Whole House Water Filter & Salt-Free Softener Alternative Combo - FS1500

Whole House Water Filter and Water Softener Alternative Combo The FilterSmart Whole House Water Filter and Salt-Free Softener Alternative Combination is our #1 best selling system that will provide your entire family with soft & contaminant-free water for a lifetime. Instantly improve your tap water to delicious better than bottled water quality at every tap in your home. Filters and reduces the effects of hard water! What's INSIDE THE TANK? FilterSmart has partnered with Jacobi Carbons, the world's largest manufacturer of coconut shell-based activated carbon to produce the best filter and softener combo. AquaSorb® HS is an acid washed high purity high activity granular activated carbon manufactured by steam activation from carefully select coconut shells. This activated carbon is produced for use in ultra-pure water treatment systems requiring low conductivity and exceptionally high purity. Together with Jacobi we have blended the worlds best activated coconut shell carbon in the industry to create the industry best whole house water filter. Our Whole HouseCarbon Filter System Removes Chlorine (taste and odor) Chloramine VOCs (Volatile organic compounds) SOCs (Synthetics organic compounds) THMs (Trihalomethanes chemical compounds) Pesticides Herbicides Industrial Solvents Our all natural coconut shell carbon uses the process of adsorption to remove contaminants commonly found in tap water. The coconut shell based carbon also produces bottled water quality. Clean, pristine water and softer skin and hair. Water filter and softener for the best of both worlds Our filters use the worlds best carbon from Jacobi. The carbon filtration uses premium certified carbon made from natural coconut shells. Premium certified components for peace of mind. Filter & Softener Combo System Features Whole house water filtration Clean, delicious water at every tap One easy, convenient filter, 100% maintenance free Simple in/out design for easy installation Use no more bottled water Enjoy softer skin and hair during showers All natural coconut shell carbon for spring like water, full of natural minerals Up Flow Design Easy installation with anyone with basic plumbing skills or any plumber No electricity No backwashing No wasted water Built-In bypass Industry best 1,000,000 gallon guarantee on carbon Whole House Water Filtration: Uses all natural coconut shell carbon that uses adsorption to remove chlorine and other potentially harmful contaminants, Carbon certified (*Jacobi AquaSorb HS) Improves taste to bottled water quality at every tap in the home Keeps in beneficial minerals, adds nothing to water We use the highest quality carbon Removal of chlorine & chloramines as well as hundreds of other contaminants Softer skin and hair Buy no bottled water Salt-free softener for healthier, sodium free water The FilterSmart Salt-Free Water Softener Requires No Maintenance, Wastes No Water, & Saves You Money Guaranteed! Finally, Put An End To Hard Water Today!. Traditional salt based systems use salt which adds sodium to the water supply. The salt-free softener is the ideal way to treat hard water without the damaging effect of added sodium. No Maintenance! Never carry heavy bags of salt again! Changing out the sediment pre-filter every 8-10 months is the only maintenance required. FilterSmart up-flow systems require no electricity to drain or salt replacements. Benefits of the filter and softener combo Uses no salt or potassium Wastes no water or electricity Virtually maintenance free Reduces limescale formation on pipes, faucets, shower heads Extended’s the life of your appliances Healthy & environmentally friendly Industry Best The process of our salt-free water softener media uses water flow to naturally prevent limescale buildup. The process takes hard water (calcium and magnesium) and transforms the ions into microscopic nanocrystals. This suspends the particles so that it cannot “stick” or cause scale while the water travels through. FilterSmart Salt-Free Softener does not add anything or remove anything from the water, retaining the important naturally occurring minerals, especially calcium and magnesium. It is becoming increasingly common for municipalities to ban the use of automatic salt water softeners. FilterSmart Whole House Filter and Salt-Free Softener requires virtually no maintenance; no residual costs and does not harm the environment, pipes or water heaters. Easy, Low-Cost Installation TESTED AND CERTIFIED Our salt-free media is effective in preventing limescale. Unlike salt-based softeners, FilterSmart Water Softener & Filter Combo won’t demineralize your water by chemically removing minerals replaced by sodium nor will it put excess salt waste or chemicals into our environment. All this while protecting your home's plumbing, extending the life of your washing machine, water heater, dishwasher and other appliances. Hard water does not stand a chance. All natural salt-free water softening for a scale-free, healthier home. Uses no salt or electricity and wastes zero water. Combo Features Extremely efficient - 5 second contact time regardless of hardness level. Conventional ion exchange resin requires 90 seconds. No backwash waste. Can be used in areas where water softeners are banned. Long lasting media-not consumed by the reactions. No control valve or electricity required. Media operates in up-flow condition. Certified tanks and valves Green Filter and Softener Design For Eco-Friendly Homes Naturally softened water without salt Protects the environment and reduces water usage Leaves in beneficial minerals No salt or other chemical regenerants required Lifetime Warranty! Premium components that are built to last. Our warranty covers tanks and valve heads for life. Once media inside the tank expire, simply remove heads and exchange for new media without having to buy a whole new system. Sediment Pre Filter Kit All our water systems at FilterSmart come with a pre-filter housing and mounting bracket to be installed prior to the water softener. The sediment pre-filter removes any fine sediment, silt or debris that is in the water. The filter is recommended to be changed every 8-10 months and is easy to do for any homeowner. Whole House Water Filter And Softener Combo FAQs How Large Are The Tanks? Our 1-3 Bath 12 GPM systems uses 9 x 48” tanks and sits about 52 inches tall, including the valve head. The 4-6 Bath 15 GPM system uses 10x54” tanks and sits about 58 inches tall. For single tanks, we recommend 20x10” space. For our combos, we recommend a 30x10” space. What Is Hard Water? Hard water is water that contains dissolved minerals, usually calcium and magnesium. It’s commonly measured in grains per gallon (GPG). As these dissolved minerals can clump together to produce scale – which can harm your internal pipes, plumbing, and home appliances – hard water can be a nuisance. Our systems can help manage it. What Are The Tanks Made Out Of? Our mineral tanks are built out of USA-made high-spun fiberglass, and they’re certified for safety. We offer a lifetime guarantee against manufacturer defects. Unfortunately, not all tanks on the market are made to such standards. Is Hard Water Bad For You? No. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are generally considered to be a benefit to a healthy diet. However, these minerals are a nuisance for internal plumbing, appliances, shower or faucet heads, and heating elements. How Does The Filter and Softener Combo Work? For quality and price, the FilterSmart water filter and softener system is the best combo system on the market. We have combined our whole house carbon filter with our salt free water softener to create the very best in water treatment. With zero salt softening and carbon filtration, you get the best of both worlds when it comes to scale-free quality drinking water at every tap in your home. Our up-flow design requires no electricity or extra drain for backwashing. Changing out the sediment pre-filter every 6-8 months is the only maintenance required. The dual tank all-in-one salt-less system has a sediment pre-filter for sediment rust and debris, a carbon filter for chlorine and contaminants, and then a salt-free softener tank for the treatment of hard water. Traditional salt systems simply take unfiltered tap water and replace healthy minerals for sodium. Our combo system retains all the healthy minerals while filtering out harmful contaminants and providing quality drinking water for your entire home. How Does The Combo Compare to Other Whole House Systems? FilterSmart has been a leader in no salt water softening for almost a decade. We have developed and tested a variety of salt free water softening mediums, finding the very best at scale reduction and longevity. Our carbon filters use the best coconut shell carbon from Jacobi, the worldwide leader in activated carbons. All of our parts carry a certification, and our tanks and valves are guaranteed for a lifetime. If there’s any leak in the tank, we will send out a replacement part for as long as you own the system. With industry-leading customer support – from ordering, installation and maintenance – there is simply no better company for your water treatment needs. For quality, price, guarantee and media we use our combo system simply cannot be beat. How Can You Test A Salt Free System? Testing a water softener that does not use salt is different than a traditional salt based system. A standard test strip to test for hardness will still read hard with a salt free system because calcium and magnesium is technically still in the water; it’s just in a suspended state. The water hardness may actually go up initially as it removes any existing scale that could be attached to pipes. The best way to test is to check pipes for limescale build-up. If you have initial hard water build-up, it can take time for the system to remove any existing scale. We recommend draining a water heater tank prior to installation to help flush existing hard water build-up. What Does The Carbon Filter Remove? Activated charcoal carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, chloramine, disinfectant by-products, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taste and odor from water as well as hundreds of other inorganic based compounds. Activated carbon does not remove salt or dissolved solids from the water. Why Do I need To Filter The Water? Chlorine is added to local municipalities as a disinfectant. As a result, city water is generally responsible for dry skin, and it typically has a poor taste and odor. Chlorine can create disinfectant byproducts which have also been known to cause health issues. Activated carbon is the best way to remove chlorine and other byproducts, as well as almost all other chemical compounds that can find their way into the local water supply. If your water district uses chloramine as a disinfectant, our PRO series uses a catalytic carbon that’s designed specifically for chloramine removal. You can contact your local water district, or simply google your zip code along with the words “water quality report” and that should pull up your most recent report. On the report, look for "disinfectant used" to see if they use chlorine or chloramine (a mixture of chlorine and ammonia) – or something else. If you need any help or have any questions, contact our customer support and we’ll help you. What Is The Difference Between a Salt and Salt Free System? Salt-based water softeners use ion exchange to replace calcium and magnesium ions with salt. This, of course, results in the depletion of calcium and magnesium and a higher level of sodium in the water. Salt-based water softeners also waste water through backwashing and require a drain and electrical hookup. Water softeners do not filter contaminants from the water; they simply exchange the calcium and magnesium with sodium, thus producing soft water. Salt-free systems act as a conditioner, taking the calcium and magnesium and turning them into microscopic nano crystals that become suspended in water so they cannot attach to appliances and pipes to create scale. The most noticeable difference is that salt-free water softeners don’t leave your skin slimy or slippery like traditional salt based systems. Our customers, however, do notice a softer feeling from the water. How Often Does The Media Need to Be Replaced? The carbon media comes with a 5 year or 1,000,000 gallon guarantee. We guarantee the carbon reducing chlorine to undetectable levels for that period. When the carbon media needs to be replaced simply, order a replacement bag of carbon, dump out the expired media, and refill the tanks with new media. The salt-free softener media generally does not need to be replaced. How Do I know if I need The Whole House Filter or The Combo System? The carbon filter is perfect for residences that don’t have excessive limescale build-up, or for residences that don’t suffer too badly from any problems associated with hard water. If you do have hard water and would like to reduce the effect of limescale, then the whole house water filter and softener combo is the better option. You can also add in our salt free water softener at a later date if you decide to treat hardness. This way, if you’re not quite sure whether or not you need a water softener, you can significantly reduce your upfront costs with no issues. Where Is the Combo System Installed? The whole house water systems are installed on the main water line at the home’s point of entry. The point of entry (POE) differs from house to house, but it’s usually either in the garage or outside – right by the water shut-off valve. Your local plumber will determine the point of entry and, by extension, the best point of installation. You also may have an existing water softener loop where the system would be installed, but virtually any plumber will be able to determine the best place to install the system. How Often Do The Pre-filters Need To Be Replaced? The string-wound sediment pre-filters need to be replaced every 8-10 months. This can be done by any homeowner. Is The System Certified? Most of our parts carry the certified mark. See the “Literature” tab for each individual part that’s certified. AquaSorb HS acid washed coconut shell carbon by Jacobi is also certified. What Is The Guarantee On the Combo System? We offer a lifetime guarantee on all tanks and valve heads. We also offer a 5-Year or 1,000,000 gallon guarantee on the carbon that’s used to reduce chlorine to undetectable levels – otherwise, we will replace the carbon free of charge. We also send out any replacement parts for any leaks on all tanks or tank heads. How Do You Ship The Combo System? We offer free UPS ground shipping in the continental U.S. The systems come pre-filled with media, ready to be installed. We ship from our warehouse within 1-3 business days. What Is The Return Policy? We offer a try-it-and-love-it-or-your-money-back, 90 day full refund. If you have any further questions, one of our representatives will be glad to help. You can call us at 866-455-9989.