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We offer three distinct lines of Fleck-controlled water softeners:
The Standard Series features the old faithful Fleck 5600 control valve.
The Premium Series uses the heavy duty Fleck 2510 control, plus the advanced Vortech mineral tank.
The Twin-Tank Series, definitely the most efficient and environmentally friendly softener style available, features the Fleck 9100 controller and twin Vortech mineral tanks.
All three styles are proven, heavy-duty performers that combine decades of experience and reliability with the latest in water softener technology.
Each of these softener styles is offered in several sizes and control-valve styles.
The softener comes with as much setup programming as the purchaser requests. In most cases, we can ship the unit with the control head ready to plug in and use. (This, of course, requires that you give us information about the hardness of your water and how the softener will be used).
First, in many areas there are excellent local full-service companies that you should consider purchasing from. Most modern water softeners are relatively trouble-free and fairly easy to install, but having a qualified local professional install and service your unit may well be worth some added expense. Buying a water softener isn't like buying a toaster. No matter how efficient or well built it is, there will be some maintenance. The Water Quality Association's dealer locator is a good place to look for a qualified professional in your area.
If you choose to buy a softener and install it yourself (or hire an installer), the least expensive softener you can buy is probably from a local “big box” store. You'll get an inexpensive softener, but unfortunately you won't find a lot of variety and you probably won't get a lot of technical support. When you need a part, you're usually in for a high price and a long wait.
If you choose to buy a softener online, you'll find a lot of variety and some excellent prices. You'll get good support from some online sellers, none from others. Some stock parts, most don't.
If you are comparing price and value, here are some considerations:
The Standard Series features the old faithful Fleck 5600 control valve.
All Standard 5600 units come with everything you need for a complete softener installation. All you'll have to buy are the incidental parts to connect to your home plumbing and some standard softener salt.
The Premium Series uses the heavy duty Fleck 2510 control, plus the advanced Vortech mineral tank.
All Premium Series units are complete with everything you need for a complete softener installation. All you'll are the incidental plumbing parts to connect to your home plumbing and some standard softener salt.
The Twin Series features the Fleck 9100 controller and twin Vortech mineral tanks.
Twin softeners are the most water and salt efficient softeners made. They regenerate less frequently because no “reserve” capacity has to be calculated. They have the added advantage of performing the regeneration with softened water, assuring a cleaner and more complete regeneration. Twin softeners are especially useful for applications requiring long service cycles requiring an uninterrupted supply of soft water.
All units are complete with everything you need for a complete softener installation. All you'll need to buy are the incidental parts to connect to your home plumbing and some standard softener salt.
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