Insight Retreat Center

Water Softener

6/11/15 10 Cu. Ft. Softener with Fleck 2900 Metered Control Head  MT29/17NXT-M-300   $3,445.00.  

SERVICED BY (if needed):  Clean Water Systems and Stores (831-462-8500).  2806 Soquel Ave # A, Santa Cruz.  They have a team that can come out to address any issues.

  • Purchased from CleanWaterStore from Brett Hydeman 831-462-8500 Ext 204
  • Installed by Brian Jackson from Jackson plumbing
  • Spec Sheet Fleck 2900. 2″ Valve   ~  Spec Sheet for Fleck NXT advanced system network controller
  • The Fleck 2900 control valve is capable of handling a service flow rate of about 60 gpm and peak flows of up to 95 gpm and would result in very minimal pressure drop.
  • Includes 24” x 72” tank, hubs and laterals, base media gravel and 10 cubic feet of softening resin, 30” x 48” commercial sized brine tank, and the Fleck 2900-NXT Digital heavy-duty 2” metered control valve.
  • Tanks is Metered, goes by gallons and then regenerates
    • Has Timer (if not used for a while) has setting at 20 days; regenerates at 2 am for 3 hours
    • Costco 18.95!  Regular salt is $5 to 8
MAINTENANCE
Every 4 months, check/refill the salt tank. (See Maintenance Calendar).

  • Fill with about 10 bags of POTASSIUM SALT Cubes from Costco (Nature’s Own) ~$20
  • We go through ~2.5 bags a month
  • The BLACK Salt tub is located in the back parking lot,  under the open but roofed area in front of the pump house.  It’s 48″ tall.
  • There is a black (taller) holding tank next to it. This has a screen at the top, and is working if the light is blue.

Yearly (See Maintenance Calendar):  Take a water sample from the house and bring it to the Service company for a free test.  Let the water run a minute before taking a sample.  Clean water Systems & Stores – 2806 Soquel Ave # A, Santa Cruz. 831-462-8500.

 Soft Water Distribution Area: behind pump house.  White PVC tubing that goes downward just past the fence. Soft Water Distribution Area (Click to enlarge)