What it does for your water
The Fleck 60040SS Bypass Valve is a bypass valve and replaces older brass Fleck 60040 models for improved durability.
A bypass lets you take the softener out of service and keep water flowing to the house during repairs, salt checks or a regeneration problem.
From the listing: connections 3/4" female; model 60040SS; material Stainless Steel.
The listing gives dimensions of 6 x 3 x 2.5 inches and a shipping weight of 1.6 lb.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Repairs and upkeep
- DIY repairs with the old part in hand
Pass on it when
- Softeners it doesn't name
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- Replaces older brass Fleck 60040 models for impro
Loses
- Check the part number or size first
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 60040SS | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 6 x 3 x 2.5 inches | Retailer |
| Product weight | 1.6 lb | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 3/4" female | Retailer |
| Replaces | older brass Fleck 60040 models for improved durability | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other brine tanks and softener parts in the catalog
- CONGKAILU 7345396 Bypass Valve
- LVFEITIN 7345396 Bypass Valve
- Soft Water Supply 7345396 Bypass Valve
- Fleck 560002-001-72 Bypass Valve
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Final verdict
A sound bypass valve for repairs and upkeep.
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