Great forum...
Looking for a recommendation...
A extended family member needs a new water softener, replacing a 5+ year old big box store Whirlpool system that was neglected and a few have asked ~ $400-500 to fix/repair....
As such, I am helping and instead of going with same type of system from a big box store, spending the $$ to repair the existing unit, I am recommending a new system. I have found a local dealer that has provided an option that is basically all the same system, with option of a Clack WS1 or a Fleck 5810STX, at the same price. I am good with the sizing (1.5 cu ft) based on usage, understand the hardness (~15 as tested with a Hach 5B kit), will be using 10% cross-link resin (gravel bed too).
Any comments between the two valves pro/con for:
1. Reliability
2. Ease/Cost to repair
3. Ease of programming
4. Data displayed on valve if one wants to look for this info (e.g. soft water left, flow rate, regen status in each step with time left).
5. Ability to update of controller firmware/software (if that is even an option for residential class water conditioning valves)?
6. Any other thoughts that someone might have experience with that is interesting to know?
Thanks in advance
Looking for a recommendation...
A extended family member needs a new water softener, replacing a 5+ year old big box store Whirlpool system that was neglected and a few have asked ~ $400-500 to fix/repair....
As such, I am helping and instead of going with same type of system from a big box store, spending the $$ to repair the existing unit, I am recommending a new system. I have found a local dealer that has provided an option that is basically all the same system, with option of a Clack WS1 or a Fleck 5810STX, at the same price. I am good with the sizing (1.5 cu ft) based on usage, understand the hardness (~15 as tested with a Hach 5B kit), will be using 10% cross-link resin (gravel bed too).
Any comments between the two valves pro/con for:
1. Reliability
2. Ease/Cost to repair
3. Ease of programming
4. Data displayed on valve if one wants to look for this info (e.g. soft water left, flow rate, regen status in each step with time left).
5. Ability to update of controller firmware/software (if that is even an option for residential class water conditioning valves)?
6. Any other thoughts that someone might have experience with that is interesting to know?
Thanks in advance
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