AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K
A plain Fleck 5600SXT softener for one to three people on moderately hard water, for buyers who want a valve any local shop can service.
Amazon $785$785
The AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K rates 3.1 among up to 32,000 grains water softeners; the AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 48K rates 3.1 among 32,001 to 48,000 grains ones. The AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K costs $19.99 less ($785 vs $804.99).
AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 48K
A straightforward Fleck 5600SXT softener for a family of three to five, for buyers who value a widely serviced valve over certification.
Amazon $804.99$804.99
Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 32,000 grains and 32,001 to 48,000 grains), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K | AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 48K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 33 $24.53 per 1,000 grains ($785, 32,000 grains) | 53 $16.77 per 1,000 grains ($804.99, 48,000 grains) |
| Salt efficiency 20% | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Flow 15% | 100 12 gpm service flow | 50 service flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 44 5 years on the valve, 10 years on the tanks | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Certification 10% | 0 not certified to NSF/ANSI 44 | 0 not certified to NSF/ANSI 44 |
Specifications
| AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K | AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 48K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated capacity | 32,000 grains | 48,000 grains |
| Resin | - | 1.5 cu ft |
| Service flow | 12 gpm | - |
| Control | ||
| Valve | Fleck 5600SXT | Fleck 5600SXT |
| Regenerates on demand | Yes | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Bypass valve included | Yes | Yes |
| Resin tank | - | 10 x 54 in |
| Certification and warranty | ||
| NSF/ANSI 44 | No | No |
| Valve warranty | 5 years | - |
| Tank warranty | 10 years | - |