Softeners
Softeners are commonly used where water has high levels of calcium and magnesium.
According to the Water Quality Association: “The term hardness was originally applied to waters that were hard to wash in, referring to the soap wasting properties of hard water. Hardness prevents soap from lathering by causing the development of an insoluble curdy precipitate in the water; hardness typically causes the buildup of hardness scale (such as seen in cooking pans). Dissolved calcium and magnesium salts are primarily responsible for most scaling in pipes and water heaters and cause numerous problems in laundry, kitchen, and bath. Hardness is usually expressed in grains per gallon (or ppm) as calcium carbonate equivalent.”
BUILDER GRADE
3000 Series Softeners – Clack Valve Platform
The 3000 series whole house softeners can accommodate smaller and larger homes depending on the size of Clack control. The 3000 series softeners will remove hardness, iron and manganese.
Standard Features
- Clack High Flow Valve Platform
- Premium grade softener resin
- Brine tank with float assembly
System Advantages
- Softened, iron and manganese free water at every tap.
- Prevents hardness scale on glassware, plumbing fixtures and appliances.
- Reduces soap usage.
- Operates problem free for years with rugged valves.
Clack Valve Features
- Solid State microprocessor with easy access front panel settings.
- Front panel display for time of day, days until next regeneration, volume remaining, current flow rate and totalizer (total volume used), and “tank in service indication”.
- Uses high flow distributor tube.
- Four methods to initiate regeneration.
- Optional double backwash feature.
- Coin Cell Lithium battery back-up with an 8 hour carry over.
Softener Component Details - Clack
Component | Included | Comment |
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WQA Gold Seal Certified Resin | Yes | 8% Crosslink Purolite C-100 or Equal |
NSF Certified Fiberglass Tank | Yes | Natural Color Only |
NSF Certified Clack Valve 1" | Yes | 1x60" High Flow Distributor Tube |
NSF Certified Clack Valve 1.25" | Yes | 1.25" Distributor Tube w/930 Basket |
Brine Tank with Float Assembly | Yes | Size Varies |
Bypass Valve | Optional | Strongly recommended. |
Adapter Kit | Yes | Must Specify with Order |
Series 3000 Water Softeners Clack Valve
Model | Capacity | Resin (CF) | Service Flow Rate (GPM) | Min. Backwash Flow Rate (GPM) | Brine System | Mineral Tank Size |
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HSO-30-WS1 | 30,000 | 1 | 4-7 | 2.2 | 18x40 Round with Float | 9x48 |
HSO-45-WS1 | 45,000 | 1.5 | 6-8 | 2.4 | 18x40 Round with Float | 10x54 |
HSO-60-WS1 | 60,000 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 18x40 Round with Float | 12x52 |
HSO-75-WS125 | 75,000 | 2.5 | 10-12 | 3.5 | 18x40 Round with Float | 13x54 |
HSO-90-WS125 | 90,000 | 3 | 11-17 | 4 | 24x40 Round with Float | 14x65 |
HSO-120-WS125 | 120,000 | 4 | 14-21 | 5 | 24x40 Round with Float | 16x65 |
HSO-150-WS125 | 150,000 | 5 | 18-36 | 8 | 24x40 Round with Float | 18x65 |
Link to NSF for a listing of Clack certified components used for systems.
System Notes:
- Tank size may vary based upon local requirements.
- Systems do not have plumbing connections included. Order separately.
2000 Series Softeners – Autotrol
Standard Features
- Automatic regeneration with Autotrol 268 Valve with Timer or Meter
- Premium grade softener resin
- Brine tank with float assembly
System Advantages
- Softened, iron and manganese free water at every tap.
- Prevents hardness scale on glassware, plumbing fixtures and appliances.
- Reduces soap usage.
- Operates problem free for years with rugged Autotrol valves.
Autotrol Valve Features
- Flow Rating 5-17 gpm
- Large 1″ ports for high-flow applications.
- Designed with fewer service parts than any valve of comparable function – longer life, shorter service calls.
- Bypass attachment makes maintenance exceptionally fast.
Softener Component Details - Autotrol
Component | 268/740 Series | 268/760 Series | Comment |
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WQA Gold Seal Certified Resin | Yes | Yes | 8% Crosslink Purolite C-100 |
Fiberglass Tank | Yes | Yes | Natural Color Only |
Autotrol Valve | 268 | 268 | |
740 Electronic Time Clock | Yes | No | |
760 Electronic Control & Mechanical Meter | No | Yes | |
1x60" High Flow Distributor Tube | Yes | Yes | |
Brine Tank with Float Assembly | Yes | Yes | Size Varies |
Plastic Bypass Valve | Optional | Optional | Strongly recommended. |
Adapter Kit - Copper 1.25", 1" or 0.75" | No | No | Must Specify with Order - Additional Charge |
Adapter Kit -CPVC 1" or 0.75" | No | No | Must Specify with Order - Additional Charge |
Series 2000 Water Softeners Autotrol 740 - Electronic Time Clock
Model | Capacity | Resin (CF) | Service Flow Rate (GPM) | Min. Backwash Flow Rate (GPM) | Brine System | Mineral Tank Size |
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HSO-23-268740 | 23,000 | 0.75 | 5 | 2 | 18x35 Round/Float | 8x44 |
HSO-30-268740 | 45,000 | 1 | 6-7 | 2.4 | 18x35 Round/Float | 9x48 |
HSO-45-268740 | 60,000 | 1.5 | 6-8 | 2.4 | 18x40 Round/Float | 10x54 |
HSO-60-268740 | 75,000 | 2 | 8 | 3.5 | 18x40 Round/Float | 12x52 |
HSO-75-268740 | 90,000 | 2.5 | 10-12 | 3.5 | 18x40 Round/Float | 13x54 |
Series 2000 Water Softeners Autotrol 760 - Mechanical Meter Models
Model | Capacity | Resin (CF) | Service Flow Rate (GPM) | Min. Backwash Flow Rate (GPM) | Brine System | Mineral Tank Size |
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HSO-23-268760 | 23,000 | 0.75 | 5 | 2 | 18x35 Round/Float | 8x44 |
HSO-30-268760 | 45,000 | 1 | 6-7 | 2.4 | 18x35 Round/Float | 9x48 |
HSO-45-268760 | 60,000 | 1.5 | 6-8 | 2.4 | 18x40 Round/Float | 10x54 |
HSO-60-268760 | 75,000 | 2 | 8 | 3.5 | 18x40 Round/Float | 12x52 |
HSO-75-268760 | 90,000 | 2.5 | 10-12 | 3.5 | 18x40 Round/Float | 13x54 |
System Notes:
- Tank size and color may vary based upon local requirements.
- Mineral tank color will match brine tank color.
- Systems do not have plumbing connections included. Order separately.
1000 Series Softeners – Fleck
The UA 1000 series whole house softeners are designed to remove hardness, iron and manganese.
Standard Features
- Fleck 5600SXT
- Premium grade softener resin
- Brine tank with float assembly
System Advantages
- Softened, iron and manganese free water at every tap.
- Prevents hardness scale on glassware, plumbing fixtures and appliances.
- Reduces soap usage.
- Operates problem free for years with rugged valves.
Fleck Valve Features
- Made in USA of domestic and foreign parts
- Basic valve with simple electronics
- Service flow rate of 20 gpm; backwash flowrate of 7 gpm
- For use on softeners up to 13” tanks
- SXT electronics allow for adjustable cycle times & capacity reserve
- Downflow or upflow operation
- Optional bypass
Softener Component Details - Fleck
Component | Included | Comment |
---|---|---|
WQA Gold Seal Certified Resin | Yes | 8% Crosslink Purolite C-100 or Equal |
Fiberglass Tank | Yes | Natural Color Only |
Fleck 5600SXT Valve | Yes | |
1x60" High Flow Distributor Tube | Yes | |
Brine Tank with Float Assembly | Yes | Size Varies |
Bypass Valve | Optional | Strongly recommended. |
Series 1000 Water Softeners Fleck 5600SXT
Model | Capacity | Resin (CF) | Service Flow Rate (GPM) | Min. Backwash Flow Rate (GPM) | Brine System | Mineral Tank Size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSO-15-56SXT | 15,000 | 0.5 | 4-5 | 1.5 | 18x35 Round/Float | 8x35 |
HSO-24-56SXT | 24,000 | 0.75 | 5 | 2 | 18x35 Round/Float | 8x44 |
HSO-30-56SXT | 30,000 | 1 | 6-7 | 2.4 | 18x35 Round/Float | 9x48 |
HSO-45-56SXT | 45,000 | 1.5 | 6-8 | 2.4 | 18x40 Round/Float | 10x54 |
HSO-60-56SXT | 60,000 | 2 | 8 | 3.5 | 18x40 Round/Float | 12x52 |
System Notes:
- Tank size and color may vary based upon local requirements.
- Mineral tank color will match brine tank color.
- Systems do not have plumbing connections included. Order separately.
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