Crystal QuestWhole House Water Softener
A 45,000 or 60,000 grain ion exchange softener with pre and post filtration, on a 5600 control valve.
$1,531
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Usability
Usability
This is the most conventional product Crystal Quest sells and the one where its specification page is strongest: grain capacity, service flow, pipe size, control valve model, PSI range, media tank and brine tank dimensions and required clearance are all published in one table, which is more than several better-known softener brands manage. A 45,000 grain softener at 1,531 dollars in fiberglass is competitively priced for a system that includes pre and post filtration rather than selling them as add-ons, and the 5600 electronic valve is a widely serviced platform with parts available independently. The stainless tank adds 862 dollars for no softening difference. The one-year warranty is the weak point and it is not close: most established softener manufacturers warrant the control valve five to ten years and the tank ten to lifetime, so a buyer here is trading long-term coverage for the up-front price and the included filtration.
- Full specification table: grains, service flow, pipe size, valve model, PSI range and clearances
- Pre and post filtration included rather than sold as add-ons
- 5600 electronic control valve, a widely serviced platform
- 45,000 or 60,000 grain capacity at 9 to 11 or 10 to 13 GPM
- One-inch pipe size published, unlike the rest of the tank range
- One-year warranty against five to ten years on the valve from established softener brands
- Stainless tank adds 862 dollars for no softening difference
- No published cartridge interval for the pre and post filters
- No NSF/ANSI 44 listing, the softener performance standard
- Requires a drain and a brine tank footprint of 18 by 33 inches
A conventional ion exchange softener with pre and post filtration, on a 5600 electronic control valve and a one-inch pipe size. Sold in 1.5 and 2.0 cubic foot resin volumes rated 45,000 and 60,000 grains, at 9 to 11 and 10 to 13 GPM service flow, with an 18 by 33 inch brine tank. Fiberglass or stainless media tanks, 35 to 60 psi operating range.
Additional information
Specification: Crystal Quest Whole House Water Softener
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Questions answered from our data
How much does a water softener cost?The 35 water softeners we list run from $160 to $3,294, with a median of $1,531.
How long do water softener filters last?Of the 35 water softeners we list, 28 state a filter life; the most common is 6-12 months (14).
Does a water softener remove chlorine?Nine of the 35 water softeners we list claim to reduce chlorine.
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