If you are considering a water softener – and believe us you should be – take the time to look over this list. We have included things that we think are important to at least consider. There is some room at the bottom to add your own.
Feature | Ecowater | Other #1 | Other #2 |
Appropriate size. To determine required capacity for your family, multiply: hardness in grains x Number of people x 65 gallons per person x 4 days for reserve capacity on demand softeners. Eg. for 5 people in Lethbridge: 13 gpg x 5 x 65 x 4 = 16,900 grains or larger water softener. | YES | ||
Demand recharge tracks water use and only recharges when needed – Saving Salt and Water | YES | ||
Cabinet Styling – softener and salt tank in one | YES | ||
Low voltage electronic timer for accuracy, reliability, and safety | YES | ||
Certified to appropriate NSF Standards | YES | ||
Zerofootprint certification – Certifying that there is no net carbon footprint | YES | ||
Bypass valve included – allowing service etc. without shutting off water supply | YES | ||
Plumbing installation included | YES | ||
Parts and Service available locally | YES | ||
Upflow brining increasing capacity, reduces salt consumption and makes softer water | YES | ||
1” full porting and connections for reduced pressure loss | Most Models | ||
Remote monitor letting your know of any possible problems and when to add salt | Most Models | ||
Electronic connection from softener over phone lines to diagnose problems | Most Models | ||
Digital display showing capacity remaining and other valuable monitoring information | Most Models | ||
Salt monitoring lets you know when you need to add salt | Most Models | ||
Proportional brining only recharges the portion of the softening bed that has been used saving salt and water | Most Models | ||
Stratified resin bed using 2 types of resin for more efficiency | Most Models | ||
Chlorine removal option | Top Model | ||