SpringWell WSSS Well Water Filter and Salt Based Softener Combo
WS air injection iron filter paired with the SS salt-based softener, the standard pairing for private wells with both iron and hardness.
$2,975
Usability
Iron and hardness usually arrive together in well water, and this combo is the honest answer to both. It also sidesteps a trap: FutureSoft salt-free media is rated for zero iron, so a salt-free conditioner is the wrong choice on a well no matter how appealing the no-salt pitch sounds. With 178 reviews it has the most feedback of any SpringWell combo. Note that the real service flow is the softener's 11 GPM, not the filter's 12.
- Pairs iron removal with softening, the two problems most private wells present
- Salt-based softening works on iron-bearing water where FutureSoft salt-free does not
- Largest combo review pool on SpringWell's site at 178
- Cheaper and more compact than buying the two systems separately
- Air injection side needs no chemicals or cartridges
- Lifetime warranty on tanks and valves plus a 6-month money-back guarantee
- 32,000 grain softening capacity in the entry configuration
- Real service flow is the softener's 11 GPM, below the filter's 12
- Two tanks plus a brine tank is a substantial footprint
- Requires ongoing salt purchases
- A complete well water test is essential before sizing
- More involved installation than a single-tank system
- No published NSF/ANSI certification listing
This combo pairs the WS air injection iron filter with the SS salt-based softener, which is the pairing most private wells actually need. The WS removes iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide; the SS handles hardness. Well water almost always presents both problems, and salt-free conditioners are not an option here because FutureSoft media is rated for zero iron.
The entry configuration pairs the WS1 with the SS1: 12 GPM on the filter, 11 GPM on the softener, 32,000 grain capacity and a brine tank measuring 18 by 33 inches. Real service flow is the lower of the two figures, so plan around 11 GPM rather than 12.
It carries the largest combo review pool on SpringWell's site at 178, and buying the pair costs less and takes less space than two separate purchases.
Additional information
Specification: SpringWell WSSS Well Water Filter and Salt Based Softener Combo
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