WATER FIXERS SOFTENER MODEL • HIGH-EFFICIENCY CABINET
Quick answer: SoftFlo SEC uses 1.5 cu. ft. of 10% crosslink resin and is published at 36,000 grains at a 6 lb salt dose, with 12 GPM nominal and 15 GPM peak flow. Water Fixers lists it as a typical fit for homes under 2,500 sq. ft. and households of 1–4 people, but final sizing should use the actual hardness, household demand, simultaneous flow and installation conditions.
Use this page to review the SoftFlo SEC specifications, cabinet fit, controls, warranty and sizing questions. For installation, maintenance or repair, use the dedicated service pages linked below.
SOFTFLO SEC AT A GLANCE
1–4 people. Use as a starting range, not a stand-alone sizing rule.
36,000 grains at a 6 lb salt dose.
12 GPM nominal / 15 GPM peak.
1.5 cu. ft. of 10% crosslink resin.
Maximum working pressure: 90 PSI. These published equipment figures describe the model; they do not replace a property-specific check of hardness, pressure, plumbing, drain routing, service clearance and peak-use demand.
WHERE IT SITS IN THE LINEUP
SoftFlo SEC packages the resin tank and brine/salt storage into one cabinet. The published cabinet is 44 in. high × 20 in. deep × 12 in. wide with 200 lb salt capacity, so final placement should be checked for loading and service access.
The published control package includes up-flow regeneration, proportional salt-brining, variable reserve capacity, cycle-increment programming and metered automatic regeneration.
SoftFlo SEC is listed at 36,000 grains at a 6 lb salt dose with 12 GPM nominal / 15 GPM peak flow. SoftFlo SE is also a 36,000-grain model, but its published figures are 9 lb salt and 10 / 14 GPM.
SoftFlo SEC is the higher-efficiency cabinet option in the five-model lineup. If a two-tank layout is preferred, compare SoftFlo S or SE. If household demand is higher, compare SmartSoft before choosing.
COMPLETE MODEL REFERENCE
These are the current Water Fixers published figures for this model. They are grouped here so the exact cabinet, resin, flow, control and warranty details can be checked before installation planning.
Resin volume: 1.5 cu. ft.
Resin type: 10% crosslink
Capacity: 36,000 grains @ 6 lb salt
Nominal flow: 12 GPM
Peak flow: 15 GPM
Maximum working pressure: 90 PSI
Control valve: Electronic
Programming: digital screen with fixed cycle, hardness, capacity, salt pounds, time of day, regeneration time, proportional salt-brining, variable reserve capacity and cycle-increment programming
Regeneration: up-flow
Metering: flow-meter totalizer with automatic regeneration
Cabinet: 44 in. H × 20 in. D × 12 in. W
Resin tank: 12 in. D × 35 in. H
Salt storage: 200 lb
Brine well: safety overflow float
Valve ports: 1 in. inlet/outlet
Bypass adapters: 1 in.
Control valve: 1 year, with electronics, piston, seals, spacers and brine piston excluded
Resin tank: 3 years
Salt cabinet: 3 years
Confirm the written warranty, exclusions, registration requirements and labor terms in effect at purchase.
Installation clearance: leave practical room for the control valve, salt loading, bypass operation, drain/overflow routing and future service. Final fit should be checked at the property.
SIZING BEFORE SELECTION
The “under 2,500 sq. ft. / 1–4 people” range is useful for orientation, but a softener is really being asked to handle a hardness load and a flow demand. Confirm measured hardness, household water use, likely simultaneous fixtures, current plumbing, pressure and available cabinet/service space before choosing the model.
MATCH THE EQUIPMENT TO THE PROBLEM
Ion-exchange softening is the relevant whole-house treatment path when hardness is confirmed and scale reduction is the goal.
Do not assume those symptoms are solved by a softener. Testing and filtration may be the right path instead of—or in addition to—softening.
Point-of-use drinking-water concerns may call for reverse osmosis or another treatment selected for the actual water-quality target.
INSTALLATION + FUTURE SERVICE
The equipment should remain reachable after installation. Leave practical access for the control valve, bypass, salt loading, brine components, drain/overflow routing and future diagnosis. Water Fixers separates installation, maintenance and active repair so the next service path is clear when the system needs attention.
COMPARE THE FIVE-MODEL LINEUP
Use these published ranges to understand where each model sits, then size from the actual water and household demand. Do not assign a model from city, square footage or household count alone.
Compact all-in-one • typical fit under 1,400 sq. ft. • 1–3 people • 18,000 grains @ 9 lb • 5 / 8 GPM.
Two-tank • typical fit under 1,800 sq. ft. • 1–4 people • 24,000 grains @ 9 lb • 7 / 10 GPM.
Higher-flow two-tank • typical fit under 2,400 sq. ft. • 1–4 people • 36,000 grains @ 9 lb • 10 / 14 GPM.
This model • high-efficiency cabinet • typical fit under 2,500 sq. ft. • 1–4 people • 36,000 grains @ 6 lb • 12 / 15 GPM.
Premium high-capacity • typical fit under 3,500 sq. ft. • 1–6 people • 48,000 grains @ 6 lb • 14 / 18 GPM.
SOFTFLO SEC FIT CHECK
Start from a current hardness result or other reliable property-specific information rather than choosing a softener from symptoms alone.
Think about simultaneous showers, faucets, appliances and the home’s plumbing. Peak flow is not a substitute for realistic service-flow planning.
Verify room for the 44 × 20 × 12 in. cabinet, salt loading, bypass access, control-valve service and appropriate drain/overflow routing.
Capacity is stated at a 6 lb salt dose. Final regeneration expectations depend on hardness, water use and programmed settings.
Odor, sediment, staining or drinking-water goals may require testing and another treatment path rather than a larger softener.
Keep maintenance access and the repair path in mind before equipment is placed tightly against walls or other mechanical systems.
DIRECT ANSWERS
NEXT STEP
Open the five-model Water Fixers comparison and review capacity, flow and model positioning side by side.
Use the installation/replacement page for plumbing, bypass, drain, service-clearance and replacement planning.
Use the diagnosis/repair page if an existing softener is leaking, not regenerating, not using salt correctly or allowing hardness to return.
Water Fixers can review the hardness, household demand, plumbing, cabinet space and the rest of the five-model lineup before the equipment decision is made.
Water Fixers Plumbing & Filtration • California’s Central Coast • License #719792