Quality Water Treatment has placed renewed emphasis on matching water treatment equipment to each household's actual water conditions, pointing to systems such as the Fleck 5600SXT as part of a broader approach built around testing before buying.
Hard water affects a large share of American households, leaving scale on fixtures and appliances. Municipal supplies are commonly disinfected with chlorine or chloramine, while well water can introduce iron, manganese, sulfur and sediment. A system that performs well in one home can underperform in another, which is why matching equipment to the water supply matters as much as the equipment itself.
Founded in 1990 by Craig Phillips, known as "The Water Guy," Quality Water Treatment is a family-owned business with more than 30 years in water treatment. The company presents itself as a water treatment retailer and consultancy that favors a consultative approach over high-pressure sales.
The Quality Water Treatment Fleck 5600SXT Water Softener System is a complete salt-based softener rather than a valve alone. It is available in capacities of 24,000, 32,000, 40,000, 48,000 and 64,000 grains, and it uses a digital, on-demand metered valve that tracks water use and regenerates when needed rather than on a fixed timer. A paddle-wheel meter counts usage, and a day-override setting ensures a minimum regeneration interval.
The Fleck 5600SXT softens water through ion exchange, in which hardness minerals are swapped for sodium or potassium on resin beads. It uses upgraded 10 percent crosslink resin, which is more chlorine-resistant than standard 8 percent resin, and includes a brine tank with a safety float. The system ships preloaded with resin for units up to 48,000 grains and pre-programmed, with an LCD display, programmable cycles and backup memory that preserves settings. An onboard capacitor keeps the time for up to 48 hours during a power outage. A 3/4-inch bypass is included, and the system is rated for flow up to 12 GPM, according to the company. The company states a 10-year warranty on the tank and a 5-year warranty on the valve.
Alongside the Fleck line, the company offers SoftPro Elite HE and ECO softeners for city and well water, plus a salt-free conditioner. SoftPro Elite models use metered regeneration based on actual water use, according to the company. The catalog also includes whole house catalytic carbon filters, a chlorine and fluoride filter, the AIO Iron Master iron filter for well water, UV disinfection from Pura and Viqua, Triple O ozone systems, Waterdrop reverse osmosis systems, Natural Action structured water devices, ScaleBlaster conditioners, alkaline water ionizers and atmospheric water generators.
Because a softener removes hardness but not chlorine, sediment, taste or odor, many households pair it with water filtration, and iron filters generally precede a softener on well water. A free water analysis report and sizing calculator combine public EPA and CDC data with the company's own records to recommend equipment. Sizing matters because an undersized softener regenerates too often while an oversized one wastes capacity. Email, phone and text support, along with instructional videos, are available before, during and after installation.
"The right system depends on the water, not the other way around," said Craig Phillips, founder of Quality Water Treatment. "A test first tells a household what it is dealing with, and that is what should guide the choice of equipment."
About Quality Water Treatment: Founded in 1990 and family-owned for more than three decades, Quality Water Treatment supplies water softeners, filtration and treatment systems and provides consultation and sizing guidance for homeowners.
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For more information or to run a free water analysis, visit qualitywatertreatment.com.
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Quality Water Treatment
Quality Water Treatment
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