If replacing a Fleck 5600 or similar Backwash Only Valve,
We recommend one of the following,

Fleck 5600 in standard power head with 12 day timer,
see:
Valve_Fleck_5600_12_Day_Backwash_Only

OR
for less cost, the Hankscraft Valves will do the same job and just 95% the same parts as Fleck 5600.

12 day Hankscraft Backwash Only,
see:
Valve_12_Day_Timer_Backwash_only_filter_HS_FTC

and a Digital controlled valve by Hankscraft will run the entire process quicker, and cycle times are adjustable,
see:
Valve_Digital_Backwash_only_filter_HD_FTC

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OTHER Backwash Only Valves:

If you need backwash rates exceeding 7 GPM ( larger tank or heavier media ),
see Fleck 2510
Valve_Fleck_2510_12D_Backwash_120V

or Fleck 2750
Valve_Fleck_2750_12_Day_Timer_Backwash_Only

Or Commercial Valve,
Fleck 2850
Fleck_2850_Filter_Backwash_Only_with_12_Day_Time

** Also, we sell Autotrol backwash only valves,
Model 253
Valve_253_Autotrol_w_740_Back_Wash_Only

Model 263
Valve_742_Logix_Electronic_263_Backwash

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** Additional INFORMATION to help you understand the valve's operation:
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What is the difference between metered demand control and 12 day skipper wheel? * Metered.. Meter Demand Operation ** The Fleck 5600 version - 12 day works ( regenerates ) according to the "days" or "pins" you slide out ... no tracking of water used... just "runs" every set number of days.

* See this Video showing the Time Clock and Metered Versions compared,
https://youtu.be/-LmntgJyX4I

 

 

Difference between Softener Valve and Backwash only Valve = Fleck 5600 Conversion Video

 

To regenerate the Fleck 5600 valve used on softener,
without working timer motor.

The following steps are involved in regeneration:
Time to leave in each cycle

Regen - none, valve does nothing in that position Rinse - none really, just move control knob until you hear the water flowing out the drain, and you'll be in Backwash cycle.

Backwash - 10 minutes
( usually 15 minutes for Backwash only applications ).

Brine rinse - 50 minutes ( and no less, as this is the most critical cycle )
** Nothing happens if during this time on a Backwash Only Valve ( no brine piston or brine cam gear used ).

Rapid rinse - 10 minutes
( usually 15 minutes for Backwash only applications ).

Settle rinse - 5 minutes

Brine refill - until it refills back to normal water level in brine tank ( 6 - 16 minutes ).
** Nothing happens if during this time on a Backwash Only Valve ( no brine piston or brine cam gear used ).

The 5600 Filter Valves using black top filter piston ( PN 60102-10 ), and if BACKWASH ONLY ( not connected to any type of "feeder" tank for potassium, salt, or chlorine) you would SKIP the Brine Rinse and Brine Refill.
Also the Backwash time would be increased to 15 minutes ( also the Rapid Rinse cycle to 15 minutes ).

See more on the Differences in Main Piston Assemblies ( 60102-00, -10, -20 ).

Also this Short Video on Manually cycling the Fleck 5600,


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