Fleck Water Softener Reviews: Pros and Cons of Popular Models

Fleck is one of the products of Pentair Residential Filtration LLC, which makes Fleck water softener control valves.

Fleck does not make a water softener system; it only makes a control valve.

The name is popular in the market because most water treatment companies sell water softeners that use fleck control valves.

The Pentair Residential Filtration LLC also makes structural mineral tanks which are used together with the Fleck control valve.

This product is only the premier brand; you will notice it has a lot of 5-star reviews online, and customers are happy with it.

The brand offers a variety of valves for residential applications with nearly identical features and functionality. The valves include:

  • Fleck 5600SXT
  • Fleck 7000SXT
  • Fleck 9000 SXT
  • Fleck 9100 SXT
  • Fleck 1500
  • Fleck 2510
  • Fleck 4650
  • Fleck ProFloSXT
  • Fleck 5600
  • Fleck 6700XTR
  • Fleck TwinFloSXT
  • Autotrol 255
  • Autotrol Performa 263/268

Choosing the right model can be tricky and confusing because of the same features.

Due to that reason, our reviews and buyer’s guide will help choose the right water softener with fleck valves.

Fleck Water softener reviews


Fleck 5600SXT water softener system

Fleck water softener with 5600SXT control valve

Fleck water softener with 5600SXT control valve

Summary

  • Capacity- 16,000-64,000 grains
  • Warranty- control valve 5-year warranty and tank with 10 –a year warranty
  • Regeneration- on-demand metered water softener
  • Flow rate- continuous flow rate of 20 GPM and peak flow of 26GPM

The Fleck 5600SXT is an on-demand metered water softener meaning it uses a flow meter to measure the water used and regenerate when needed, therefore helping save salt and water.

During regeneration fleck 5600SXT offers four modes of operation:

  • Day of week regeneration- is set to regenerate on certain days of the week
  • Delayed meter regeneration
  • Delayed time clock regeneration
  • Immediate meter regeneration

It offers SXT digital control with an informative display, is user-friendly, and is easy to set up. The SXT controller is the newest model from Fleck, built on 5600 valves.

The SXT has excellent features such as a backlit LCD display, 48-hour internal power backup, a user-friendly interface, and touchpad control.

The LCD display show gallon of soft water remaining, days to regeneration, and time of day.

In addition to the SXT controller, it has an outstanding 5-year warranty and a tank with a 10-year warranty.

It comes in different colors black, almond, and blue.

The package includes a 3/4” plastic bypass valve with 3/4” MPT connectors, a resin tank with resin 8% crosslink, a control head, and a 15” x 34” brine tank with a safety float and salt grid. The brine tank holds up to 250 lbs. of salt.

The fleck 5600SXT offers different capacities, from 16,000 to 96,000 grains. The flow, tank size, and maximum grain removed depend on your chosen size or capacity.

Fleck 5600SXT has different sizes and colors

Fleck 5600SXT Water Softener Valve Programming

Fleck 5600SXT Water Softener Installation

ModelFlow rate @15PSI pressureResin tank sizebrine tank sizeWhere to buy
1240008GPM8x4414x34
23200011GPM9 x 4814x34Amazon
34800016 GPM10 x 5414x34Amazon
46400018 GPM12x5218x33Amazon
58000020 GPM13x5418x40Amazon

Fleck 5600SXT Iron Pro 48K Combination Water Softener & Iron Filter (48,000 Grains)

Fleck 5600SXT Iron Pro 48K Combination Water Softener & Iron Filter (48,000 Grains)

The Fleck IRONPRO2 Pro is a combination of a water softener and an iron filter.

This model 80,000 grain water softener is designed to remove hardness up to 85 GPG, iron up to 6ppm, manganese up to 6ppm, sediment, sand, and rust.

The Fleck IRONPRO2 has a 5-year warranty on the control head and a 10-year warranty on the tank.

This system uses meter-based regeneration. This means the system measures the water you use and regenerates it when needed.

The Fleck water softener uses the SXT controller, the newest controller from Fleck, and is built on 5600 valves. The valve has an outstanding warranty.

Available in different sizes:

Fleck 5600SXT with whole house filter

Fleck 5600SXT with whole house filter

Fleck 5600SXT 48k is a whole house water softening system with radial flow carbon whole house pre-filter system. The radial flow carbon filter is capable of removing sand, sediment, tastes, odors, and chemicals, including chlorine, chloramines, herbicides, & pesticides.

This model has a radial flow design. The radial flow design has high flow with minimum pressure drop.

In the package Include:

  • Resin tank with 1.5 cubic feet high capacity resin
  • Fleck 5600SXT Digital Metered Control Head
  • Brine Tank with Safety Float
  • Radial Flow Carbon Whole House Pre-Filter System
  • Mounting Bracket w/ Housing Screws
  • Housing with 1″ In/Out
  • Housing Wrench

Fleck 7000 SXT

Fleck 7000 SXT (84FL-7000S) Meter

Fleck 7000 SXT (84FL-7000S) Meter

Summary

  • 32,000 Grain
  • Tank size 9″ x 48″

The Fleck 7000 SXT has high flow rate control, making it suitable for residential and light commercial applications.

The 7000SXT integrates SE electronics with features such as double backwash, a brine tank, flexible programming, and optical positioning.

It offers water softeners of different sizes and colors. The sizes range from 24,000 to 110,000 grains Such as:

How To Program The Fleck 7000SXT

How To Install A Fleck 7000SXT

Modelno. of peopleNo. of bathroomsFlow rate @15PSI pressureResin tank sizebrine tank sizeWhere to buy
2400011-2 bathroom8GPM8x4414x34Water quality treatment
3200011-29GPM9 x 4814x34Quality water treatment
400001 to 42 to 312 GPM10 x 4414x34Water quality treatment
480002 to 42 to 312 GPM10 x 5414x34Water quality treatment
64000 3 to 5 3 to 513 GPM12x5218x33Water quality treatment
1100004 to 64 to 615GPM13x5418x40Water quality treatment
960005 to 75 to 715GPM14x6518x40Water quality treatment


Fleck 9100SXT Dual tank

Fleck 9100SXT 110k Digital Dual Alternating Tank IRON PRO

Fleck 9100SXT 110k Digital Dual Alternating Tank IRON PRO

Fleck 9100SXT is a dual-tank water softener. The dual tank offers an alternate method of water treatment. When one tank is regenerating, the other tank is providing softened water in the house; therefore, you won’t get a shortage of soft water.

It uses the Fleck SXT controller’s built-in 9100 valves. The digital control head has high efficiency and a 5-year warranty. The Fleck 9100 SXT is a set-and-forget system, so there is no need to worry about resetting and reprogramming.

In addition to the SXT controller, it has excellent features such as an LCD display, and touchpad control for simple set-up.

The fleck 9100 SXT has other features like 48-hour internal power back-up in case of a power outage the system will keep your time set-up up to 48 hours. It also has a volatile memory standard that will never allow your system setting to be lost.

This model utilizes on-demand regeneration, so it regenerates based on the amount of water used.

The package includes a 2-resin tank with 8 percent crosslink and 3.5 cubic feet of fine mesh resin per tank, a 2-riser tube with distributor baskets, a brine tank with a safety float, and a Fleck 9100SXT digital metering control head.

When it comes to capacity, Fleck 9100SXT offers different sizes from 24,000 to 120,000 grains.

110k Digital Dual Alternating Tank IRON PRO with Fleck 9100SXT (1″)

110,000-grain capacity is capable of treating hardness up to 21 GPG and iron up to 6–8 ppm, making it ideal for homes with many people.

The brine tank holds approximately 350 lbs of salt.

Modelno. of peopleNo. of bathroomsFlow rate @15PSI pressureResin tank sizebrine tank sizeWhere to buy
2400011-2 bathroom8GPM8×4414×34Water quality treatment
3200011-29GPM9 x 4814×34Quality water treatment
400001 to 42 to 312 GPM10 x 4414×34Water quality treatment
480002 to 42 to 312 GPM10 x 5414×34Water quality treatment
64000 3 to 5 3 to 513 GPM12×5218×33Water quality treatment
1100004 to 64 to 615GPM13×5418×40Water quality treatment
960005 to 75 to 715GPM14×6518×40Water quality treatment


Fleck 9000 SXT

Fleck Water Softener Parts

1″ Noryl replacement Yoke fiber-reinforced polymer

1″ Noryl replacement Yoke fiber-reinforced polymer

It fits fleck control valve brand 5600, 2510, and 9100 valves sixth and mechanical

3/4″ Noryl Yoke fiber-reinforced polymer 

3/4″ Noryl Yoke fiber-reinforced polymer 

Valumax Fleck 18706-02 3/4 Plastic Yoke Male NPT Bypass

Valumax Fleck 18706-02 3/4 Plastic Yoke Male NPT Bypass

The yoke fits model 5600, 5600sxt, 2510, 2510sxt, 9100, and 9100sxt.

Fleck 5600 Filter Piston Rebuild Kit

Fleck 5600 Filter Piston Rebuild Kit

Fleck Replacement Parts 60102-10 and 60125.

Fleck 5600 SOFTENER Valve Rebuild Kit

Fleck 5600 SOFTENER Valve Rebuild Kit

The kit includes Piston (60102-00), Seals & Spacers (60125), and Brine Valve (60032)

Fleck (60032) 4600/5600 Brine Valve Piston Assembly

Fleck (60032) 4600/5600 Brine Valve Piston Assembly

Fleck Softener 1500, 2500, 2510, & 2700 Piston Assembly

Fleck Softener 1500, 2500, 2510, & 2700 Piston Assembly

Fleck 61453-10 7000 Piston Assembly Softener D/F

Fleck 61453-10 7000 Piston Assembly Softener D/F

Replacement of Main Gear & Shaft for Fleck 5600 Control Valve

Replacement of Main Gear & Shaft for Fleck 5600 Control Valve

The replacement gear and shaft that moves the piston and timer on the 5600sxt control valve.

It works with a water softener and filter valve.

Fleck 2510 & 9100 Tank O-Ring (18303)

Fleck 2510 & 9100 Tank O-Ring (18303)

O-rings help repair leaks in water softeners and filter systems. Once the O-ring crack, become brittle and nicked can allow a leak thus making it be replaced

The replacement tank O-ring for fleck 2510 & 9100 softener & filter valves.

Fleck Plastic 2510 Tank Slip Ring (19197)

Fleck Plastic 2510 Tank Slip Ring (19197)

It fits Fleck 2510 and 2510SXT softeners and filter valves.

Fleck Seal & Spacer Replacement Set 60121

Fleck Seal & Spacer Replacement Set 60121

The spacer and seal fit flecks 2510, 2700, and 2750 and the upper piston assembly of 2900.

The set includes 5 spacers, 6 seals, and a PVC ring.

Fleck 9000 & 9100 LOWER Seal & Spacer Replacement Set – Genuine Fleck Part# 60421

Fleck 9000 & 9100 LOWER Seal & Spacer Replacement Set – Genuine Fleck Part# 60421

The bypass valve allows you to service your system without shutting off water to your entire home.

Fleck COMINHKR047408 FBA_60049 Replacement bypass

Fleck COMINHKR047408 FBA_60049 Replacement bypass

It fits 2510, 4650, 5000se, 5600, 5600se, 6600, 6700, 7000, 8500, and 9000 control valves

Fleck 1″ bypass valve

Fleck 1″ bypass valve

This is for Fleck control heads (5600, 2510, 9100, and 9000 SXT versions).

Fleck 3/4″ Stainless Steel Bypass Valve

Fleck 3/4″ Stainless Steel Bypass Valve

It fits Fleck models 5600, 5600SXT, 2510, 2510SXT, 9100, and 9000.

Valumax Fleck 60041SS 1 Stainless Steel Bypass”

Valumax Fleck 60041SS 1 Stainless Steel Bypass”

Fleck 19659 5600 Replacement Timer & Piston Drive Motor

Fleck 19659 5600 Replacement Timer & Piston Drive Motor

24v-60Hz-1/30 OEM Part# 19659-1, 24V/60Hz/1/30 rpm, Silver

Fleck 5600 and 3200 control valves, as well as the 2510 timer mechanism, require a 24V replacement motor.

The Brine Tank Safety Shut Valve prevents the overflowing of the brine tank.

Fleck Brine Tank Safety Shut 2310 Valve-3/8 Part# 60014), 3/8″, Black

Fleck Brine Tank Safety Shut 2310 Valve-3/8 Part# 60014), 3/8″, Black

The shut valve has 3/8 inch connections on both the pick-up tube and brine line connections

Fleck (42414-01) 3/4″ NPT Plastic Connector Assembly

Fleck (42414-01) 3/4″ NPT Plastic Connector Assembly

Fleck 7000 Plastic Connector Assembly – 1 1/4″ – INCLUDES 2 PIPE CONNECTORS (40565-01)

Fleck 7000 Plastic Connector Assembly – 1 1/4″ – INCLUDES 2 PIPE CONNECTORS (40565-01)

Fleck (60034-20) 1700 Brine Valve; 2 GPM

Fleck (60034-20) 1700 Brine Valve; 2 GPM

Flow Meter Cable #19121-01 for Fleck SE/SXT Paddlewheel Meter

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  • 18″ Long
  • Fits SE/SXT systems with Paddlewheel Meter

Fleck (19791-01) Meter Cable Assembly, Turbine/SXT

Fleck (19791-01) Meter Cable Assembly, Turbine/SXT

Fleck High Flow Bottom Distributor Basket (40922)

Fleck High Flow Bottom Distributor Basket (40922)

AFWFilters FP-UPBSKT Fleck Upper Top Basket, tan

AFWFilters FP-UPBSKT Fleck Upper Top Basket, tan

Funnel for Filling Resin & Mineral Tanks – 2.5″ x 10″

Funnel for Filling Resin & Mineral Tanks – 2.5″ x 10″

Clamp Ring Assembly for Fleck 2510 Control Valve (Fleck Part# 60503)

It is a replacement clamp for the Fleck 2510 valve.

The clamp holds the adapter base to the control valve. 

includes a clamp, hinge pin, pivot, and screw.

Fleck 2510 Rebuild Kit (Includes Seals & Spacers Kit AND Piston) – Genuine Fleck Part# 61670-00

Fleck 2510 Rebuild Kit (Includes Seals & Spacers Kit AND Piston) – Genuine Fleck Part# 61670-00

Rebuild kit for fleck 2510 which includes seals & spacers AND piston

 Fleck (60900-38) Brine Tank Connection Installation Small Parts Kit

 Fleck (60900-38) Brine Tank Connection Installation Small Parts Kit

Fleck Red”H” Clip (QTY. 4) for Fleck Control Heads and Structural CT Tanks (Part# 40576)

Fleck Red”H” Clip (QTY. 4) for Fleck Control Heads and Structural CT Tanks (Part# 40576)

Adapter Base for Fleck 2510 Control Valve (Fleck Part# 19322)

Adapter Base for Fleck 2510 Control Valve (Fleck Part# 19322)

It is an adapter base and backwashing control valve.


Fleck water softener head

Fleck 5600 Metered Water Softener On Demand Control Head Valve

Fleck 5600 Metered Water Softener On Demand Control Head Valve

Fleck 5600SXT Water Softener Valve Digital Metered On-Demand Replacement Head

Fleck 5600SXT Water Softener Valve Digital Metered On-Demand Replacement Head

Fleck 9000 water softener control valve dual tank replacement head

Fleck 9000 water softener control valve dual tank replacement head

Fleck 9100 SXT Twin Tank Digital Softener Control Valve ( Set up for 10″ tanks)

Fleck 9100 SXT Twin Tank Digital Softener Control Valve ( Set up for 10″ tanks)

Fleck water softener manual

In the Fleck water softener manual you will find out the installation details, control Heads Set Up, and Repair Instructions.

Fleck 5600 SXT Digital water softener manual

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Fleck water softener owners manual

If you have misplaced or lost your fleck or Pentair manual, the company has provided a free online downloadable manual  follow the link below to access the manual you require

Pentair users manual

Why choose Fleck water softener

It uses an SXT digital controller. The SXT digital controller includes features such as a 48-hour internal power backup, volatile memory standard, touchpad control, a backlit LCD display, and a user-friendly interface.

The system offers the Fleck 9100SXT, which is a dual-tank water softener. This means the softener will provide softened water seven days a week, 365 days a year.

It is a high-flow rate water softener that is suitable for both commercial and residential applications.

The system regenerates using on-demand metered regeneration.

It comes with 8% cross-link resin

This water softener offers an outstanding 5-year warranty and a tank with a 10-year warranty.

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