Water Softeners are used to remove hard minerals known as calcium, magnesium, and iron. These three minerals are not problematic but can be a nuisance. They cause scale build up along pipes, and faucets; hard water stains on glass, pots and pans; lowers the life expectancy of appliances; and much more. By softening your water, you'll be able to save money on your water heating bill; remove hard water stains; save money on soap or cleansers; have smoother and softer skin; and be increase the life of appliances.The Fleck 5600 SXT series water softeners are most recognized for their reliability. These are the MOST reliable and MOST durable ones on the market. Backed by a 5 year warranty on the Fleck control valve and a 10 year warranty on the Structural tank, the Fleck 5600 SXT water softeners will work for almost any water situation.Fleck 5600 SXT Metered "On Demand" control valves uses a gallon counter to calculate when your system needs to regenerate the resin. These systems saves you time and money because it monitors the amount of water used over a period of timeSpecificationsApproximate Grain Capacity: 80,000Mineral Tank Size: 13 X 54Brine Tank Size: 18 x 30Maximum GPM: 12