck 5600SXT 48K grain unit and could not be happier. The unit is adjustable so it is not a one size fits all solution. Check with your water supplier for the hardness rating of your water and set the unit. It will do the rest. It accounts for hardness and measures your usage to determine recycle times and frequency. You set it and it does the rest.
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I don't no if this will help, but I did call doulton once and and they were very helpful with my questions. I do own both and they look exactly the same except for size. He also told me if you use fairly clean water, they will last for years if you scrub any grime off it. But call them, they are great to answer Qs