{"product_id":"nitrate-filter-fleck-5600sxt-2-0-cubic-foot-vortech","title":"Fleck 5600SXT Whole House Nitrate Filter System, 64,000 Grain","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole house nitrate filter for well water testing 10 ppm nitrate (as N) or higher: 64,000 grain, 2.0 cubic feet of ResinTech SIR-100-HP nitrate-selective resin on a Fleck 5600SXT metered valve, for high flow rates up to 15 gpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt removes nitrate and nitrite at every faucet by ion exchange and regenerates with ordinary pellet water softener salt. The resin carries the WQA Gold Seal for drinking water and, per ResinTech, its amine group eliminates the possibility of nitrate dumping, the failure of generic type 1 and type 2 anion resins when sulfate loads the bed (ResinTech: higher selectivity for nitrate and lower for sulfate than type 1 and type 2 resins). The Fleck 5600SXT digital metered valve starts a regeneration when the gallons used call for it, automatically, overnight. The mineral tank is a Vortech tank. Price $3,495 with free shipping to the lower 48 states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for, and not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for private wells whose lab test shows nitrate at or above the EPA limit of 10 ppm (as N), or nitrite at or above 1 ppm, where the household wants every faucet treated: drinking, cooking, ice, bathroom sinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for high flow rates up to 15 gpm, high nitrate or high sulfate: a third more resin than the 48,000 grain filter, so it goes longer between regenerations. For most homes, including 4 to 6 people with 3 or 4 bathrooms, Aidan recommends the 48,000 grain filter ($2,895).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest when hardness and iron are already handled: on hard water a water softener goes ahead of it, and iron and manganese are removed upstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay not be needed if only drinking water matters and nitrate is close to the limit: an under-sink reverse osmosis system ($595) treats the kitchen sink. Aidan tells callers to expect an RO to remove about half, up to 70 percent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a disinfection system: bacteria need a UV light after it. It does not remove hardness, iron or manganese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sulfate lowers the working capacity of any nitrate resin; send the sulfate number before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves nitrate and nitrite at every faucet in the house, installed where the water enters before it branches off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate-selective ResinTech SIR-100-HP resin, 2.0 cubic feet, WQA Gold Seal for potable water, meets NSF\/ANSI\/CAN 61 and 372 as a resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo nitrate dumping: ResinTech says the resin's amine functional group eliminates it, even when sulfate is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleck 5600SXT digital metered valve regenerates automatically, overnight, by gallons used; settings are kept through a power outage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegenerates with pellet water softener salt; the resin is rinsed each cycle instead of being used up, and Aidan tells callers it lasts about 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 inch stainless steel bypass valve pre-installed on the control valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized from your lab test by Aidan before you buy. We recommend a plumber, and Aidan supports your plumber by phone at 800-460-5810; if you would rather do it yourself, text Aidan at 443-277-2204.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatch before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How to Remove Nitrates from Well Water (32-Year Expert Explains)\" (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aUMWu0DhPJQ): Aidan explains why boiling, water softeners and carbon filters do not remove nitrate, how much an under-sink RO takes out, and why the softener goes ahead of the Fleck 5600 whole house nitrate filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk to Aidan before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree help before you buy: call 800-460-5810 or text Aidan at 443-277-2204, 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Send your well water test and Aidan will tell you whether this filter fits your water and household, whether a softener or iron filter goes ahead of it, or whether an under-sink RO or a test comes first. Mid Atlantic Water is an online-only business that ships nationwide; the consultation and support are by phone and text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest the water first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNitrate has no color, taste or smell, so only a test finds it. Sizing this filter needs nitrate, nitrite, sulfate, hardness and iron. The Mid Atlantic Water Well Water Test Kit ($199) covers all five; the Nitrate Water Test Kit ($139) reports nitrate only. The EPA says to test a private well for nitrate every year, and Minnesota's health department says to test the treated water after a treatment system goes in. Babies under 6 months are most at risk from nitrate; Minnesota's health department recommends bottled water for babies even with treatment in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes in the treatment train\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell, pressure tank, sediment filter (a 20 inch Big Blue, $195), an iron filter or acid neutralizer if the test calls for one, a water softener on hard water, then this nitrate filter, and a UV light last if the well has bacteria. On hard water, ResinTech says the brine and rinse water should be softened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat ships\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vortech mineral tank, shipped empty; 2.0 cubic feet of SIR-100-HP resin in separate bags or boxes, loaded into the tank at install; a fill funnel; the Fleck 5600SXT metered control valve with the bypass pre-installed on it; and a brine tank with a safety float. It ships unassembled from Ohio and can arrive in more than one shipment. Not included: 1\/2 inch drain tubing, plumbing fittings and pipe adapters, and salt. The box has little or no install paperwork; Aidan goes over the valve settings by phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend having a plumber install it, about 2 to 3 hours and about $800 for most plumbers. It installs like a water softener: an inlet, an outlet, a 1\/2 inch drain line with an air gap to a floor drain, standpipe or utility sink, a brine line, and a standard outlet for the valve. The drain line is the part that takes planning. Aidan supports your plumber by phone at 800-460-5810; if you would rather do it yourself, text Aidan at 443-277-2204 with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep plain pellet salt in the brine tank (not rock salt; about $8 for a 40 lb bag) and test the treated water for nitrate once a year. Salt use depends on the nitrate, sulfate and water use. If nitrate shows up in the treated water, Aidan first checks the salt, the valve settings and the bypass by phone; if those are right, the tank is rebedded with replacement SIR-100-HP resin ($545 per cubic foot) instead of replacing the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, returns and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty: 5 years on the Fleck control valve and 10 years on the mineral tank. Returns follow the published refund policy: new, unopened, uninstalled equipment within 30 days of delivery, with approval first, a 25% restocking fee and return freight paid by the buyer. Ongoing support: 800-460-5810.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem type: Whole house nitrate filter: ion exchange with nitrate-selective resin, regenerated with salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves: Nitrate and nitrite (EPA limits 10 ppm and 1 ppm, as N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin: ResinTech SIR-100-HP nitrate-selective strong base anion resin, chloride form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin volume: 2.0 cubic feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin rating (ResinTech): WQA Gold Seal for drinking water; meets NSF\/ANSI\/CAN 61 and 372 (the resin); 0.90 meq\/mL capacity; pH 4 to 10; no nitrate dumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral tank: Vortech tank, ships empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl valve: Fleck 5600SXT digital metered valve: regenerates by gallons used, automatically, overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService flow rate: 15 gallons per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass: 1 inch stainless steel, pre-installed on the valve; your plumber supplies the pipe adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine tank: Included, with a safety float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegenerant: Pellet water softener salt (sodium chloride)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: Plugs into a standard outlet; settings are kept through a power outage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain: A 1\/2 inch drain line with an air gap is needed (tubing not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not remove: Hardness, iron, manganese or bacteria: a softener or iron filter goes ahead of it, UV after it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Manufacturer warranty: 5 years on the control valve, 10 years on the mineral tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $3,495, free shipping to the lower 48 states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a water softener remove nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Softener resin is a cation resin and removes calcium and magnesium; nitrate is an anion and passes through. The softener goes ahead of the nitrate filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove nitrite?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the same resin removes nitrite (EPA limit 1 ppm as N).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need an RO?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for nitrate when this filter treats the whole house; an under-sink RO treats one faucet and removes about half, up to 70 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do I need, 48,000 or 64,000 grain?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 48,000 grain filter (1.5 cubic feet) is the one Aidan recommends most, including for 4 to 6 person homes with 3 or 4 bathrooms. This 64,000 grain filter holds 2.0 cubic feet, a third more resin, and handles high flow rates up to 15 gpm; it goes longer between regenerations, for high nitrate or high sulfate too. Send Aidan your water test and he will tell you which one fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The tank ships empty and the resin ships separately for loading at install; drain tubing is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"midatlanticwater.net","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54861595967772,"sku":"MT56\/16MB-64B (SXT, BLACK VORTECH TANK, NITRATE BUILD, NO SOFTENER RESIN) | SIR-100-HP (x2) | F250","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9523\/4605\/files\/IMG_2453_edit.jpg?v=1780623883","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticwater.net\/products\/nitrate-filter-fleck-5600sxt-2-0-cubic-foot-vortech","provider":"Mid Atlantic Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}