What it does for your water
The Fleck 5600SXT Metered Control Valve is a metered control valve (Fleck 5600 SXT). Connections: 1 in.
Metering means it waits for the gallons, not the calendar: regeneration starts when the programmed capacity is used up.
Set the clock and the regeneration hour after installing; a power cut can reset older timers.
A replacement head must match the tank's thread (most residential tanks use 2.5-inch 8-thread), the distributor tube diameter and the injector size for the tank diameter. Parts that name it are in the valve parts lookup.
Other listed details: connections 1 in; model 5600SXT; material Fiber reinforced polymer; valve Fleck 5600 SXT.
The listing gives dimensions of 10 x 10 x 10 inches and head with meter assembly in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Replacing a failed head on a sound tank
- Re-heading a softener or filter
Pass on it when
- Tanks with a different thread or riser size
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- Metered control valve
- Wide parts supply
Loses
- Programming and injector must match your tank
- Drain and plumbing work needed
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 | 5600SXT | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Fiber reinforced polymer | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 10 x 10 x 10 inches | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 1 in | Retailer |
| Control valve | Fleck 5600 SXT | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other control valves in the catalog
Final verdict
A practical metered control valve for replacing a failed head on a sound tank.
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