Fleck 2900 NXT High-Flow Commercial Water Softener
Summary
For business owners prioritizing quality materials, the Fleck 2900 NXT is a great choice. The easy set-up and super-durable construction and design make it basically worry-free. It will never rust and rarely requires repair or replacement, if at all. Granted, the Fleck 2900 NXT is not the highest-efficiency system out there, but it functions very well in a wide range of building types, and its 600,000 grain maximum capacity is a compelling factor. If you’d love to protect your plumbing and appliances with a reliable system for years to come, we feel confident this is the water softener for you.
EASE OF USE
Super easy installation, and control valve is very user-friendly. Compatible with many commercial system types.
EFFECTIVENESS
Heavy-duty, 2” full-flow system performs high-capacity removal of hard-water minerals.
VALUE
Good value compared to similar water softeners on the market. Fairly priced for performance and durability.
SUPPORT
5-year warranty on valve, tanks and electronics.
We Like
- High-quality control valve is metered and made by respected manufacturer Fleck (Pentair).
- Network controller features state-of-the art on-board communication for multiple valve-configuration options.
- Boasts capacities of 150,000 to 600,000 grains and 40 to 100 GPM flow rate.
- Offers programming flexibility to flow treated water 24/7 when expanded to twin alternating water softener or larger.
- Can fully function in some residential buildings and many different commercial business set-ups.
What Could Be Better
- Could provide more extensive warranties than 5 years for valve – some systems offer longer warranties.
- Higher efficiency systems can be found on the market, albeit at higher price points.
- The controls for the 2900 NXT are manufactured by Fleck, but the tanks are not. Could be a downside for those valuing a consistent single-source system.
- Summary
- Product Details
- Product Comparison
- Review
- Author
- The Final Word
- Does It Work?
- Is It Reliable?
- Is It Worth The Cost?
- Performance
- Key Features
- Value
- Warranty
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Product Comparison
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Product Details
SpringWell Salt Based
BENEFITS
- Great for Hair, Skin and clothing
- Removes low levels of clear water iron stains
- No drop in flow
SPECS
- 13 x 54 inches
- 36-120 F Operating Temp
- Flow Rate: up to 20 GPM
SpringWell Salt Based
BENEFITS
- Great for Hair, Skin and clothing
- Removes low levels of clear water iron stains
- No drop in flow
SPECS
- 13 x 54 inches
- 36-120 F Operating Temp
- Flow Rate: up to 20 GPM
SpringWell Salt Based
BENEFITS
- Great for Hair, Skin and clothing
- Removes low levels of clear water iron stains
- No drop in flow
SPECS
- 13 x 54 inches
- 36-120 F Operating Temp
- Flow Rate: up to 20 GPM
Here’s our commercial-system evaluation method.
We look at a commercial water softener like the Fleck 2900 NXT with a different perspective than a residential system. (And, by the way, we’ve evaluated many water softeners from many manufacturers besides this one.) For a commercial system, we keep the value and budget concerns of the business owner top of mind—because if a system like this goes wrong, things can get very expensive.
EXAMPLE: Coffee Shop Crisis
Let’s say you own a bustling coffee shop, and it’s lunchtime on a weekday. Customers pour in from the neighboring offices, in desperate search of that caffeine pick-me-up. Everything’s running smoothly until someone notices the water softener’s valve has busted and there’s no water pressure for dishwashing and making the beloved brews. You’ve chosen a low-quality system, and your business grinds to a halt for who knows how long. That’s money out the door.
Efficiency, performance, and durability are the most important words to a business owner. And those three points inform our thinking when we evaluate the Fleck 2900 NXT.
We ask:
- How efficient is it? Can it help the business save money? Will it protect from wear and tear and soap scum for years and years to come?
- Is the performance standing-O worthy? How consistently well-functioning is it? How good is it really at removing hard-water minerals?
- Is it as durable as the business needs it to be? Can the owner rely on it and feel good about his or her investment?
Ok, here’s our take on the basics: Who is this system great for, and how much can they save?
Fleck 2900 NXT REVIEW:
1) Who does it serve?
A commercial water softener, the Fleck 2900 NXT is comprised of:
- 2” Clack electronic meter
- Fleck 2900S Valve
- NXT 3200 controller
It features a 40 to 100 gallons per minute (GPM) flow-rate capacity and a 150,000 to 600,000 grain capacity.
Therefore, the Fleck 2900 NXT could serve the following establishments, depending on building size:
- Residential buildings with multiple units
- Gyms
- Restaurants, coffee shops, take-out venues
- Schools and day care facilities
- Small businesses like spas and hair salons
- Retail stores
2) What’s the value—straight up?
Here’s the upshot: We’re impressed with what the Fleck 2900 NXT accomplishes and how it will benefit the maintenance of your property and your budget.
Its continuous-flow system and 8% cross-linked high-capacity ion-exchange resin accomplishes a lot, proficiently. Here’s what you can expect:
- Long life of appliances
- Gleaming dishes and glasses—no more stains for restaurant customers to see!
- Less wear and tear on plumbing and fixtures
- Economic use of detergent and soap
So, the Fleck 2900 NXT provides undoubtable savings and benefits for restaurants, hotels, and endless other businesses.
Or, maybe you own a rental property or apartment complex. You tenants will enjoy better quality water to drink and bath in—as well as nicer, brighter laundry out of the machine.
Now for the deep dive!
Water softeners vary from system to system, so we wanted to get even more specific about why the Fleck 2900 NXT is an excellent choice.
It can handle A LOT.
Does your property use a high volume of water all the time? The Fleck’s 2-inch valve allows for high flow rates, and you can program it to flow soft water non-stop, all day and night. It can literally always go with the flow—at a max of 100 GPM.
It gives you control.
Thanks to the 3200 NXT Network Controller, you can link multiple commercial valves with off-the-shelf cables for a variety of systems. It’s the perfect scenario for multiple units.
It’s metered.
The Fleck is money-saving. Because of its metered system, it gauges when regeneration is needed based on volume tracking and a pre-determined setting. So, it knows when your property requires the regeneration process and engages it at only those times.
This way, the Fleck works smarter than a system that is scheduled to regenerate at a scheduled time each day, and it employs an economical use of regeneration water and salt.
Warranty
For those property owners looking for more of a safeguard and have more of a budget to spend, it is possible to find better warranties for other systems on the market.
But the 5-year warranty on the Fleck’s valve, tanks, and electronics does offer a sufficient safety measure should something happen to the unit. With proper installation and diligent maintenance of a quality water softener though, the chances grow slimmer that you’d need repair or replacement.
The Final Word (well, words).
- The Fleck 2900 NXT can serve multiple commercial configurations, and for those who see their business changing and growing, the system offers versatile options to meet your needs.
- If you want more savings down the road than this system offers, it comes with a price. Expect a significant expense for much higher-performing models
- Tank and resin specs can vary from system to system, so when researching and shopping the market, don’t gloss over what the packaged systems out there are offering.
- Fleck (Pentair) is a trusted industry leader and the Fleck 2900 NXT offers great performance and true versatility.
Find out if the Fleck 2900 NXT is your perfect match!
To consider your own properties’ specific needs VS. the offerings of water softeners on the market, try this calculator.