We have a Fleck 5600 iron removal only and would like to add a water softner unit in conjunction. Possible &amp; recommendations
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Yes, you could install a softener following your iron filter. The size of the softener will really depend on your water hardness and your average daily water use. It depends on these levels, but most homes will typically use a 48K-64K water softener. The two most common valves used that we would recommend is the Fleck 2510SXT of the 5600SXT. The 2510SXT has a dual-motor design and tends to have fewer maintenance problems. The 5600SXT will still soften the water just as well is a little bit less expensive, but does tend to need maintenance a bit more often than the 2510SXT. However, it is usually something fairly simple and relatively inexpensive, such as a motor, seals & spacers, or a piston. A complete water test would allow us to give you the most accurate recommendation on a system, but we could still do very well with just the hardness level.
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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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To save yourself some time, just call up your local water softener company and ask if they sell medium. It saved me some shipping, and supported a local company. It just happened that they had the Ionac C249, which I put in my Kenmore.
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Check with the manual if they allow water softener? I just remove my unit from the shop after 2 months use because I need bigger size. my unit is like new condition If you interest I can sale it to you. Good luck
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I don't know for sure, but I would think so. I think the hard water residue or water softner residue would build up. I know it shortened the life of my steam iron. Personally I wouldn't chance it. Go on Haan.com for more info.
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Sorry with out a water analysis I am unable to recommend any thing for your use the pro filter will remove some iron and treat water hardness to a degree should your water fit in the parameters of the filter no extra filters are needed I or no one can honestly recommend what you need with out first knowing the quality of water you have Have a good day Clarence White white pump service, Devine, Texas Willing to answer any question you may have once I know what I am dealing with or give the dealer you are purchasing the unit from with information I am asking for they should be able to answer all your questions
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Should install before softerner. There are some video explained on youtube too.
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I do not have a hard water problem here, but having loved in Arizona previously, from Experience with hard water there, I would not use this unit unless I had a water softener system installed and functioning prior to installation.
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I have both a Swash 1000 and a Swash 900 - only the 900 came with filters, which I have not used. I have not had a problem with the Swash 1000 in the year that it has been in operation but I can imagine that hard water would be a concern as there is no provision for flushing the unit with a weak acid such as a vinegar solution
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We also have a water softener and according to the directions that came with the iron, I use bottled spring water. The directions say you can use tap, but I didn't want to chance it. It also mentions in the directions not to use distilled water.
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YES YES YES! I was so frustrated with our old tub with the nasty iron stains from well water. All the usual suspects never worked adequately, like CLR. Then I read someone's post on an online forum sharing how she had a 100 year old tub, and she used Bar Keepers Friend and it worked beautifully without harming the finish. So since our house is just about as old as that, I went right out and got BKF and it is awesome. The tub now sparkles after using it. Can't speak for toilets. For that I use The Works. And that works like a champ. Good luck!
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usually a fleck 5600 metered head is used on a softener system. if it is used for that purpose the piston inside the head is a special one designed for the softener. it is always best to buy both the head and the meter at the same time, and they usually come as a unit. hope this helps. good luckcharlie
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Well from my understanding this system will have to be installed before the water softener if that was the case. It's to remove cap in ur water
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I have iron well water too. Don't know about this stuff but I can tell you that Zud cleanser is your best and probably only friend for this problem.
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I don't have this system yet but am looking at it. I saw this question posted on the 28401E model and it was stated that the difference between the two was that the 28401E is an older model and the 28403E is the newer model. The newer 28403E has a water softening system on it.
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It works fine with my Kinetico. But we have well water with a lot of iron. You might want to check with your local dealer
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I would place it before the water softener. The water softener is probably a lot more expensive than this filter, so I would clean out the minerals, iron, etc, before running the water through my softener. I've had this system for 3 months now, and so far it is working great at removing odors & the red iron that stains.