Pelican PT3 Tannin Filter and Salt-Softener 1-3 Bath

The Pelican PT Series Water Softener Metered 32,000 grain water softening system.

• 32,000 grain capacity softener
• 10x54 Tank Size
• High capacity resin
• Easy-To-Program Metered Electronic Head
• 8 gpm flow rate
• Standard Bypass included
• Chrome Tank Jacket Standard

The Pelican PT Tannin Series

• Softens the water up to 30gpg (32,000 grain softener)
• Reduces Tannins up to 10ppm
• 8gpm flow for homes of 1-3 bathrooms
• 90-Day Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
• 10-Year Manufacturer's Warranty (5 year on electronic head)
• 18"x 33" Round Brine Tank That Holds 375lbs of Salt

Your water must have <2.0ppm Iron. If you have more then that you will need to employ pretreatment for the iron before hand by purchaseing one of our Pelican Whole House Iron Filter Systems.

How Does A Softener Work? There Are 3 Important Steps To Softening

1. Backwashing Phase: This removes dirt from the mineral tank and is part of the regeneration process
2. Regeneration Phase: The mineral tank is recharged with sodium from the brine tank solution and displaces calcium and magnesium, which is then washed down the drain during the Backwashing Phase.
3. Rinse Phase: The mineral tank is rinsed with fresh water and loads the brine tank so that it is ready for the next cycle.

As water passes through the mineral tank, the positively charges calcium and magnesium ions are lost to negatively charged plastic beads. The brine tank holds a solution of water and salt that will flush the mineral tank and replace the calcium and magnesium ions with sodium. Recharging cycles are controlled by the meter on the top of the tank (normally once every 7 days).

The Pelican PT Series Programmable Head Features

• Solid state microprocessor with easy front panel settings
• Three modes of operation: Meter Immediate, Meter Delayed, Time Clock Delayed
• Double backwashs feature, offering optimum regneration, cleaning and efficiency
• 36 Selectable pre-programmed regeneration cycles
• Days override featured 1-28 days available
• Backwash and brining ability to 21" diameter tanks
• Downflow regeneration
• Stores system configuration and operation data in non-volatile memory
• Battery back-up with up to 8 hour power carry over
• 12 Volt transformer prodvides safe and easy installation
• Provides optimum service and backwash rates
• Treated water regenerant refill

Modes of Operation

Meter Immediate - When the Water Volume Remaining  display has reached zero gallons, a regeneration cycle will be initiated immediately.

Meter Delayed - When the Water Volume Remaining display has reached zero gallons, a regeneration cycle will be initiated at the preset Regeneration Time Of Day chosen during setup (i.e. 1:00 am).

Time Clock Delayed - When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration, a regeneration cycle will be initiated at the preset Regeneration Time Of Day chosen during setup (i.e. 1:00 am). This event occurs regardless of the Water Volume Remaining display having reached zero gallons.

Q: If I am on a sodium-restricted diet or suffer from hypertension is there a substitute for salt that I can add to the Pelican Water Softeners?
A: Yes, You can use potassium chloride instead of salt. The benefit is that you will be adding potassium to your water instead of sodium. Potassium chloride is a more expensive alternative but well worth the cost when weighing the benefits.

Q: What type of salt should I use in the Pelican Water Softeners?
A: It is recommended that coarse salt be used, which most grocery stores carry in bulk. Block salt should never be used.

Q: Will I notice a pressure loss after installing a Pelican Water Softener?
A: With all brands of water softeners there will be a pressure drop. The Pelican Advantage Series Water Softeners are of the highest quality available on the market therefore the pressure drop will be very low compared to most other brands.

Q: Can the Pelican Water Softeners drain line be drained into my septic system and what type of affect will it have on the drain field?
A: According to the Water Quality Association Technical Papers concerning septic tanks, ect: Concerns about salt and soil absorption rates were dispelled. The increased sodium content in the tanks discharge was shown to have no detrimental effect on the soil's ability to absorb water in a normal drain field. Interestingly, certain soil conditions benefited from it. Additionally, when the softener's calcium-rich regeneration backwash emptied into the septic system, the discharge could actually improve the soils percolation the conclusion drawn from these tests is that the softened water is not harmful to a normally operating septic system or drain field.

Q: Can the drain line be located above the softener?
A: As long as the water pressure at the softener is not less than 40 PSI and the run of the drain line does not exceed 15', your discharge line may be elevated up to 4' above the system. For each additional 10 PSI of water supply the line can be elevated an additional 2'.

Q: Is softened water recommended for use on my plants or lawn?
A: If you are using sodium chloride to regenerate you resin, overtime, softened water could be harmful to your plants and other vegetation. It is recommended that the outside faucets be bypassed from the softener.

Q: How much salt will I have to add to the Pelican Water Softener?
A: A typical home with a family of 4 with 2.5 bathrooms and a hardness of 10 will require a 32,000 grains softener that will regenerate every 11 days. The softener uses about 9 lbs of salt per regeneration, so if your brine tank is full (400lbs) from the start, you will not add salt for about 10 months.

Q: Do I need to know what size my plumbing fittings are before I order the Pelican  Water Softener?
A: No, the Pelican Water Softener System comes complete with ¾" and 1" copper and cpvc plumbing fittings and also a 50' drain line for your convenience.