We have a new house with a private well and septic system. A water softening/conditioning system is an absolute necessity (300 grains of hardness and 81 micrograms/liter of total iron). For several reasons, I would prefer to not use a salt-based water softener. Have been “researching” a system (manufactured by Pelican Water Technologies) that uses an activated carbon filter in the first tank to remove sediment and organic contaminants (if any) and a nanobead media in the second tank to precipitate out calcium and magnesium. The carbon filter has to be replaced every 3 to 5 months but the nanobead media is guaranteed for 5 years or 1,000,000 gallons of water before it has to be replaced. The system sounds good but it is not cheap. Also, according to the blurb on the retailer’s website (Water Filter USA), this system is certified by both NSF International and the Water Quality Association. However, so far I have been unable to confirm this and that makes me a little uneasy. Does anyone have any experience with or information on this system or something similar. Thanks for any assistance.
JBLtd
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Have you thought of using a standard system with potassium instead of sodium. A buck or two extra per bag.
Mike
If this is the system I've looked at before, it appears to be a valid technology. Air is mixed in with the water to oxidize the crud somehow, causing it to precipitate.
Hard to say how effective it is, however.