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Manual vs Automatic Control Valves for Water Filters and Softeners
- Manual: lowest cost, needs a person to backwash
- Automatic filter valves: backwash on a timer
- Automatic softener valves: regenerate by timer or by metered volume
- Match the valve to vessel size and flow rate
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Manual or automatic?
| Manual valve | Automatic valve | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lowest | Higher |
| Backwash | Done by an operator | Runs on its own |
| Best for | Small, staffed sites | Unattended plants, softeners, hotels |
| Risk | Forgotten backwash → poor water | Needs power and correct settings |
Timer vs meter (softeners)
A timer valve regenerates on set days whether water was used or not. A metered valve regenerates after a set volume, which saves salt and water where use varies.
Control valve prices
H-TECH manual, automatic filter and automatic softener valves:
| Valve model | Price |
|---|---|
| F56E1 | KSh 2,450 |
| F56A1 | KSh 3,500 |
| F56F1 | KSh 4,350 |
| F56D1 | KSh 17,400 |
| F77BS | KSh 43,500 |
| F78BS | KSh 159,500 |
| F64B1 | KSh 3,750 |
| F64A1 | KSh 5,500 |
| F64D1 | KSh 18,800 |
| F77AS | KSh 47,800 |
| F78AS | KSh 159,500 |
| F71B1 | KSh 17,400 |
| F67C1 | KSh 21,800 |
| F75A1 | KSh 53,600 |
| F77B1 | KSh 121,800 |
| F78B1 | KSh 243,600 |
| F95B1 | KSh 133,400 |
| F95B3 | KSh 137,800 |
| F65B1 | KSh 17,400 |
| F65B3 | KSh 18,800 |
| F63C1 | KSh 20,300 |
| F63C3 | KSh 23,200 |
| F92A3 | KSh 30,400 |
| F74A1 | KSh 52,200 |
| F74A3 | KSh 58,000 |
| F77A1 | KSh 121,800 |
| F77A3 | KSh 124,700 |
| 111A3 | KSh 130,500 |
| 111B3 | KSh 139,200 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Order: H-TECH Control Valves and Solenoid Range.
Solenoid valves
Brass solenoid valves for inlets, flushing and dosing:
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| DN15 | KSh 4,200 |
| DN20 | KSh 5,000 |
| DN25 | KSh 4,250 |
| DN32 | KSh 5,800 |
| DN40 | KSh 10,200 |
| DN50 | KSh 18,000 |
| DN65 | KSh 23,200 |
| DN80 | KSh 34,800 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Order: H-TECH Control Valves and Solenoid Range.
See FRP tank sizes and water softeners.
Frequently asked questions
What does a filter control valve do?
It switches the filter between service, backwash and rinse so the media stays clean.
Manual or automatic valve?
Manual for small staffed sites; automatic for unattended plants and softeners.
Timer or metered softener valve?
Metered saves salt and water where daily use varies; timer suits steady use.
Which valve fits my tank?
Match the valve to your vessel opening, size and flow; send us the tank size code for a recommendation.