Do you notice white, crusty deposits on your showerhead or faucets? That is hard water scale, and it is a common problem in many households. Hard water is water that contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can cause scale buildup in pipes, appliances, and fixtures. This can not only affect the appearance of your bathroom but also lead to a decrease in water pressure and even plumbing problems.
An automatic water softener system is the only actual way of legitimately softening the water by removing the hardness which can be proven with lab results.
Discover the transformative power of the AquaCo Water Softener With Pre-Filtration System – your comprehensive water filtration solution for tackling hard water and scale deposits. Effortlessly turn your hard water into a source of soft, pure bliss with our automatic water softener, complete with an innovative pre-filtration system. Experience the joy of cleaner, softer water as it efficiently reduces sediment, chlorine, pesticides, and other impurities before they even reach your pipes and appliances. Say goodbye to unsightly stains and buildup, and simultaneously extend the lifespan of your cherished appliances and plumbing. Elevate your water quality with the advanced technology packed into this exceptional water treatment system.
- Includes a Two Stage Pre-Filtration System to protect and extend the life of the resin within the water softener.
- High-Tech Fully Automatic Water Softener for resin regeneration.
- 27 litres of High Grade Softening Resin
- 17,000 litres capacity at 100mg/l hardness
- Customised to different levels of hardness.
- Twist off housings for quick filter changes.
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Technical Data
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Note: This product is commonly sold with the Compact Reverse Osmosis System for fluoride reduction.
Contaminant Reduction
Sediment Filter – Contaminant Reduction
– Particles >5 microns……………>98% (Sand, silt, rust, dust, clay, algae)
Carbon Filter – Contaminant Reduction
– Chlorine………………………………>95% (Taste & Odours)
– VOCs…………………………………..99%
– Pesticides……………………………>90%
– Herbicides……………………………>90%
Aragon Filter – Contaminant Reduction
– Particles >2 microns……………99.999%
– Lead……………………………………99.95%
– Zinc, Cadmium…………………….100%
– Cesium……………………………….98%
– Chlorine………………………………100%
– Chloramines………………………..>90% +
– Pesticides……………………………97%
– Iron……………………………………..90%
– Aluminium……………………………97%
– Turbidity………………………………99%
– Oil Products…………………………90%
– Legionella……………………………99.99987%
– Salmonella Typhimurium……..99.998%
– Poliovirus…………………………….99.84%
– Rotavirus……………………………..99.99%
– Hepatitus A virus………………….96%
– Bacteria E.coli……………………..100%
– Pseudomonas aeruginosa……100%
– Colifag f-2……………………………100%
– Eterobacter cloaceae……………100%
High Contaminant Holding Capacity – Capable of filtering 300,000 litres in scheme water or 60,000 Litres at 0.3mg/l of iron. Allowed influent water concentration for Aragon removal efficiency:
- Fe: 3-4 mg/L
- Cu: 2-3 mg/L
- Mn: 1-2 mg/L
- Pb: 0.2 mg/L
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Water Softener – Contaminant Reduction
– Calcium Hardness…………………>90%+
Filtration Stages
- Stage 1 – 100% Polypropylene Triple Gradient Sediment filters: Removes Dust, Sediment, Dust, Dirt, Rust, Sand, Slit, and Algae.
Three layers structure cartridge, high contaminant holding capacity, long filter service life.
In the Classic version:
- Stage 2 – Carbon Filter: Most effective at removing chlorine, Taste, Odour, Volatile organic compounds, Herbicides, Pesticides. This filter is bacteriostatic.
In the Premium version:
- Stage 2 – Aragon Filter: Filter with Aragon Polymers in the outer layer and coconut shell carbon with silver impregnated in the core.
Unique Effective Technology for viruses and bacteria removal
- Laboratory Tested in Russia and USA on real hepatitis A virus, noroviruses, rotaviruses and MS2 virus model showed their complete removal up to concentration of 108 pc/ml.
- Laboratory tested to Retain Viruses and Bacteria by L’Institut Pasteur.
World Class Filtration Media
- Aragon Filter (Patent No. 2287356 dd. 30.06.2015) combines mechanical; ion exchange, adsorption; and electric adsorption water filtration methods (4 Filters would be required to replace what an Aragon filter can do).
- Designed and manufactured in Europe
- Stage 3 – The Water Softener has a 17000 litres capacity resin cylinder that captures all hardness and scale. This water softener regenerates automatically and requires salt to regenerate.
- Forms good foam to detergent.
- Protects water heaters from deterioration.
- Diminishes the hard water scale considerably and prevents future build up in pipelines and other water equipment.
- Conditioned water keeps bath tub, shower walls, toilet area clean.
Maintenance
Pre-Filtration System Maintenance
To ensure optimal performance and hygiene and to prevent build up of contaminants, we recommend that filters are not used any longer than 12-18 months. However, replacement frequency depends on water quality and usage.
Filters should also be changed when rated capacity is reached, or when flow becomes too slow.
Annual Filters Replacement Cost:
20” x 4.5” Two Stage Annual replacement cost for Sediment, Carbon is $165 for two Filters, if you want to get Sediment and Aragon will cost $335 for two filters.
Water Softener Maintenance
The water softener has a cylinder that holds 27 litres of high grade softening resin. This amount of resin can treat 17,000 litres of water at 100 mg/l hardness, once this capacity is reached, the computer will regenerate the resin (a brine solution will wash down the resin). At 200 mg/l hardness, the resin will regenerate every 8,500 litres (every week or two approximately). Each regeneration requires 4.5 Kg of salt, meaning that you need to top up with “water softener salt” the side compartment in the water softener. The side compartment should be kept 1/3 full at all times.
Reverse Osmosis System Maintenance
In reverse osmosis, each filter has a different life span.
1st Stage: Made in USA Inline Carbon Filter to protect the membrane. – (Every year)
2nd Stage: The membrane acts as a barrier to all salts and inorganic molecules, as well as organic molecules. – (Every 3 years)
3rd Stage: The Alkalising filter raises the pH levels by adding smaller quantities of alkaline minerals generating low ORP (antioxidant oxygenating qualities). – (Every 2 years)
Installation Images
Installation Guide
Dimensions
- Water Softener Dimensions: 470 W x 1200 H x 370 D (mm)
- 2- Stage Pre-Filtration System Dimensions: 400W x 740 H x 220 D (mm)
- Compact Reverse Osmosis Dimensions: 200W x 300 H x 100 D (mm)
- 8L Capacity Reverse Osmosis Tank Dimensions: 244 D x 366 H (mm)
- You can upgrade your tank size to 12L for only $50.
- Dedicated Drinking Faucet Dimensions: 292 H x 80 W x 130 D (mm)
Specifications
- Where line pressure exceeds 520 kPa, a pressure limiting valve must be installed. Protect the housing from water hammer.
- Use on cold water line only (with water up to 52°C). For installation over 52°C please enquire as to a suitable housing. Protect the housing from freezing.
- Avoid installing in direct sunlight.
- Use PTFE thread seal tape on all connections. Use of pipe sealants will void warranty.
- Do not overtighten. Too much tape or over tightening may cause head to split.
- For point of entry installations an approved dual check backflow prevention device must be fitted in accordance with national plumbing product codes.
- Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection.
- This product must be installed in accordance with local plumbing regulations by a licensed plumber.
Certifications
- Sediment Filter – Certifications:
Tested and Certified by NSF International under NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only and and FDA CFR Title 21.
- Carbon Filter – Certifications:
Tested and Certified by NSF International under NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
- Aragon Filter – Certifications
Certified by Institut Pasteur de Lille (France)
Certified by S.M Kirov Military Medical Academy (Russia)
Certified by The Research Institute of Influenza (Russia)
Certified by V.G Khlopin Radium Institute (Russia)
Certified by The Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology (Russia)
Certifued by IFTS (France)
Certified by IAPMO (United States)
Certified by University of Ferrara (Italy)
Certified by NSF 42 and 53
- Other Components – Certifications
System WaterMark Certification No. 23448
Filters and Components are Tested and Certified by NSF International under NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
Manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified.
ISO 9001 is the ultimate benchmark for quality management, this means products meet expectations and quality standards.
The ISO 14001 refers to the fulfilment in environmental performance requirements such as, resource efficiency, waste reduction, costs easing, environmental impact measurement and competitive advantage in supply chain design, these among others.
FAQ's
How is the AquaCo Water Softener different from others in the market?
Can I just install the water softener?
Unfortunately, a water softener can’t be installed by itself. Softeners require filtered water for the softening resin that lies inside. As tap water or town water contains chemicals, and other disinfectants that oxidise and damage the resin, a Pre-Filtration System is always required to meet the water quality standards required by water softeners’ manufacturers in installation manuals. Otherwise, the original warranty is void.
Can install a water conditioner instead of a water softener?
Ion exchange water softeners are among the most common ways of softening water. These are the only known water softening filtration methods that can be tested and proved with laboratory results. There is no scientific method that can prove the efficiency of other salt-free softeners or ‘water conditioners’ in the market.
What’s inside a water softener?
Salt Based Water softeners consist of a cylinder filled with ion-exchange resin beads that are capable of removing hardness ions from water and replacing them with softer ions, such a sodium.
How does a water softener regenerates the resin?
The cylinder is connected to a brine tank that’s filled with salt, which periodically regenerates the resin beads. The cylinder’s tiny beads attract and hold onto calcium and magnesium ions as water passes through them. When the beads become so saturated they can’t hold any more, the unit rinses them with a brine solution (salty water), which scrubs off the mineral deposits (calcium) and gets them ready to absorb hardness ions again.
Where is the water softener installed?
The location of the water softener will depend on the plumber criteria according to your pipes arrangement. The system will be connected before the pipes divert into your house. Usually, water softeners are installed in the garage or in one of the side walls of your house.
What’s the warranty?
All our filtration systems have 5* years warranty in parts and labour.
Can I see it?
You are cordially invited to view our extensive product range at our Showroom in Osborne Park. (Ample off-road parking available) Contact WA Water Filters Here!
If you can’t come to our showroom feel free to book a Virtual Product Rundown with one of our experienced technicians for a personalised session, explaining the product and answering any question you may have. Learning safely from the comfort of your home.