Lost Texan
New Member
Purchase a 48,000 grain water softener about a month ago with a Fleck 6700xtr controller. I've tried to read posts and visited web site trying to get the 'best' settings for lowest regen costs with no luck. Thus, I'm asking for help. Salt use is my main focus and water second. Also, with my current settings I have lost soft water with about 200-300 gals left in service (not in reserve yet). Here are my details to help you help me:
family of 4 which goes to 6 about once a month (I have 2 and sometimes 3 girls using on the high end of average)
water hardness of 22 grains per gallon (confirmed through several local water softener suppliers)
6700xtr settings
meter delayed fixed reserve
Capacity setting 48,000 grains
safety factor 20%
regen override 10 days
Current settings (all in minutes)
Regenerant Flow
(Down Flow Double Back Wash)
Back Flush 6
Brine and Slow Rinse 50
Back Wash 6
Rapid Rinse 6
Brine Tank Fill 12
Here is what was 'recommended' from the business I purchase from:
6700xtr settings
meter delayed fixed reserve
capacity setting 32,000 grains
safety factor 20%
regen override 14 days
Recommended settings (all in minutes)
Regenerant Flow
(Down Flow Double Back Wash)
Back Flush 8
Brine and Slow Rinse 50
Back Wash 0
Rapid Rinse 8
Brine Tank Fill 14
Please let me know your thoughts and recommendations.
Lost Texan
family of 4 which goes to 6 about once a month (I have 2 and sometimes 3 girls using on the high end of average)
water hardness of 22 grains per gallon (confirmed through several local water softener suppliers)
6700xtr settings
meter delayed fixed reserve
Capacity setting 48,000 grains
safety factor 20%
regen override 10 days
Current settings (all in minutes)
Regenerant Flow
(Down Flow Double Back Wash)
Back Flush 6
Brine and Slow Rinse 50
Back Wash 6
Rapid Rinse 6
Brine Tank Fill 12
Here is what was 'recommended' from the business I purchase from:
6700xtr settings
meter delayed fixed reserve
capacity setting 32,000 grains
safety factor 20%
regen override 14 days
Recommended settings (all in minutes)
Regenerant Flow
(Down Flow Double Back Wash)
Back Flush 8
Brine and Slow Rinse 50
Back Wash 0
Rapid Rinse 8
Brine Tank Fill 14
Please let me know your thoughts and recommendations.
Lost Texan