Fleck 5600 Pwr Hd, Mtr L Backplate, 24v

This Fleck 5600 Powerhead is the 24-volt metered version supplied without a backplate, listed as part FL56LM-PH-24V. It packages the metered timer and drive into a single power-head unit for Fleck 5600 softeners that initiate regeneration based on measured water use, running on a low-voltage 24V supply. As a complete head assembly, it is the efficient way to restore or upgrade metered control on a 5600.

Configuration details

• Fleck 5600 metered powerhead assembly
• 24-volt (low-voltage) operation
• Supplied less backplate for installations that reuse the existing plate
• Metered control for demand-initiated regeneration
• Genuine Pentair Fleck assembly, valve model 5600, about 1.66 lbs
• Includes timer, drive, and meter control in one unit

Metered regeneration is the efficient way to run a 5600 softener. Rather than cycling on a fixed calendar schedule like a timer head, the control tracks how much soft water has actually been delivered and regenerates only when the programmed volume is reached. That means salt and water are used in proportion to demand, which lowers operating cost and reduces waste compared with timer-only operation, while still ensuring the resin is recharged before it exhausts.

The 24V supply pairs this unit with control heads fed through a low-voltage transformer, so confirm your system uses a 24V source before installing. The less-backplate configuration suits service replacements where the original backplate remains serviceable, saving cost and simplifying the swap, so make sure you have a suitable backplate to mount to.

When installing, seat the powerhead squarely on the valve body so the cam indexes correctly, verify the meter turbine spins freely so flow is registered accurately, and confirm the drive cam advances through its positions. Then program the regeneration settings to match your water hardness and household demand. Place the system in bypass and relieve pressure before service, and disconnect power before opening the control head. Set up properly, this metered 24V powerhead returns your 5600 to efficient, usage-based operation. Configured and programmed correctly, this metered head will quietly track usage and regenerate on demand for years, delivering consistent soft water while keeping salt and water consumption in check. For households whose water use varies day to day, the metered approach is especially valuable, since it adapts the regeneration schedule to actual demand rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all timer routine.