AMPAC USA Complete
Line of Water Softeners & Water Conditioners
Water Softener Quick Sizing Chart
This chart will help you to choose a water
softener size that is right for your needs.
You will need to know the number of people
in your household and the grains of hardness
per gallon in your water. If you need a
quick and easy hardness testing kit, go to
our Water Test Kit page.
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Hardness in Grains per Gallon |
Number of People in Family +1*
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24,000 |
24,000 |
32,000 |
32,000 |
32,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
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This reference guide is based on every 4th
night regeneration.
*Additional person compensates for water
using appliances.
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Formula for sizing softeners
Capacity = No. of People x
Hardness x 70 Gallons x Days
Between Regeneration |
Ex: A family has 4 people with 33 grains per
gallon hardness with no iron.
4 + 1(for appliances) x 33 Grains/Gal. x 70
Gallons x 4 Days = 46,200 Grains. In this
example, 46,200 grains of capacity is needed
on average every 4 days. Because no iron is
present, the low salt setting can be used.
Select the softener that will provide more
than 46,200 grains at the low salt setting.
A water softener will remove clear water
iron (iron in solution). When removing iron
with a softener, compensate the hardness by
a factor of 5 grains per gallon for every
part per million of iron.
Ex: A family has 3 people with 22 grains per
gallon hardness and 3 parts per million
iron.
3 + 1(for appliances) x 37 Grains/Gal. x 70
Gallons x 2 Days = 20,720 Grains. In this
example, 20,720 grains of capacity is needed
on average every 2 days. With iron present,
the softener should regenerate every other
night and use the medium salt setting.
Select the softener that will provide more
than 21,000 grains at the medium salt
setting
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The Ampac™ Water Softeners
are manufactured as all our other products in our factory in
the USA using the highest quality components
based on the legendary Fleck control valves, the most
respected name in the industry. We build your softener based
on your water usage patterns and the hardness of your water.
Water Softeners are sized in grains per gallon (gpg). You
may see softeners rated as 32,000 grains. One grain equals
17.1 ppm or mg/liter. So if your water has 10 grains of
hardness it is equivalent to 170.1 mg/liter. The more grains
of hardness your water has, the more frequently the softener
needs to regenerate. It is important to size your softener
properly to prevent excessive regeneration. A certain amount
of salt goes down the drain with every regeneration. Based
on the legendary Fleck control valves, the most respected
name in the industry.
Larger softeners are more
salt efficient as they regenerate less often. Our standard
home units come with a Fleck 5600 Econominder valve. This
valve is the industry standard for all home water softeners.
The 5600 Econominder measures your water usage and
regenerates only when necessary. The optional 6700 valve
adds a computer microprocessor interface while maintaining
the same basic reliable internals as the 5600 valve.
The 6700 microprocessor
controlled valve allows more flexibility in programming the
unit. You can adjust the length of the backwash cycle, or
salt used in each regeneration. In addition to residential
softeners, we make softening systems Commercial & Industial
Applications such as factories, restaurants, car washes,
apartments, and more. Please Call us Toll
Free @ (877)
611-8530
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The Ampac (S) Softener Series combines an attractive
design with a Six Cycle, long lasting Noryl valve.
The separate Brine Tank can be located away from the Resin
Tank allowing the system to be installed in smaller spaces.
The Ampac (S) Softener Series, with the Six cycle
Fleck Econominder Control Valve monitors the water usage
and cleans itself automatically, assuring minimum salt and
water usage during the cleaning process. |
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All Ampac Softeners comes
with a Stainless Steel Full Jacket, Bypass, and Power
Transformer. Other competitors consider these features as
options.
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Fleck 5600
Econominder 48,000 Grain "On
Demand" Metered Water Softener.
This system
comes with 10"x54"
resin tank, 1½ cubic feet of
Hi-Cap cation resin, ¾" riser
tube, Fleck 5600 on demand metered control valve with
3/4" or 1: inlet/outlet Noryl
yoke, 18"x33"
brine tank with float assembly and safety overflow,
brine tank to valve tubing. Floor space required is 28x16x56.
The Fleck 5600
Econominder
(metered/on-demand) 48,000 grain water conditioner
system.
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48,000 grain (10x54) mineral tank
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1.5 cubic feet of high capacity resin
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Stainless Steel Jacket
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Riser style 1" distributor
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Fleck 5600 Econominder control valve
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Dimensions: 26x15x62
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12.0 gallon-per-minute flow rate
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Weight: 130 pounds
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Optional tank jacket available
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Choice of brine tank sizes
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Standard bypass included
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This By-Pass Valve comes
standard with all Softeners, it enables you
to by-pass the softener system if desired.
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Fleck 9000 Twin Tank On Demand Water Softeners
The Fleck 9000 Dual Tank Water Softener System.
This design insures that your flow of
conditioned water will not be interrupted while
the system is regenerating. Once the meter
controlled valve initiates the backwashing of
one tank, it switches supply water to the other.
Super efficient and economical.
The Fleck 9000 twin
tank water softener system features a fully
adjustable 5-cycle valve which delivers
controlled upflow
backwash, downflow brining,
slow rinse, rapid rinse, timed brine
refill and downflow service.
Perfect for light/commercial heavy residential
systems that require twin tank conditioning
capabilities. Continuous flow rate of 21
gallons-per-minute.
All cycles easily adjustable; program just
what's needed with "all cycle" variable time
control. Includes
1" or 3/4" Noryl or
stainless steel bypass
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Model No. |
Max Grain Capacity |
Mineral Tank Size |
Brine Tank Size |
Brine Tank Capacity |
Service Flow Rate |
Pipe Size |
Approx. Shipping Weight |
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AP1000S |
32,000 |
9" x 48" |
18" x 30" |
300 |
9.0 |
3/4" |
110 Lbs. |
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AP1500S |
48.000 |
10" x 54" |
18" x 33" |
350 |
9.5 |
3/4" or 1" |
140 Lbs. |
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AP2000S |
64,000 |
12" x 52" |
18" x 33" |
350 |
9.5 |
3/4" or 1" |
210 Lbs. |
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AP3000S |
96,000 |
10"X54"X2 |
18" X 33" |
350 |
9.5 |
3.4" or 1" |
280 Lbs. |
Water Softeners:
What does a water softener do?
A water softener is plumbed into the entry of the house. It
removes calcium and magnesium from the water and exchanges it for sodium
or potassium, depending upon which type of salt you use.
How much maintenance does a
water softener require?
Water softeners are self maintaining. They measure the amount of water
used and
regenerate at 2 A.M. by back flushing and running salt through the
system to remove the hardness minerals. All you need to do is add salt
once a month.
What is the difference between
a water softener and a whole house carbon treatment system?
A water softener is plumbed into the entry of the house. It removes
calcium and magnesium from the water and exchanges it for sodium or
potassium, depending upon which type of salt you use. A whole house
carbon system has at least a cubic foot of carbon in a tank similar to a
softener tank with similar type of control valve. The carbon reduces
chlorine taste, odor, color
from the water in your sinks, showers, and faucets.
There are lower
priced systems that use 20" Big Blue Housings. With those systems you
have to change a 20" X 4" cartridge once a year. Those Granule Active
Coconut Shell Carbon Cartridges (GAC) cost $ 58.00
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The Model
5600 is a highly accurate and reliable clock type
control that provides regeneration on pre-programmed basis.
Once the timing cycle is set, it delivers economical, fully
automatic smooth operation. |
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The Model
5600 Econominder saves up to 50% in salt and uses
considerably less water by automatically regenerating only
when regeneration is needed. |
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The Model
6700 solid state microprocessor with user friendly front
panel. LED status indicators display time of day, usable
capacity remaining, regeneration cycle in progress. |
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The Model
9000 Twin Econominder is perfect for light commercial /
heavy residential systems that require twin-tank
conditioning capabilities. |
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