The Best Whole House Water Filter of 2024...That Nobody Knows About
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- Brian reviews the SpringWell CF Whole House Water Filter System. ****** Check out the Springwell CF HERE 👉 bit.ly/3z1Y2GZ (springwell.com)
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1️⃣ CF Whole House Water Filter: bit.ly/3z1Y2GZ (springwellwater.com)
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⏰ Chapters ⏰
0:00 SpringWell CF Whole House Water Filter Review
0:55 System Specs
1:34 7 Reasons Why I Love the Springwell CF
5:16 2 Things I Don't Like About the System
6:42 More Clean Water Resources
7:20 Our Test Results
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In this video, Brian reviews the best whole house water filter for city (municipal) water. This SpringWell CF review will talk about the specs and 7 reasons why we love it so much. We also laboratory tested our water both before and after installation to test the performance capabilities of this SpringWell whole house water filtration system.
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The system in this video was objectively tested under real-life conditions. The water samples were taken from one single location, had a limited range of contaminants, and may not represent the system's performance in other areas or under different conditions. Contaminants were not intentionally added for testing purposes. This is a single test and does not accurately reflect the system's performance under different conditions, with different contaminants, or its performance over a longer period of time. The results are not comprehensive or conclusive.
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🔥 Check out the Springwell CF whole house water filter here ➡ bit.ly/3z1Y2GZ
Does this system back wash water? Any advice when looking for a plumber to install? Thanks for your videos and info! Much appreciated!
@@tylerhansen9135 Great question! No this is not a backwashing system.
When looking for a plumber to install, I'd recommend verifying that they have experience installing tank based whole home water filtration systems. Make sure to hire a plumber that has both experience with these type of installations as well as positive customer reviews. Finally, I would recommend providing them with the installation instructions from the manufacturer to confirm they can complete the installation is is recommended. Specifically, make sure that they install a bypass so you can still have access to water when/ if you need to perform maintenance on the system (changing the sediment filter, replacing the media, etc.)
@@waterfilterguru Thanks! Great advice! I will be purchasing this system soon. Will perform water testing first with simple lab.
is this filter better than a 5 stage Reverse osmosis water filter? Can it filter more than a 5 stage reverse osmosis system?
@@RossMalagarie It depends. If you only want a system to filter your drinking water, then a 5-stage RO system would be sufficient. However if you want clean, filtered water from every tap and faucet in your home (for brushing teeth, showering, etc.), then this system provides that benefit. Overall, a multistage RO system will reduce more contaminants than a system that only uses a few types of media.
Wow, you nailed it! Thanks to giving us clarity on whole house water filtering!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for your feedback
Excellent content. Thank you for the comprehensive and honest review.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your feedback, it really helps!
We’re super happy with our CF4 (and SS4 and UV filter) from Springwell!
Thanks for sharing your experience, glad to hear it's working well for you too
This is an excellent video; very informative and easy to comprehend. I appreciate you♾💎
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment
Thanks for this detailed video!
Glad it was helpful!
OMG after this video I'm definitely testing my water before buying anything, thanks so much for the info.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@@waterfilterguru Which Whole House Water Filter do you recommend that includes Fluoride Removal? Thanks!
@@TheOssia Hands down the BodyGuard Fluoride Removal Filter by US Water Systems! Check it out here bit.ly/3VRa4Mf
Would be great to see you revisit the testing after a certain number of gallons has passed through the system to gauge the degradation of the filter medium
Great idea, and thanks for the suggestion. We will be doing this!
obviously the claims are BS. Depending on water going into the filter and usage there is super heigh chance of the amount of impurities taking way more space within 10 years than this filter therefore physically impossible
So far so good? Any updates?
I agree. I want to see how a system performs over its life.
@@waterfilterguru are you able to briefly comment on how the system is performing thus far? I think that the lack of response from you takes away your validity as a reviewer. Perhaps they sponsored your review .
Thanks. Very informative. Keep up the good work!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for your feedback 😀
This looks like a great filtration system for the house, will definitely be considering adding one to my home!
Don't forget to test your water to find out what contaminants might be present first!
On top of this what reverse osmosis you recommend?
@@waterfilterguruwhat do you recommend to test my water
@@turboparadise Tap Score by Simplelab (bit.ly/3OPs0Vd) - hands down the best testing I've come across and the company we use for all our testing projects
@@617venkatesh Cloud RO! cloud-water-filters.sjv.io/jrOrdP
This video and channel is a service to humanity. Thank you so much. I've wanted whole house water filtration but didn't want to pay 10 grand.
Thanks for your comment and kind words! So glad you found it helpful
Sure who's filtration cost 10 grand?
@@paulrod53 Many well water treatment systems can cost in the thousands, depending on the water problems present.
@@paulrod53the Halo is one many of them
Exactly
subbed. i wish you massive success. great idea and great service to us all!
Much appreciated! Glad you found it helpful
I've been looking for something like this, thanks!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and for your comment
I have a water hardness of 21; these systems are capable up to 81 (per the manufacturer). I'm SO THANKFUL that I don't have to have a system that relies on me adding salt every month and have a water filter on every faucet. This is one of those "cost be damned" things as it'll save me money in the long run AND save me monthly maintenance fees. I have the system with the two large tanks and the smaller particulate filter (I don't have a well).
Sounds like you have the CF (carbon filter reviewed in this video) and the Futuresoft (salt-free conditioner) - thanks for sharing your feedback with the system, this is great to hear!
So did this take care of your hard water issues? We also have very hard water and the mineral buildup is killing our appliances.
Just as an alternative possibility - check into the HydroFlow Pearl Plus - chemical free, no tanks, and implodes bacteria!. No, not affiliated, just getting rid of my old salt softener and discovered it. Def my way to go re softener/conditioner. I'm looking at Radient Life's all in one whole house, does Chlorines, VOCs, etc and flouride! @@2uplifestyle
Great content , keep it coming
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for all the information
You bet!
I just had one of these systems installed in my house yesterday (along with a water softener). I wish I had done it sooner--after years of dry-skin, black manganese sludge on every faucet and our washing machine, I finally contacted a company to come out. When the rep tested our water he showed me that the chlorine level in our water (City of Atlanta) was extremely high (like swimming pool water). I expect the difference to be significant.
Congrats - I'm sure it will make a huge difference!
The main water line into my house is right next to the sewer line going out so with some minor PVC work, the installers joined the flush line right into the outgoing sewer line so it does not discharge into my grass at all--just goes out with the regular plumbing. My irrigation system is fed directly from the main line at the street so there is no salt in the irrigation system. If I wanted to pressure wash my house and use a faucet where water has gone through the filter, I can turn a couple of valves to bypass the system. Also, the gentler water on our laundry (and the elimination of the mineral deposits that would accumulate on the washing machine drum) is an added benefit (which was another reason we installed the system).
So far we've noticed no real loss in pressure, the gunk on the faucets is pretty much gone (I cleaned them after installation and there hasn't been any noticeable buildup since).
This was definitely not a cheap solution, rather an investment in the house and the quality of our water. I'd drink the water out of the tap without hesitation now, whereas for 10 years I would absolutely avoid it. The only thing I did not install is a reverse osmosis system which, from my understanding, is a highly inefficient system (uses like 3 gallons of water for every gallon it filters), and would not really improve the water quality any more than I could justify--I'm honestly not sure why I would have considered it and the sales rep didn't think it was a good idea either).
Hope that helps.
What kind of water softener did you install...?
I don't know what kind it is--it is part of a whole house system. The softening part has a large tank full of resin beads which is attached to a large, garbage can type container full of softening salt (I have to add more from time to time). @@trailboss78
@@trailboss78I applied for a solution that incorporates everything
Seems like that Lifesource/Beotron system I had. Basically, it was a charcoal filter. Definitely not a water softener which is mandatory in my very hard water area. Ripped that crap out and put in a Kenetico system. Works perfectly since 2016.
Water softeners and water filters (like the one in this video) are completely different systems, using different technology to address different water issues. They are not interchangeable or comparable.
Water softeners remove hardness minerals that cause issues with plumbing and appliances but don't pose any health risk
Water filters reduce contaminants that pose potential health risk or affect taste or smell of the water
You can read more about the differences in detail here: waterfilterguru.com/water-softener-vs-water-filter/
Hope this helps clarify things!
Should you do a 1 year water test update from using the system? And should you add smaller filters in the system to remove even small contaminates?
It all depends on your unique situation and what contaminants, and concentrations of those contaminants, are present. I wouldn't say it's necessary to performance test after just one year in most cases - the media should last multiple years.
Again, the decision to add additional filtration downstream, such as a point of use filter (like an RO system) for your drinking water all depends on what contaminants are present.
If the contaminants you have are reduced by the Springwell CF then additional filtration downstream would be redundant and unnecessary. However there are more difficult to remove contaminants present (uranium as an example), that the CF can't remove, then yes, additional filtration would be necessary.
So, it all depends on the specific water situation - and this is why testing is so vital!
Very informative thus so helpful in trying to decide on various water filterizaion products.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for all your comments!
Great video, super informational 👍
Glad it was helpful!
You said you thought most of the lead was coming from plumbing within your house, yet the point of entry filter removed most of it, which would mean it's not coming from your pipes, but from the city water supply. This would make sense, as lead pipes were often used to connect houses to mains. The problem they had in Flint MI was the PH of the water changed when they changed the source, and the old lead pipes, which had a protective layer of oxidation, began dissolving into the water.
Great point! It was reassuring to see how well the system did remove the lead that was present
I believe they stopped adding the additive that prevented the lead pipes from breaking down too.
It depends GREATLY on whether or not it is Ferous or Ferric iron. The difference is very important.
Love it, with my current system I have to replace the filters every 3 years and they cost over $300 for all the filters.
One advantage of tank-based systems is that the media lasts a while! Keep in mind though that media lifespan is dependent on the incoming water quality & contaminants present - so each situation will be different, and the media may or may not last as long for some folks as others, before it needs to be replaced
@@waterfilterguru hi, how to know when needs to be replaced?
As a new homeowner, I'm just beginning my education journey about this stuff. Good intro. I hope you have a video on understanding PFOA levels in public drinking water. THat's what we are dealing with locally.
Hey Roger, thanks for your comment. Have you seen this video? ua-cam.com/video/LjHc19Ou1Tg/v-deo.html it will give you a good understanding of the treatment technologies that can be used to reduce PFAs (including PFOA)
@@waterfilterguru I will check it out now. Thank you!
Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions
Excellent information.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your comment
Wow thinking about all the contaminants i consume just by drinking out of the sink... This would definitely bring me peace of mind!
Gross right? That's why a whole home system like this is the best option for safe water from every tap!
Thank you for the great review. I was looking at CF4 and AquaOX, Culligan, and Aquasanna. I'm more tempted to go for CF4 after this review. Although it does eliminate more contaminants and double the lifetime, AuqaOX is still very expensive.
One question, do you still recommend an under-sink water filter or an RO filter for drinking? I know it varies greatly based on locations, but any suggestion for municipal water in most big cities (New neighborhood in Dallas to be particular). Thank you so much!
Great question! It really depends on what contaminants are present in your water - Have you tested your water?
This is always the first step I recommend. Use the data from a laboratory test to guide your purchase decision. An additional point of use system for drinking way may or may not be needed. It all depends on if the whole home system you choose is capable of removing all the contaminants or not.
Check out Tap Score for water testing - this is the company we use for all our testing purposes and and hands down the very best: bit.ly/3OPs0Vd
i am planning to get this system because of the pricing as well as all the good reviews
Right on, solid choice! Have you had your water tested first and been able to confirm this system is capable of addressing all the contaminants present?
@@waterfilterguru honestly, your review was more in-depth. I had a lot of particles but my main concern was the chlorine. We have hard water in Texas but the chlorine was hella high when the water consultant came out here and yes, their’s is sold at Costco but it was way too expensive so I’m happy and thankful you’ve done this in-depth review and water analysis! I am positive that I am going to with this one now.
Quick question - I would like to learn more about their ion exchange since they are one the few and leader in this technology. Any insight on this exchange compared to other high end water softerner such as ecowater
Just seeing what’s out there but I will be buying soon.
Let us know if you have any questions along the way.
Have you had your water tested? Do you know what contaminants/ issues are present that need to be treated?
After 6 months pressure decreased substantially.Called dealer,they suggested I bleach their system to improve pressure.After 3 bleaching pressure improved,but also had to adjust regen cycle to every day..Iron bacteria in my well here in Florida was terrible,now we have no rust stains,just have less water pressure.
Hey Ed, thanks for your comment! Sounds like you are on well water and have the Springwell WS well water filter system installed? Do you have any other water treatment systems?
Iron bacteria will surely clog water treatment devices and fixtures, causing reduced water pressure.
In addition to shocking your well (bleaching it), you might want to consider installing a chemical feed system to chlorinate the well. This will keep the iron bacteria at bay all the time, rather than shocking it every so often as it starts to build up agian.
@@waterfilterguru While the interior growth in the well can be controlled this way, the majority of iron reducing bacteria are in the aquifer. It is unlikely any in-well system would have much effect on those growths in the aquifer, though some growth downgradient of the well screen would be diminished. Bringing the water to ground surface and dealing with it there allows easier maintenance. And yes, someday the aquifer immediately adjacent to the well screen may clog from the bacteria.
Do you recommend this for well water as well? Or would you suggest another whole home water filtration system?
Nope this one (the CF) is only for municipally treated city water.
For well water, you'll want to check out the SpringWell WS: bit.ly/3BICCPF
No matter what, make sure to test your well water before making any purchase. We use Tap Score for all our testing and I can't recommend them highly enough: bit.ly/3qJM9R4
Use the data to guide your decision. The SpringWell WS is the best all-round option for well water, but you may have additional contaminants and/or higher concentrations of contaminants it's not capable of dealing with
Just bought a system before seeing this video. About to install. This gives me hope that I purchased the right system.
Let us know how it goes!
I just installed one myself... and I have white particulate constantly coming from the system from the sediment filters... how long did it take for your system to first run clean?
@@CD-vb9fi I think it probably took somewhere between 15 minutes and a half hour. Did you flush the carbon filter first? Could that be an issue?
Hi - Thank you for making this video. Could you share your thoughts on when it is appropriate to get a salt based filtration system vs a salt free system?
Hi there, great question! So you are referring to salt-based ion exchange water softeners and salt-free water conditioners. Neither of these systems are filters, and they are intended to treat water hardness and not remove contaminants.
A water softener or conditioner would be used in conjunction with a water filter (like the one in this video), if you need to treat a hard water issue.
Check out this article to learn all about the differences between the two: waterfilterguru.com/water-softener-vs-water-conditioner/
We saw your video on the spring well purifying system and we’re very interested in it. However it can’t be used in a crawl space (which is what we have). Do you have any other suggestions for a whole house filtration system that could be used in a crawl space?
Hey Lacy, great question! Assuming you are on City Water & depending on how much space you have available, you may be able to get away with a cartridge based whole house filter, like one of these:
- Evo E-1000 bit.ly/3SwKURB (evowatersystems.com)
- Home Master HMF3SdgFeC bit.ly/3dWxbo8 (homemaster.com)
Keep in mind that you'll need a bit more room below the filter housing so that you can remove them to replace the filter cartridges.
Possibly create a loop. Bring the water supply line out of the crawl space into a nearby room. Filter the water in that room and send it back into the crawl space.
been thinking about doing this for a long time but never dig in and actually look into various models, pricing, etc. That being said, I feel like pricing should have been gone over more. Cost of system, rough estimate for hardware not included, and perhaps most importantly, the cost of replacement filters since that's a maintenance cost every 6-9 months. If the system is only $900 but, for instance, each filter costs $250 or whatever.... I just know a lot of times it's those replacement parts they get you on. Printers, air purifiers, I think the small water purifiers..... Otherwise, not a bad video. I'll keep this in mind whenever I do get around to actually purchasing a unit.
The only replacement filter cartridge is the micron filter (the cartridge in the little blue housing), replaced every 6-9 months and costs ~$20.
Besides that, you'll eventually need to replace the media in the tank, but it should last you years before it will need to be replaced (depending on your water quality). This is the advantage of tank based systems like this one!
As for extra installation components, because every install is different it's difficult to pinpoint a specific cost.
You did an amazing job covering all angles, only recommendation would be doing the test without the 5 micron filter.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback! The 5-mircon filter is installed post-filtration to capture any of the media that might escape the tank, so it does not get into the home's plumbing system.
I have the same system. I was surprised that the sediment filter went after the carbon tank rather than before it.... Reason is that it's purpose is stopping the carbon sediment coming out of the tank.
Thanks Can you talk about how this filter deals with iron in well water. Or how I can filter out the iron. Keep up the great videos.
Hey Chris, thanks for your comment and great question. This system is intended for use with municipally treated water, not well water. For well water with iron, you'd need to look at a water softener (like this one bit.ly/3xUMjJ1) or an oxidation/filtration iron specific filter (like this one bit.ly/3Ch1EWW).
That being said, you'll need to make sure to take into account all the other contaminants that are present as well while identifying proper treatment for your well water. When was the last time you had it tested by a certified lab? Do you know what additional contaminants are present?
@@waterfilterguru Thank you. I’ll check them out.
The one thing I am EXTREMELY interested in, is can it filter out hormones and that level of chemical contamination...
If you read the book "Estrogeneration" by Anthony Jay. He outlines that a lot of hormones that was in the city water supply really isn't something the standard filtration process can deal with. I have a RO system for drinking water, but would love another system for the rest of the house.
@Water Filter Guru - Do you have any comment on that level of filtration if you are aware?
There are a number of studies that show activated carbon can reduce hormones such as estrogen in water (link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40710-014-0005-y), however this system hasn't specifically been tested to do so. Because activated carbon is one component of the mix media bed, you could assume there is some degree of reduction, but more testing to validate this would be necessary.
It's great you already have an RO system in place - that would have been the next recommendation!
@@waterfilterguru Thanks for the response. I have it for drinking water, but we all know our skin still absorbs nutrients and particles during showering. so it would be nice to ensure everything is clean. :)
great book
I could not see to be sure, but the pure white PVC pipe used in the video is not for drinking water. you need CPVP, it has a yellow tint to it and a yellow stripe.
Hey thanks for your comment - we'll be following up with the company that installed this for us to check on this. Much appreciated!
@@waterfilterguru upon further research not all water suppliers chlorinate their water, so if this is well water, regular PVC is fine. my lack of knowledge
@@OhioBahn440 No, thank you for the comment. Looking into this now. The home is on city water (the system in this video is intended for use with city water). Stay tuned. Much appreciated!
@@waterfilterguru Any response from springwell regarding type of PVC that should be used with city water?
@@waterfilterguruaaaand ???
Geez, now I want a whole house filter system.
The first step is to test your water so you know exactly what problem contaminants you need to treat!
will look at this system
Are you on city water?
I'm new to this. Looks like this is designed for pre treated biologically safe water, right? What happens if there is a break in the water main and a boil water advisory due to water contamination? I guess my concern is that after they fix the break, any ecoli or other germs that make their way downstream will be captured by this filter and released after the boil water advisory is over.
What are your thoughts?
The media in the filter will not capture bacteria or other microorganisms - they would flow through. If the possibility of this situation is a concern in your area, you could consider installing a UV system downstream of the tank based system. Then, if a boil water advisory did happen, you would be protected against any biologicals that might make their way though the system waterfilterguru.com/best-uv-water-purifier-systems/
Under no circumstances trust that the government is making things safe even under good circumstances. Just the past few years alone is proof of that. Get something to kill virus/germs/parasites.
Great Video!!! Arvada and Aurora pride themselves on the best water in the country, would be interesting to see what's in Westminster's.
Thanks for watching and the feedback! You can check Tap Score's city water project to get a general idea of the contaminants found in homes throughout Westminster here citywater.mytapscore.com/CO/Westminster
I'm in an apartment so I can't do what you did but what I am doing is I have filters on all the shower heads and sink faucets and for are drinking water I first filter the tap water through my 4 black heavy metal filter Berky then from there I filter with one of those ionic water filter the one that looks like sand but it's ion exchange resin stuff (makes the water taste like real water again) then I have 2 1.5" n52 magnets by the water outlet on said ion exchange resin filter container with a gauss strength of about 2 Tesla so that it will restructure the water molecules which when tested it showed to be effective at changing the characteristics of the water molecules so that's good. I still want to do better but for now this will do
Sounds like a great setup! Do you know what contaminants are in your water? Have you had it tested by a certified lab?
@@waterfilterguru no but I need to because the water has been so bad ever since COVID hit idk why but a few months after the lockdown started the water started to smell like bleach so strong the house would smell like a pool just from washing the dishes by hand in the kitchen sink! The water still smells like bleach and chemicals that's why I got the black heave metals filters for my Berky because it seems to be their best filter it's even silver impregnated to help with viruses and by the end of my 3 stage filtering prose's the water doesn't smell at all and actually taste good but I still miss my water from my home town (the Ozarks water bottleing company was the next town over we lived on top of that aquaphor that runs from Canada to the coast so I literally grew up taking baths and showers with ozarka bottled straight from are well but now that I'm in the city I complain daily lol.
Have you ever tried restructured water? I was a sceptic at first until I talked to a guy that told me that all of the filter kits you can get online don't work you have to .make your own because the magnet strength needed is way more then what your going to get from some Walmart magnets you need a n52 neo that's a minimum of 2.5 or 3 Tesla which would be a n52 neo magnet that's around 1.75 to 2" square which can be expensive and dangerous if you let your kids play with it I mean you really have to make sure that you have it in a good safe holding arrangement so that you don't accidentally get metal close to it seeing as it could hold a small person up lol
But it's crazy dude I've done tests where I set a cup of water on top of the neo magnet for about 1 minutes and light string so that all the water passes close to the magnetic fealed and water is slightly magnetic hints why the magnet has to be so strong
Then I take the cup off and set it over by the controll water cup which is same exact kind of cup and the water is from the same exact filtered water jug and if you take a taste the one that was on the magnet tastes way smother and more hydrating on your throat if that makes any sense?
And if you take both cups mark which one is which and put them in the freezer what I found was that the one that had been subjected to the magnet takes about 30% longer to freeze all the way through and has deep big cracks through it unlike the regular cup that looks like it just has regular frozen water in it
And I got the same results every time I did the test which was 8 times!
Satisfaction guarantee but -25% when you return + cost of shipping.
Definitely not satisfying with that return policy.
Good catch! I just reached out to my contact at SpringWell about this. They've informed me that only ~5% of customers actually even do a return. This tells me the vast majority of folks are satisfied with their purchase so it won't even matter!
So here's the rub: you get what you pay for. This is a great system for the first year or so with one caveat. It like Culligan and other single tank systems constantly uses raw/dirty water to back wash itself so your tank and media are always working against itself. because of this, and depending on the amount of TDS (total dissolved solids) and iron, these will continue to build up in the tank, effectively reducing performance on a continual basis. I do appreciate it has an on demand design similar to a Kinetico system except the one main area . Kinetico kills all other systems and has for many decades. The kinetico has a twin tank design is always back washing with clean, treated water. This is why they have an effective life for 2-3 decades. Also, saltless systems do little to help with tannins and long term PH or hard water issues like the Springwell. Is the Springwell "affordable" ? yes, but only on a short term basis such a selling your home. A proper long term system like a Kinetico can be $6k and up....but you get what you pay for. Appreiciate the content though.
Thanks for the comment - but it will be a bit misleading when some folks read it. I want to clear this up.
You are comparing 3 completely different types of systems, which can't actually be compared to one another.
It sounds like you are comparing water softeners or AIO well water filters, whereas this video was looking at the filtration system for municipally (city) treated water specifically.
Not an AIO well water system.
Not a water softener.
Not a salt-free conditioner.
All three of these types of systems (softeners, well water AIO filters, and filters for municipally treated water) are designed to target completely different water issues so can't be compared to each other.
A few of the contaminants of concern you mentioned shouldn't even be a problem with municipal water.
It's my goal to help folks better understand their water quality at home, not make it more confusing for them.
I would never consider any type of salt based filtration product. Pure water vs Soft water.... no contest.
@@coltonwashburn6556 Well...I hear you, but to be fair.....Salt free systems do nothing for hard water and TDS in the home nor do they deal with protecting your water heater and other places water sit. Because of this when you flush a toilet or take a bath/shower, and because of oxidation, the water in the pipes leading away also are impacted by calcium, magnesium, and lime build up. Depending what is in the water, certain bacteria can flourish without being killed off and maintained by a sodium additive. Lastly, salt free systems are NOT certified to meet industry standards. Salt free systems typically use potassium chloride (yes, just like what is used in city systems and pools) so they are not truly "Pure water" systems as the advertising suggests. STE's are not great though. The best for long term with minimal salt usage? KInetico hands down. I have access to all and install all types. You have to ask yourself, why do I want/need a water treatment system in the first place. But once a person is fully educated...it is still their choice what goes into their home.
Thanks for your response!
Another one fell for advertising hype and is simply parroting it.
They are definitely not the only ones! I have a dual chamber softener that trades off chambers, replenishing the spent one with replenished one. Fleck controller. Fully programmable. Going on two decades now and good as ever.
The *only* advantage of Kinetico is it works where electricity is unavailable. But you pay dearly for that feature, not only in initial cost but you don't get to customize it to your conditions and modify it if conditions change. It's all mechanical, there's no programming the cycle details. They also call for more maintenance of the water driven drive mechanism, which of course is recommended by only their approved service personnel so recurring costs are much greater as well.
There's a massive profit to Kinetico so naturally it's going to be pushed hard, mostly to people who don't know how anything works.
There might be somewhere hard well water under pressure is available but no full time electricity, in order to justify Kinetico. But typically electricity pumps the water up from the depths of the well and pressurizes it, so unless that's from a generator that only runs as needed or on an alternate energy system that runs out of power often, the electric controller saves big bucks. An off grid system could be used to keep a small battery charged and a tiny inverter power the softener. It used milliwatts to monitor and a couple watts when replenishing.
So, getting what you pay for? In general true. In this case though you really have to pay for what you're getting!
@@elgringoec "get what you pay for.. pay for what you're getting" 🤣🤣
Perfect assessment! 👍👍
Great video
Thank you!
Researching whole house water filtration. Your video was helpful and the system sounds like what I’m looking for. My questions are do you offer a video or a link to a video that shows how to remove and replace the special media in the tank. I will certainly be in this house after ten years so I need to understand what it takes and costs to refurbish the filtration tank.
I do not have this video yet, but if you look up the Springwell UA-cam channel I'm fairly certain they have a video with instructions!
To stop bacteria, viruses, and cysts you need to filter down to .2 microns. This system will not stop these contaminants. You will need to add an additional filter inline and will need to change it more often because it filters so small but it will give you the "safe" water this system promises but cannot provide.
This system is intended for use with municipally treated water, which shouldn't have biological contaminants (bacteria, virus, cysts) due to disinfection at the treatment plant. If you are concerned with biologicals, possible due to a boil water advisory, you could install a UV system downstream.
@@waterfilterguruwrong, the pipes from the plant to your home are a major (THE major) factor.
What do you suggestible best?
@@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1 Not wrong, the only time biological contamination from municipally treated water should be a concern is in the event of a boil water advisory. If the system is functioning properly there will be enough residual disinfection chemical (chlorine or chloramine) to protect the water from biological contamination in the distribution system
@@keikelly8446 These are the top UV systems currently on the market waterfilterguru.com/best-uv-water-purifier-systems/
I find it's a little misleading when you leave out from the 'to be desired list' that it isn't designed to remove fluoride from the water. And this info is only included at the very end without much ado. :( A lot of people will have missed out on this and be continually contaminated by the awful byproduct of aluminum that we are being poisoned with.
Not all systems are capable of reducing fluoride - including the one reviewed in this video. In fact, most whole home systems are not capable of reducing fluoride. Fluoride is a difficult to remove contaminant, requiring specialized bone char carbon media, reverse osmosis, or activated alumina which are not commonly used in whole home POE systems. You might find this article helpful to learn all about it: waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remove-fluoride-from-water/
You have a couple options to reduce fluoride at the point of entry:
1) Add an additional fluoride removal cartridge filter downstream of a tank based system (like the one in this video). Something like this bit.ly/3xTDcZd (uswatersystems.com)
OR
2) Install a different whole house tank based system, specific for fluoride removal like the US Water Systems BodyGuard fluoride specific system: bit.ly/41vUbP0 (uswatersystems.com)
OR
3) Use a point of use filter to remove the fluoride from your drinking water. I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system like the Waterdrop G3 waterdropus.pxf.io/mg6A5a or even a water filter pitcher like the Clearly Filtered pitcher bit.ly/3XEksYj
Use ozone,chlorine dioxide or h2o2..they burn fluoride
I live alone and had the Aquaboon 3 stage 20" steel frame gauge system + sediment filter and an iSpring RO under sink
Hey Robert, thanks for the comment! How is that system working out for you?
@@waterfilterguru It's so nice to shower, wash my face, and brush my teeth in clean water
@@roberthart9886 Love to hear that!
@@waterfilterguru THE PLUMBER MOUNTED IT TO CLOSE TO THE GROUND WHICH MAKES REPLACING FILTERS MORE DIFFICULT, WHICH I DID IN JULY. THE 20' SYSTEM WAS < $300 + ~ $600 for install. The Spring WELL is a much simpler/cheaper install. I will go this route on my next home
@@roberthart9886 ooof thats rough thanks for sharing... maybe you can contact the company and have them come rectify the problem they created? The unit needs sufficient space for the filter housings to be easily removed to change the filters
Seems like a good to great system. I really like the minimal filter changes required but I'm confused/concerned that the sediment filter is inline AFTER the primary filter. Since we're on a well and have a LOT of sediment, I'm afraid this sequence could dramatically shorten the life of the filter media. Thoughts?
First things first, the CF system described in this video is intended for municipally treated water, NOT well water.
For well water, you might want to consider the WS system (depending on what contaminants are present) - check out this video ua-cam.com/video/BwrRpfsc0pU/v-deo.html
Well water treatment is entirely different than city water, oftentimes much more complex and dealing with different water issues.
Have you had your water tested by a certified lab? If you want, please feel free to email your lab test results to info@waterfilterguru.com and we can have someone take a look and provide any insight that might be helpful to you.
Lastly to answer your question about the sediment filter. Because city water typically does not contain sediment (it's removed at the treatment plant) a sediment filter isn't necessary. In this case, the sediment filter is installed after the CF system in order to catch any particles of the media from the tank that might escape, so that they don't end up in the home's plumbing system.
2024 is here now is the entire system certified yet!!
Not to my knowledge
Informative videos, thank you!
We are on a 15K gal water catchment system. Which filter would you recommend for filtering our water for drinking?
Thanks for watching!
It depends on what contaminants are present in the catchment system. Have you had the water test by a certified lab yet?
I am on well water from a 300 foot deep artesian well that has a heavy sulfur smell and taste. My current system was a DIY by the previous owner. It has a large outside Aerator with 4 nozzles to get out the smell of sulfur, then a AO Smith sediment filter, and finally a Whirlpool (WHES model) salt based water softener. One pump/tank is for the sprinkler system direct from the well, the other for the house after the Aerator.
Water pressure is decent.
All that said, several companies have come out to give me estimates, and two say scrap the outside aerator, water softener, and the AO sediment filter, and replace it all with their systems.
Trouble is, their systems, including install range from a low of $3K to as much as $7K.
The water tests at the well head before any treatment show Manganese at 0.1%, Sulfur at 5.0, TDS 271ppm, PH 7.5, ALK 178, HARDgpg 14.2, Iron 0.0, Ferrous 0.0, Ferric-Copper-Nitrite-Nitrate all at 0.0
Then after testing the water at the kitchen sink, they seemed surprised to see TDS at 295ppm and the Manganese 0.4 go up after treatment.
Still the sulfur was down to 0.3, PH 7.5, ALK 179, HARDgpg 0.5, Iron 0.1, Ferrous 0.0, Ferric 0.1, and the rest all still at 0.0
So what are your thoughts about the water quality I have, and what I need to do to further reduce the smell & taste of the sulfur in the interior water?
I would think keeping the Aerator and sediment filter is a no brainer, and then maybe scrapping the Whirlpool softener and adding XYZ of their products to improve what I currently have..
Well water situations are always so much more complex! It will be hard to help you just through the comments section here. If you want to shoot an email to info@waterfilterguru.com I'd be happy to take a closer look. Please attach any/all test results you have along with images of the current treatment system you have in place
@@waterfilterguru I sent it to you yesterday. I look forward to your reply when you have time to review everything.
@@MultiEviscerator good day, how did your situation work out. I have a similar situation.
@@ciscokidfab7595 I am still undecided on which system to get. Supposedly some think the Kinetico system is the best, but that is the one that the contractor wants around $7k for. I do not want to go on the cheap, but do not want to break the bank either.
@@MultiEviscerator likewise. It’s a hard call. For the past few years I have been told to bleach the well. That took care or the problem of sulfur for a few days, but am unwilling to try again because it’s “bleach”. I have also installed three large whole house filters in series; sediment, charcoal, ceramic. I change them every six months and the water is still less than desirable. If you do try this system or find one that works, relay back to me.
Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
Carico water system is awesome
Haven't heard of it, I'll have to check it out
Usually buy an RO single faucet in our homes . We are building a new home next year and will consider this instead.
Keep in mind it all depends on the specific water situation - an additional RO may or may not be necessary depending on what contaminants are present. That's why it's always so important to test first, so you know exactly what you're dealing with!
Much better filtering the whole house so you aren't bathing in bad water
Thank you for this. Do you have any recommendation on how to filter fluoride if you use this filter in your home?
You have a couple options to reduce fluoride:
1) Add an additional fluoride removal cartridge filter downstream of a tank based system (like the one in this video). Something like this bit.ly/3xTDcZd (uswatersystems.com)
OR
2) Install a different whole house tank based system, specific for fluoride removal like the US Water Systems BodyGuard fluoride specific system: bit.ly/41vUbP0 (uswatersystems.com)
OR
3) Use a point of use filter to remove the fluoride from your drinking water. I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system like the Waterdrop G3 waterdropus.pxf.io/mg6A5a or even a water filter pitcher like the Clearly Filtered pitcher bit.ly/3XEksYj
I would love to put that system in hopefully the Price Is Right. I have a whole house filter system now but does not go after bad things just sediment.
Yep, a sediment filter will only remove particles suspended in the water like dirt, sand, grit, oxidized iron (rust), etc. They will not reduce any chemicals, metals, or other contaminants.
I recommend testing your water first before deciding on a treatment system. Check out Tap Score by Simplelab for testing, hands down the best bit.ly/3OPs0Vd
You can then use the test data to guide your purchasing decision to make sure you're getting something capable of removing the contaminants of concern!
Looking at this system for my home and also looking at Kinetico as well...
Let us know which you end up going with and what you think about it
Awesome video. I was wondering if you would be making a series with regards to other company's whole house water systems. I just bought an APEC Water WH-SOLUTION-MAX15-FG system which looks amazing, but we will see how well it works for us in the long term.
Yes we will. We have two projects currently in the works, testing two other brands!
If I were to get the CF4 for instance, I presume that we'd still need some way to keep scaling down, yes? We don't like soft water units due to the slimy feel, so what other inexpensive option would we have?
Correct, this system does not address hard water. The best and only way to completely eliminate hard water is with a water softener, but if the feel of soft water is a deal breaker you could consider a water conditioner that will still work to protect your plumbing and appliances. Check out the Springwell Futuresoft bit.ly/3P0WfIQ
They also have a CF + Futuresoft combined system where you'd probably get a better deal than if you bought each individually: bit.ly/3KOIkFQ
I Enjoy your channel.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and for your comment
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed!
Just started looking into water softeners. My two I am looking at is the whole house SpringWell with salt the other is from rain soft.Any suggestions would be appreciated
Hey Bob, which two products are you looking at specifically? I'd assume the SpringWell SS salt based water softener, but which product from Rain Soft are you trying to compare it to?
Rain soft is a ripoff
I like everything Im hearing about this system, s thanks for the video. I have two questions, can we buy spring well systems in the EU? Does this system remove or leave in elements like Magnesium and Calcium?
1) I'm not sure if this system is sold in Europe yet or not - I'd recommend checking directly with the manufacturer
2) This system does not remove hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium). To address hardness, and remove those minerals you'd want to look at an ion exchange water softener, like the Springwell SS bit.ly/3xUMjJ1
Great video! Looking into a spring well system for my house. Do you know if these can be installed outside on the side of the house? Where my main line comes into the house is not convenient to house the tank. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful! Yes the system can be installed outside as long as there is no risk of freezing. If the temp could drop that low, it will need to be installed indoors.
I have a home that was built in 1962 so the piping is likely copper so I would like need to have a separate filtration for drinking water on top of the whole house filter. Correct? Would it be worth it to get the RO and UV add ons as well?
As a first step, I'd recommend getting a lab test of your water so you can identify the exact contaminants and concentrations that are present which need to be treated. Then you can use the lab testing data to guide your purchase decision.
Many folks do use a point of use treatment system like reverse osmosis for their drinking water. But again, it all depends on the contaminants present.
What is the best shower filter? To soften water and to remove contamiments?
Great question!
The best shower filers we've come accross are:
Aquasana AQ-4100 (bit.ly/3rFRtp6)
AquaBliss SF500 (bit.ly/3rWtUZD)
Keep in mind most shower filters are really only designed to remove chlorine from water.
Some like the Aquasana mentioned above also use a KDF media which reduces other chemicals and some heavy metals.
Although some brands say their shower filters can reduce hard water minerals, the only way to actually "soften" water is with an ion exchange water softener system. No shower filter is truly capable of softening water.
@@waterfilterguru Do they remove Chloramine as well? And what about Vit C--- that doesn't soften water -- as many claim it does?
Hey, Brian! Which water filter system would you recommend for a tea or coffee shop?
I'd check out the Waterdrop G3 P800 (with remineralization filter) waterdropus.pxf.io/MX4Jm2
@@waterfilterguru Thank you so much!
I just watched the video very informative. Thank you. I have been considering the Springwell or the Watts system. Any thoughts on the Watts system?
Thanks Robert, I'm glad you found it helpful! Which Watts system are you looking at specifically? They make a lot of products
@@waterfilterguru the Watts One flow system afre 1035s it was recommended by my friend who is a plumber. He doesn’t know about the system details, just that it was easy to install. He installed one for a customer last year.
Both Watts and Springwell have mixed reviews on Amazon. And saw a couple negative comments for Springwell on BBB link. But there are always going to be some negatives, that’s life. I’ve been looking for performance reviews, but haven’t seen many for the Watts system.
Sorry it OFRE s-1035
@@robertromanowski1566 The OFRES OneFlow system is an anti-scale system (often called a salt-free water softener or water conditioner). This system is designed to tackle hard water minerals, not remove contaminants like the SpringWell CF. These systems are not comparable. The Watts OFRES is comparable to the SpringWell futuresoft.
@@waterfilterguru ok, so how do the OFRES 1035 compare against the future soft.
We do have pretty hard water here in north Idaho
Do you recommend distilling your drinking water and the adding back trace minerals?
That depends on a few factors such as what contaminants are in the water that need to be addressed and your daily water requirements, among other things. Distillation is one of the best methods of purifying water, and remineralizing is always recommended. That said, reverse osmosis would provide similar results, but with much less energy and time input required.
Thanks for video, I have sub'd.
Thanks Jim!
Is this still your #1 choice for small 3 bathroom residential setting?
Yes, #1 choice for city water!
Kinetico has the best water treatment products…not a close second in the market….expensive but you get what you pay for. Non electric…dual tanks…cleans itself in soft water….best by far
Kinetico do offer solid products!
Hi Great Info. Sold! Im in Erie CO, any recommendation on an Installer for this system?
Hey Sam, I don't have any specific installer recommendations, but you can use Colorado's licensed plumber search tool to find a licensed professional in Erie
apps.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx
@@waterfilterguru Thank you. Will order through your affiliate link
So if went with the SpringWell CF but I also would like to add a filter for fluoride. Would adding the US Water Systems BodyGuard Plus be a good option? And would the BodyGuard go before the SpringWell CF?
If you want to install the CF but also remove fluoride, you might want to consider an inline fluoride reduction filter rather than a secondary tank based system. Like this one from US Water Systems: bit.ly/40LxwO4 which should have less of an impact on your water pressure, as well as more cost effective most likely.
You would then install the fluoride cartridge filter downstream of the CF tank based system.
I mortgaged my home 3 years ago. Not once have i intentionally drunk water from the faucet. You can actually smell it. I just ordered 10 stage under sink system. Eventually, I'll get one of these whole house units.
Have you had the water tested by a certified lab?
What system would you recommend for well water? Thansk for your help in advance.
It all depends on what contaminants/ water issues are present that need to be treated. When was the last time you had a lab test done? Do you know what contaminants are present?
Great Video! I have city water to my house and well water for my sprinkler system. i like to get a filter for the well water as back up for drinking water. is this possible?
Yes - have you had the well water tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
I’m thinking about getting the system
Are you on city water?
@@waterfilterguru yes. How does this system compare to Pentair home filtration system? I’m not concerned with price necessarily. My water isn’t hard. I just want the most impurities/containments out of my water.
@@larrygreen5019 This one is solid
Would you recommend a conditioner over a softener or vice versa? We had rain soft come out and conduct a water test. We already knew the water was very hard but the test confirmed the high levels. We also have a lot of silt, chlorine, high iron content, VOCs, etc. There are just so many systems out there that this is all overwhelming. Bottom line, I would like to find a system that removes all this as we bath and brush our teeth in this and it's destroying our faucets/appliances. More importantly, I am concerned about what it may be doing in our bodies. Not sure if a softener and RO combo is suggested or a whole Auqasana filtration filtering/conditioning system (but some of the reviews made me shy away from Aquasana)?
Hey David, thanks for the comment. What is your water source? Well water?
From the sound of it, a salt-based ion exchange water softener is for sure necessary to help protect your plumbing and appliances from the effects of hard water. Besides that, it's really hard to give any specific recommendation without seeing some test results.
If you want to send your testing data to info@waterfilterguru.com we can take a closer look
This might be ideal for my small lake cabin as I use approx 1000 gal a month.
Hey Jeffrey, thanks for your comment! Is your lake cabin on municipally treated water, or a private well?
@Water Filter Guru its city water, but we have to truck it in currently into a 1000 liter storage tank.
we would like to access lake water as we are waterfront on a 150 acre lake. Would something like this work with lake water as a source? We also have a UV sterilization tube we could install.
@@Leroylundberg24 The system is intended for use with municipally treated water - for treating lake water you might want to consider your own chemical treatment for disinfection, which could then be followed by this system to remove the disinfection chemicals and byproducts. I'd recommend checking with the manufacturer about using the system for this type of application, first, however
I installed this same system about two years ago, still going strong. I installed it myself, I didn't even bother to bypass my garden hose, so that's filtered too. Based on my usage I estimate the filter is good for over 10 years. My biggest issue with my city water was chlorine smell, it's completely gone and my wife thinks it's even improved her hair, it's nice showering in filtered water.
Thanks for sharing your experience and feedback! 🤙
would really like to see a comparison between this system and aquasana's system
Thanks for the comment and suggestion. I'd love to do a project like this, we'll see if we can get it done
great information on your video. Unfortunately I do have a private well and the only treatment on it is a water softener. Which drinking water filter system would you recommend on this source? And I would want to clean it to the highest degree possible. any thoughts or recommendations? I thought that the Waterdrop was for me until you said the issue with the private well. Now what would you suggest and do you have a video on well water treatment?
thanks again
Hey thanks for the comment and great question. It all depends on what contaminants are present in your well water. When was the last time you had it tested? Can you share the test results?
@@waterfilterguru I have only had it tested for bacteria, just last year and it was fine. As for chemical toxity issues, the testing is so extensive and expensive, I would not know where to start, as there are so many chemicals that they can test for and you have to tell them what you want it tested for.
That is why I figured if I got reverse osmosis and removed everything, that would be the shortcut remedy, Why test for all these chemicals when you can remove everything with reverse osmosis? Or am i mistaken in what reverse osmosis can do?
I really just need to get the best treatment for drinking water put into my house soley for drinking purposes, as I am not sure you can even do a whole house reverse osmosis, and whether it would even be worth it. I doubt that very much but again, it really should be part to the duty of the water softener to do the main filtering. I have a water softener and it is ready to be replaced as well. So I am now looking for a primary water softener/filter for whole house as well as a reverse osmosis water drinking treatment. Does this make sense rather than testing it drinking treatment options or not?
@@gizmobently Reverse osmosis shouldn't be used as primary treatment for well water. Many of the common well water contaminants (iron, manganese, etc.) will clog and foul the RO membrane.
I'd highly recommend first testing your water, then using the data to guide your purchase decision. Without knowing what exactly you're dealing with, you may or may not end up purchasing something suitable for the situation.
Check out Tap Score's well water test. It's tests for the most common well water contaminants and will give you the info you need to identify proper treatment bit.ly/3kJcnnp
Amazing video.... do you know a good home water filter that takes out fluoride? Thats my biggest concern.
Yep, for point of entry fluoride removal, check out this system from US Water Systems: bit.ly/3VRa4Mf
@@waterfilterguru you are amazing. You think this would be a better house filter system choice over the springwell system? My concern over Fluoride interested me in this whole topic, but ideally i would like other toxins filtered out as well
@@BaronUnderbite So the best place to start is with a professional laboratory test. Water quality varies from city to city, even neighborhood to neighborhood, so it's best to use test result data to guide your purchase decision (otherwise you might end up buying something that's not sufficient, or too much for what you need).
That being said, if you have fluoride as well as additional city water contaminants, a combination of a carbon/ KDF system (like this Springwell CF) and a fluoride specific removal filter would be the way to go.
Have you done a review for whole house water filtration systems for people with wells? We do already have a water softening system. Thank you.
There is no reverse osmosis on it. How do you feel about Culligan?
We installed a Springwell WSS well water treatment system (AIO filter + water softener). Check out our test results here: ua-cam.com/video/Nway30U8UNs/v-deo.html
When was the last time you had your well tested?
Do you know what contaminants, in addition to hardness, you are dealing with?
It's only recommended to install RO once you have sufficient treatment in place upstream. Otherwise, many of the common well water contaminants will foul and destroy the RO.
we are considering rainwater catchment... what filters or systems can you suggest?
While I don't have a video yet, you can check out this complete guide to rainwater catchment treatment waterfilterguru.com/how-to-filter-rain-water/
Essentially, you'll need a multi-stage system to both filter and disinfect before consumption.
What is your recommendation for rain water collection filtration? Would this Springwell CF system be up to the task?
I'd recommend first testing the water. Rainwater collection can be tricky, and although you may think it's free of contaminate it's not. You'll definitely want to consider a disinfection system. Then use the lab data to determine what other treatment you might need
I just started looking at whole house water systems and I'm a bit confused as to what and which components I actually need. Do I just need this or do I need this and a water softener too? And if I get this, do I need a R.O. drinking water system? And what about UV light? Are those necessary? There is just so much info and different opinions out there. I have easy access to my water supply. I have a friend who can do the plumbing at a very reasonable price. I was looking at Aquasauna systems, Ispring and this one, too. I just want to only buy what I need. I just want clean and safe water hitting our skin when showering, and safer drinking water. I have city water. Any help would be appreciated . Thx.
Hey Kevin, thanks for the comment, great question!
Step #1 - test your water using a certified lab. We use Tap Score for all our testing and can't recommend them highly enough: bit.ly/3OPs0Vd
Step #2 - use your test results data to guide your purchase decision. Water treatment is complex, and there are different technologies and processes to address different water problems.
Here are a couple articles that might help:
waterfilterguru.com/how-to-filter-water/
waterfilterguru.com/water-treatment-basics/#_Private_Water_Treatment
Can you review a whole house scale inhibitor system that doesn't use salt?
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Thank you for this informative video. Would you recommend buying this filter and softer together?
How hard is your water?
@@waterfilterguru not sure. We are moving to central fl into a pre-construction home. But wanted to know if its worth it or not?
@@yeni_daughterOfGod Yes, if the water is hard it's absolutely worth it to install an ion exchange water softener which will serve to protect the home's plumbing system and water based appliances from limescale.
If the water is not hard, it would not necessarily be beneficial to install a softener.
@@waterfilterguruOk. Thank you!
@@yeni_daughterOfGod You're welcome, let me know if you have any other questions
What would you recommend for a person using a personal well. Would I just need to take sample of well water and then go from there?
Correct! It's recommended that well owners regularly test their well water, yearly at least.
Testing is the first step you will need to take in order to identify the type of treatment equipment you may or may not need
Was wondering if anyone knows if this can be connected to a pex plumbed system, and how you would go about doing this? Pex to Pvc adapters maybe?
I'd look into a PEX/ corrugated stainless steel sharkbite connector
Is there any issue with oversizing? I have 4 bathrooms and 2 utility areas... I would be tempted to go with the CF+ for longer life / capacity.
Also, i have well water 300+ feet deep, so is there any concern with using this system with a well? I would prefer to use a larger sediment filter.
Yes, there is concern with over sizing. If the unit is not sized properly it could affect the home's water pressure.
Additionally, this system is intended for use with municipally treated city water. For well water, you might want to consider the Springwell WS well water filtration system. Check out our video of that one here: ua-cam.com/video/BwrRpfsc0pU/v-deo.html
That said, well water treatment can be extremely complex. It's vital that you first test the water using a certified lab before making a purchase decision. Have you had the water tested? Do you know what contaminants and concentrations are present that need to be addressed?
I have also looked at the FilterSmart 5 stage whole house filter & softner system. What is your opinion on this system?
Check out this article where we compare and contrast the two side by side! waterfilterguru.com/filtersmart-vs-springwell/
Additionally, the Filtersmart "softener" is not actually a water softener, it's a water conditioner. It does not actually soften the water, but uses a TAC process to alter the chemical structure of the hard water minerals. It can be compared to the Springwell Futuresoft.
how well does this do if you put it after a water softener? My wife hates the taste of our water so we have one water spicket from a reverse osmosis but wondering if this could work for the whole house and any spicket
This system will not remove the small amount of sodium or potassium chloride added to the water by the water softener. As you mentioned, you would need reverse osmosis for that.
This system is designed to remove common contaminants from municipally treated water,.
Hello, Brian, I just went to the website and noticed there are quite a few upgrades...softener combo, UV, reverse osmosis, and the install kit. Adding all of these more than doubles the cost. Which ones should I purchase, and which ones should I leave off?
It depends on your water situation. Have you had the water tested by a certified lab? Do you know what water issues are present that need to be addressed?
- Water softener - treats hard water, protects plumbing and appliances, increases washing efficiency
- UV - Protects the home's water system in the case of a boil water advisory. Destroys microorganisms that might grow after the disinfection residual is removed
- Reverse osmosis - further, more broad contaminant reduction for drinking/ cooking water (there are many better options out there from other vendors, however)
- Install kit - each install is unique, it would be good to determine all components you will need before purchasing to decide if this would be useful for you or not