Water softeners
- Chart, water softenersClack flow washer sizing chartNOTE: All flow rates greater than 10 GPM or with an require the 1" Drain Line Assembly (V3008-04)
- Chart, water softenersWater softener comparison chartChoosing the right water softener for your home can be overwhelming with the numerous options available. Our Water Softener Comparison Chart simplifies this process by providing a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of key features, benefits, and specifications across various models.
- Chart, water softenersWater softener product comparison chart definitionsIn the context of water softeners, a battery backup refers to a feature that allows the water softener's control system to continue functioning during a power outage. The control system is responsible for managing key operations such as regeneration cycles, timekeeping, and system settings.
- Guide, water softenersBest water softeners (2026 Buyer’s guide & industry breakdown)When researching the best water softener system, it's easy to assume there is a single system or brand that universally earns that title. In practice, "best" is contextual and depends on what a homeowner values and how the softener will be used.
- Guide, water softenersDetermining water softener sizeMany of the new water softener sales inquiries we get are from customers looking to replace an old water softener. Our sales process involves steps where we help our customers figure out precisely what size of new softener will get the job done for them.
- Guide, water softenersDownload the eBook that will make you an instant softener expertIf you're thinking about buying a water softener, this guide was made for you! Over 45 pages of easy-to-understand information to help you make an informed water softener purchase.
- Guide, water softenersDo you need a twin tank water softener?If you're a residential homeowner you probably don't need a twin tank softener. The exceptions are when water hardness is extreme or where salt efficiency is the primary system selection criteria.
- Guide, water softenersFleck 5600SXT water softener installation, programming and startup instructionsA most sincere thank-you for your purchase of the Fleck 5600SXT water softener! We look forward to helping make this experience an excellent one for you.
- Guide, water softenersHow a water softener worksA water softener is an appliance that is typically used in a residential environment to remove the hardness from the water being used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and washing clothes.
- Guide, water softenersHow to properly size a water softenerAll across the internet one can find water softener sizing tools that are designed to help consumers pick the right sized softener. Unfortunately the vast majority of these tools fail to incorporate water softener efficiency into the calculation.
- Guide, water softenersHow to save water at home for Adults & childrenIn 2011, the average Canadian household consumed 251 litres of water per person. While this represents a significant decrease in consumption from previous years, water is still a scarce resource that needs to be conserved.
- Guide, water softenersSoftener grains capacity vs cubic feet of resinThere are two ways to describe the 'capacity' of a water softener. Historically, softener capacity has been described in Grains Capacity which is a description of the amount of softening that a water softener can accomplish, before it needs to regenerate.
- Guide, water softenersUnderstanding true water softener capacityThe capacity of a water softener is simply the amount of hardness it can remove before it needs to regenerate. Water softener capacity is one of the most poorly understood aspects of water softener sizing by both dealers and consumers alike.
- Guide, water softenersUnderstanding water softener grains capacityAll over the internet, in every big box store, and at the local Mom & Pop water treatment store you'll find water softeners that are described by their grains capacity.
- Guide, water softenersWater softener infographicWelcome to the Aquatell Water Softener Infographic. Infographics are a great way to take a complex topic like water softeners and make them easy to understand.
- Buying guide, water softenersHome water softenersA home water softener is any system designed to reduce hardness minerals—primarily calcium and magnesium—either at the point water enters the home or at specific use-points within it.
- Buying guide, water softenersTesting very hard water with the softener Prep kitYou've likely arrived at this page because you've tried to test your water hardness with the Aquatell Softener Prep Kit and the colour isn't changing from red to blue. There are a couple of reasons this can happen.
- Buying guide, water softenersWater softenersWater softeners from Aquatell are designed and built by experienced water treatment professionals in North America. We hand-select components to build water softener systems that simply deliver the best softener value and we simplify the online water softener purchase by providing unique online tools and support.
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