What it does for your water
The Fleck 60049 Bypass Valve is a bypass valve.
A bypass lets you take the softener out of service and keep water flowing to the house during repairs, salt checks or a regeneration problem.
From the listing: connections 0.75 in; model 60049; material Plastic.
The listing gives dimensions of 5 x 5 x 2 inches and bypass in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Repairs and upkeep
- Owners with the original part number
Pass on it when
- Softeners it doesn't name
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- Bypass valve
Loses
- Check the part number or size first
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 60049 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 5 x 5 x 2 inches | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 0.75 in | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other brine tanks and softener parts in the catalog
- Kenmore 7278434 Bypass Valve
- Soft Water Supply 7129871 Bypass Valve
- Soft Water Supply 7370286 Bypass Valve
- BZVQLO 7345388 Bypass Valve
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Final verdict
A sound bypass valve for repairs and upkeep.
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