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How to choose A Morton System Saver Water Softener
Factors In Choosing
    I    Sizing Worksheet    I    Compare Softeners

MSS20B
20,000
Grain
Capacity
MSD20F
20,000
Grain Capacity
MSD27B
27,000
Grain Capacity
MSD30D
30,000
Grain
Capacity
MSD34C
34,000
Grain Capacity
MSD45E
45 ,000
Grain
Capacity
Family Size
Ideal for
smaller families with average water hardness ratings.
Ideal for
smaller families with average water hardness ratings.
Ideal for
larger families with high water hardness ratings.
Ideal for
all size families with high water hardness ratings.
Ideal for
all size families with high water hardness ratings.
Ideal for
all size families with high water hardness ratings.
Controls
Timer
Timer
Demand
Demand
Demand
Demand
Look Ahead Technology
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Salt storage Capacity
150 lbs.
150 lbs.
175 lbs.
150 lbs.
175 lbs.
210 lbs.
Rated Capacity
20,000 grains @ 9.7 lbs. salt dose
21,500 grains @ 9.7 lbs. salt dose

28,200 grains @ 11.7 lbs. salt dose

30,100 grains @ 13.1 lbs. salt dose
34,900 grains @ 14.5 lbs. salt dose
45,400 grains @ 17.2 lbs. salt dose
Rated Efficiency

N/A

N/A

5,060 grains/lb. @ lbs. 2.2 min. dose*
5,060 grains/lb. @ lbs. 2.9 min. dose*
5,060 grains/lb. @ lbs. 2.6 min. dose*
5,120 grains/lb. @ lbs. 2.6 min. dose*
* Efficiency rating is only valid at the lowest salt dosage.
These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.
Amount of High Capacity Resin
0.61
cu. ft.
0.61
cu. ft.
0.73
cu. ft.
0.82
cu. ft.
0.91
cu. ft.
1.26
cu. ft.
Resin Tank Nominal Size
8 "d x 35"h
8 "d x 35"h
8 "d x 40"h
9 "d x 35"h
9"d x 40"h
10"d x 40"h
Service Flow Rate
6.5
gpm
6.5
gpm
6.5
gpm
8.0
gpm
8.0
gpm
10.0
gpm

Pressure Drop @ Service Flow

9
psi
11
psi
11
psi
12
psi
13
psi
11
psi
Intermittent Flow Rate
14.3 gpm
@ 30 psi pressure drop**

12.8 gpm
@ 30 psi
pressure drop**

14 gpm
@ 30 psi
pressure
drop**
13.1 gpm
@ 30 psi
pressure drop**
12.3 gpm
@ 15 psi
pressure
drop**
**Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity or efficiency.
Continuous operation greater than the rated flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.
Water Supply Maximum Hardness
95 gpg
95 gpg
95 gpg
95 gpg
110 gpg
120 gpg
Maximum Hardness Removed

20,000
grains per lbs. of salt

20,000
grains per lbs. of salt

27,100
grains per 11.5 lbs.
of salt
30,100
grains per 13.1 lbs.
of salt
34,200
grains per 14.6 lbs.
of salt
Maximum Clear Water Iron

6 ppm***

6 ppm***

7 ppm***
8 ppm***
9 ppm***
12 ppm***
*** Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data.
Water Pressure Limits
Min. 20 psi
Max. 125 psi
****
Min. 20 psi
Max. 125 psi
****
Min. 20 psi
Max. 125 psi
****
Min. 20 psi
Max. 125 psi
****
Min. 20 psi
Max. 125 psi
****
Min. 20 psi
Max. 125 psi
****
**** Canada working pressure: 1.4 -- 7.0 kg/cm@.
Water Temperature Limits
40-120oF
40-120oF
40-120oF
40-120oF
40-120oF
40-120oF
Water Supply Minimum Flow Rate
3 gpm
3 gpm
3 gpm
3 gpm
3 gpm
3 gpm
Sediment Filtration
Down to 20 Microns
Salt Use For Regeneration
Adjustable
Adjustable
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Electrical Requirements
110/120 VAC,
Transformer included
110/120 VAC,
Transformer included
110/120 VAC,
Transformer included
110/120 VAC,
Transformer included
110/120 VAC,
Transformer included
110/120 VAC,
Transformer included
Plumbing Connection Out Of Water Softener

Standard 1"
MaleThreads

Standard 1"
MaleThreads

Standard 1"
MaleThreads
Standard 1"
MaleThreads
Standard 1"
MaleThreads
Standard 1"
MaleThreads
Plumbing Connection Sizes
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
Valve Size High Flow High Flow
High Flow
High Flow
High Flow
Super
High Flow
Installation Kit
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Weight
70 lbs.
79 lbs.
82 lbs.
79 lbs.
90 lbs.
110 lbs.
Dimensions
L" x W" x H"
17 x 12-3/4 x 42
17 x 12-3/4 x 42
17 x 12-3/4 x 47
17 x 12-3/4 x 42
17 x 12-3/4 x 47
18-1/4" x 18-1/4" x 50-3/8"

Morton
Warranty

1 Year Limited
1 Year Limited
1 Year Limited
1 Year Limited
1 Year Limited
1 Year Parts and Labor
3 Years Electronics
10 Years Tank
10 Years Tank
10 Years Tank
10 Years Tank
10 Years Tank
10 Years Tank

These softeners conform to ANSI/NSF 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.

 
 

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