FL24117 - Fleck 5600 Valve Standard Piston Range Grey Cap - Low Waste Water
FL24117 - Fleck 5600 Valve Standard Piston Range Grey Cap - Low Waste Water
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Fleck 5600 Standard Piston – Grey Cap (Low Waste Water)
Part Number: FL24117
The Fleck 5600 Grey Cap Piston (FL24117) is a genuine replacement piston designed for older-style Fleck 5600 mechanical Econominder control heads. This version features a low waste water design, helping to reduce water usage during regeneration while maintaining reliable softener performance.
⚠️ Important: Fleck 5600 pistons are colour coded and must always be replaced like-for-like. Installing an incorrect piston colour may result in inefficient operation or regeneration issues.
Available Fleck 5600 Mechanical Pistons
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FL24116 – White Cap
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FL18089 – Blue Cap
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FL24117 – Grey Cap (Low Waste Water)
👉 Always choose the piston that matches the colour of your existing piston, as shown in the reference image.
Compatibility & Important Notes
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✔️ Compatible with Fleck 5600 mechanical Econominder control valves
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❌ Not suitable for Fleck 5600 SXT or older SE electronic valves
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Different Fleck 5600 valves use different drive motors
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Fitting the wrong piston colour may:
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Reduce softening efficiency
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Increase water consumption
-
Cause regeneration faults
-
➡️ For electronic Fleck valves (SXT or SE), please select the electronic piston and seal kits, sold separately.
Key Benefits
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Low waste water regeneration design
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Restores correct valve timing and performance
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Direct replacement – no valve modification required
-
Genuine Fleck water softener part
-
Ideal for servicing and maintaining older Econominder valves
Typical Applications
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Domestic water softeners using Fleck 5600 mechanical Econominder heads
-
Replacement of worn or sticking pistons
-
Improving regeneration efficiency and reducing water waste
Need Help?
If you’re unsure which piston you need, simply check the colour of the piston currently fitted or contact Wrekin Water for expert technical advice. We stock a full range of Fleck water softener parts and valve spares and are happy to help.
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FL24117 - Fleck 5600 Valve Standard Piston Range Grey Cap - Low Waste Water
FL24117 - Fleck 5600 Valve Standard Piston Range Grey Cap - Low Waste Water
Fleck 5600 Standard Piston – Grey Cap (Low Waste Water)
Part Number: FL24117
The Fleck 5600 Grey Cap Piston (FL24117) is a genuine replacement piston designed for older-style Fleck 5600 mechanical Econominder control heads. This version features a low waste water design, helping to reduce water usage during regeneration while maintaining reliable softener performance.
⚠️ Important: Fleck 5600 pistons are colour coded and must always be replaced like-for-like. Installing an incorrect piston colour may result in inefficient operation or regeneration issues.
Available Fleck 5600 Mechanical Pistons
-
FL24116 – White Cap
-
FL18089 – Blue Cap
-
FL24117 – Grey Cap (Low Waste Water)
👉 Always choose the piston that matches the colour of your existing piston, as shown in the reference image.
Compatibility & Important Notes
-
✔️ Compatible with Fleck 5600 mechanical Econominder control valves
-
❌ Not suitable for Fleck 5600 SXT or older SE electronic valves
-
Different Fleck 5600 valves use different drive motors
-
Fitting the wrong piston colour may:
-
Reduce softening efficiency
-
Increase water consumption
-
Cause regeneration faults
-
➡️ For electronic Fleck valves (SXT or SE), please select the electronic piston and seal kits, sold separately.
Key Benefits
-
Low waste water regeneration design
-
Restores correct valve timing and performance
-
Direct replacement – no valve modification required
-
Genuine Fleck water softener part
-
Ideal for servicing and maintaining older Econominder valves
Typical Applications
-
Domestic water softeners using Fleck 5600 mechanical Econominder heads
-
Replacement of worn or sticking pistons
-
Improving regeneration efficiency and reducing water waste
Need Help?
If you’re unsure which piston you need, simply check the colour of the piston currently fitted or contact Wrekin Water for expert technical advice. We stock a full range of Fleck water softener parts and valve spares and are happy to help.