SpringWellSTR-4 Tannin Removal System, 45,000 Grain
Another size of the SpringWell STR-1, which ranks 26th of 33 in Well Water
Tannin-selective resin system for 4-6 bathrooms with 45,000 grain capacity at 15 GPM, which also softens.
$2,819
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Usability
Usability
The STR-4 adds 50 percent more grain capacity and 3 GPM over the STR-1 for $213, which is good value inside the pair. The wider concern applies to both: tannin removal is load-dependent in a way most treatment is not, and no independent source has tested either size. Test the water, size against the result, and be realistic that outcomes vary.
- 45,000 grain capacity and 15 GPM, 50 percent more than the STR-1 for $213
- Tannin-selective resin targets a problem carbon filtration cannot solve
- Softens as well as removing tannins, since the resin regenerates with salt
- Brine tank included
- Lifetime warranty on tanks and valves
- Ends the yellow tint and musty taste tannins cause
- Operating pressure window is 25-60 PSI, narrower than the rest of the range
- Results depend heavily on the tannin load; a water test is essential
- Requires ongoing salt for regeneration
- 13 by 54 inch tank plus a brine tank needs real floor space
- No published NSF/ANSI certification listing
- No independent testing of this system exists at any level
- The 6-month guarantee carries a 25% restocking fee plus return shipping
The SpringWell STR-4 is the larger tannin removal system, sized for four to six bathrooms with 45,000 grain capacity and 15 GPM service flow. Tannins are organic compounds leached from decaying vegetation in groundwater; they stain laundry and fixtures and give water a musty taste that carbon filtration does not remove.
The tannin-selective resin regenerates with salt, so the system softens as well as removing colour. The tank is 13 inches wide by 54 inches tall, 63 with the head, and a brine tank measuring 18 by 33 inches is included.
Operating pressure is 25 to 60 psi, a narrower window than the rest of SpringWell's range, so check your supply. As with the STR-1, a water test showing the actual tannin load is essential before buying.
Additional information
Specification: SpringWell STR-4 Tannin Removal System, 45,000 Grain
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