Fleck 5800 SXT AIO Iron & Manganese Filter – Birm Media | Whole House Well Water

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Key Features

• Includes bypass valve
• Air Injection Oxidation (AIO) system – no chemicals required
• Designed for low to moderate iron and manganese
• 5800 SXT valve – fewer moving parts and simplified servicing
• One-piece piston, seals, and spacers for easy maintenance
• Backlit digital controller with battery backup
• Protects plumbing, fixtures, appliances, and downstream softeners
• Ideal for well water with neutral to alkaline pH

What This System Does

This system uses Air Injection Oxidation (AIO) to oxidize dissolved iron and manganese, allowing them to be captured and filtered by Birm media. No chemicals, no permanganate, and no chlorine injection required.

It is best suited for:

• Iron: up to ~1.0 mg/L

• Manganese: up to ~0.05 mg/L

• pH: 7.0 or higher

• No hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell)

Why Birm Media?

Birm is a catalytic filtration media that accelerates oxidation without being consumed or regenerated. Because oxidation is supplied by the AIO head, Birm offers:

• Long media life

• No chemical handling

• Low pressure drop

• Simple backwashing maintenance

⚠️ Birm requires dissolved oxygen and proper pH, which is why it is paired with an AIO control valve.

Is This System Right for You?

Before selecting this system, a few things should be considered:

✔️ Water Chemistry

• pH must be 7.0+

• Iron and manganese should be low to moderate

• Not recommended for sulfur or high iron wells

✔️ Flow Rate & Sizing (Important)

Birm requires sufficient contact time and proper flow. Oversizing is preferred.

Approximate recommended service flow rates:

• 1.0 cu ft: up to ~5–6 GPM

• 1.5 cu ft: up to ~7–9 GPM

• 2.0 cu ft: up to ~10–12 GPM

If you’re unsure of your flow rate, a simple bucket test from a hose bib, bathtub, or tank tee works very well. Well pump output is often the limiting factor.

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Features & Benefits

• Large easy-to-read backlit display
• Battery backup for power outages
• Meter-initiated backwashing
• High-flow valve design
• Simple programming
• Low maintenance
• Chemical-free operation
• Free shipping

What’s Included

• One fully assembled system*
• Fleck 5800 SXT AIO control valve
• Matching bypass valve
• Choice of ¾" or 1" piping connectors
• Pentair Structural polyglass mineral tank (black)
• Birm filtration media
• Riser tube with upper & lower baskets
• Full printed manual

*Does not include drain line (plumber supplied)

Warranty

• 5 years – Fleck control valve
• 10 years – structural mineral tank
• Warranty covers manufacturer defects

Available Sizes

• 1.0 cu ft – 9" × 48" mineral tank
• 1.5 cu ft – 10" × 54" mineral tank
• 2.0 cu ft – 12" × 52" mineral tank