Fleck Simplex 5600 Water Softener
Price range: £480.00 through £800.00
Fleck are one of the most established global brands in water softening systems supplying a wide range of water treatment solutions. One of the three brands of Pentair control valves manufactured in EMEA region they cover a wide range of applications for softening or filtration purposes in residential, commercial or industrial environments, for hot or cold water. Over the past decades, Fleck has demonstrated a proven record of performance and reliability year after year.
Fleck offers both simplex and duplex systems the difference being the quantity of softened water required over a 24 hour period: duplex systems are able to run for longer periods than simplex.
The softeners are manufactured in a range of volumes depending on the application and with time controlled or meter controlled valve options.
UK installation, commissioning and maintenance packages available on request.
The Fleck Simplex 5600 water softener is ideal for light commercial and residential water softening applications. Valve options include the 5600 SXT time clock valve and the 5600 SXT meter controlled valve.
UK installation, commissioning and maintenance packages available on request. Call 01773 521437 for a quote.
Please note All our FLECK vessels are structural fibre certified, with Purolite or Dow resin. Please be aware of inferior products elsewhere.
General Conditions for Installation
- Connection Inlet & Outlet: 3/4” BSPM
- Drain Connection *: 1/2” Hose
- Electrical Rating: 230-24V / 50 Hz
- Power Rating: 8 watts
- Minimum Inlet Pressure: 200 kPa (2 Bar)
- Maximum Inlet Pressure: 700 kPa (7 Bar)
- Vacuum: Not permitted
- Average Pressure Loss **: 100 kPa (1 Bar)
- Maximum Water Temperature: 43ºc
* Open drain required
** It is recommended that a 20pm Pre-cartridge filter be installed prior to the inlet of the water softener.
Dimensions (mm)
| Resin Litres | Valve H1 | Vessel H2 | Vessel B1 | Brine Tank H3 | Brine Tank B2 | Softener Ht | Inlet/Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 186 | 449 | 208 | 780 | 430 | 635 | 3/4″ |
| 15 | 186 | 904 | 208 | 780 | 430 | 1090 | 3/4″ |
| 20 | 186 | 904 | 208 | 780 | 430 | 1090 | 3/4″ |
| 25 | 186 | 905 | 233 | 780 | 430 | 1091 | 3/4″ |
| 30 | 186 | 905 | 257 | 780 | 430 | 1091 | 3/4″ |
| 35 | 186 | 1124 | 257 | 780 | 430 | 1310 | 3/4″ |
| 40 | 186 | 1124 | 257 | 780 | 430 | 1310 | 3/4″ |
| 50 | 186 | 1387 | 257 | 780 | 430 | 1573 | 3/4″ |
| 60 | 186 | 1235 | 304 | 780 | 430 | 1421 | 3/4″ |
| 75 | 186 | 1374 | 334 | 830 | 670 | 1560 | 3/4″ |
Regeneration
- Time Clock Version: SXT Time Clock
- Volume Delayed or Immediate: SXT Meter
- Manual: Manual operation as required
Remarks:
The interval between regenerations should not be more than 4 days. This is to prevent bacteria growth. Regenerations should be more than 8 hours apart.
Regeneration Water Usage
| Litres of Resin | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Backwash | Litres | 20 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 105 | 150 |
| 2) Brining + Slow Rinse | Litres | 30 | 30 | 45 | 30 | 45 | 55 | 85 | 130 | 120 | 160 |
| 3) Fast Rinse | Litres | 20 | 30 | 40 | 75 | 75 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 135 | 150 |
| Total | 70 | 90 | 125 | 150 | 165 | 225 | 255 | 300 | 360 | 460 |
Resin
- Type: Strong acid cation resin – softening, food grade quality
- Life Span: 15 years under normal operating conditions
Ion Exchange
| Litres of resin | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Softener capacity as CaCO³ | 200ppm | 2.5m³ | 3.7m³ | 5.0m³ | 6.2m³ | 7.5m³ | 8.7m³ | 10m³ | 12.5m³ | 15m³ | 18.7m³ |
| 250ppm | 2.0m³ | 3.0m³ | 4.0m³ | 5.0m³ | 6.0m³ | 7.0m³ | 8.0m³ | 10m³ | 12m³ | 15m³ | |
| 300ppm | 1.6m³ | 2.5m³ | 3.3m³ | 4.1m³ | 5.0m³ | 5.8m³ | 6.6m³ | 8.3m³ | 10m³ | 12.5m³ | |
| Salt consumption | kg/reg | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 6 | 7.2 | 9 |
Flow Rate
| Litres of resin | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nominal m³/hr | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 | 2.4 | 3 |
| minimum metered | 60 litres/hour | |||||||||
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