Imagine spot free dishes or glass shower doors free of calcium scale or soap deposits. You can also experience softer clothes and healthier, hydrated skin and hair. No, this is not a gimmick. These highly efficient water softeners by Aqua-Pure® will not only reduce scale build-up in plumbing and heating systems but can save you money as well. Start saving by using less soap, shampoo, lotions, detergent, and other cleaning products but keeping the same clean results. Water softeners by Aqua-Pure® can condition your entire household water use. Install one soon and start enjoying the benefits of softer water!
AWS Series Water Softeners
Meets California efficiency rating (4,000 grains/lb of salt) |
Fully automatic from start to finish, these highly efficient water softeners reduce unsightly soap curd, spotted glasses, and rings on tubs and sinks. Soft water washes away soap that hard water would leave behind, allowing your natural body oils to surface and moisturize your skin, reducing the need for costly lotions.
An electronic metered valve monitors water use and activates the regeneration cycle of the water softener only when needed based on your water consumption, saving you money on water and softener salt. High capacity resin comes standard with these water softeners requiring less salt and rinse water needed for regeneration than standard resin. Just one of the reasons they meet the California salt efficiency rating of at least 4000 grains per pound of salt used for regeneration.
For best water softener results, we suggest a water filter be installed before the inlet of any water softener to keep sediment from interfering with the internal parts of the control valve. A 20 or 30 micron water filter will adequately remove particles that could harm your water softener equipment. We offer Jumbo, large capacity, filter housings and filters to fit any water softener with 1", 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" piping inlets. |
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These water treatment systems feature:
- Electronic metered controller - monitors water consumption and automatically adjusts to changing water usage
- Battery free time and date retention during power loss
- 4 Cycle system
• Backwash (upflow)
• Slow rinse brine drain (downflow)
• Fast rinse to remove leftover salts (downflow)
• Brine refill
- Condensation jacket
- Brine overfill protection
- Self leveling base
- Fully automatic operation from start to finish
- Operating temperature range: 34°F - 100° F
- Operating water pressure range: 20 - 100 psi
- Reduces scale causing hardness minerals from water
- 12 volt AC system includes 110 volt AC power adapter
- See detailed softener specifications
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| For those that live in the State of California and who plan on installing a water softener in California, California Assembly Bill 334 could affect restrictions on any brand of residential water softening. This passed bill has been the subject of much controversy in California. It is our understanding that it authorizes local California agencies to regulate the use and availability of self-regenerative water softening appliances that discharge to the community sewer system, effective January 1, 2004. Please be aware of the laws in California. It is up to those who buy and install a water softener destined for California, to check with your local authorities to see if water softeners (all brands, certified or not) are legal in your area. Crazy but true: just because these great softeners have been certified for the State of California, it still does not mean they may legally be installed in your area. |
| It is our understanding that in February 2003, the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, in conjunction with the Santa Clarita City Council, voted to ban installation of regular ("self-generating") water softeners. The area affected has been estimated to affect about 250,000 people. We have been told that they took this action because that Sanitation District was in violation of chloride wastewater standards of 100 mg/L. |
Did you know? Water softeners can cause your water heater anode rod
to corrode faster than normal, leading to premature water heater tank failure.
Learn more about the importance of
anode rods and protecting your water heater.
AWS Series Water Softener Comparison Chart
Component
Comparison Details
| AWS100M |
AWS150M |
AWS200M |
AWS300M |
| Size (Cu.ft of resin) |
1 |
1.5 |
2 |
3 |
Maximum Softening Capacity (Grains)
(for comparison shopping) |
30,000 |
45,000 |
60,000 |
84,000 |
Factory Set Grain Capacity
based on low salt dosage setting |
15,115 |
22,053 |
28,884 |
44,106 |
Low Salt Dosage
(factory setting) |
3.5 Lbs. |
5 Lbs. |
6.5 Lbs. |
10 Lbs |
Standard Grain Capacity
based on standard salt dosing setting |
27,403 |
41,432 |
55,243 |
82,864 |
Standard Salt Dosage
optional |
9 Lbs. |
13.5 Lbs. |
18 Lbs. |
27 Lbs |
Media/Resin Tank Dimensions
Diameter x Height |
8" x 53" |
10" x 53" |
10" x 63" |
14" x 73" |
| Brine Tank Dimensions |
15" x 15" x 34" |
15" x 15" x 34" |
15" x 15" x 34" |
18" x 33" |
| Brine Tank Shape |
Square |
Square |
Square |
Round |
| Salt Storage Capacity |
160 Lbs. |
160 Lbs. |
160 Lbs. |
300 Lbs. |
| Inlet/Outlet - NPT Pipe Size |
1" |
1" |
1" |
1-1/4" |
Recommended Service Flow Rate
(for optimum operation) |
7.0 gpm |
8.0 gpm |
8.5 gpm |
16.0 gpm |
| Flow Rate @ 15 psi drop in pressure |
11.2 gpm |
12.7 gpm |
14 gpm |
17 gpm |
| Flow Rate @ 25 psi drop in pressure |
15.75 gpm |
17 gpm |
18.6 gpm |
22.2 gpm |
Backwash Flow Rate
(factory preset) |
1.6 gpm |
2.5 gpm |
2.5 gpm |
4.8 gpm |
Efficiency at Low Salt Dosage
(factory setting) |
4,319 grains
per lb of salt |
4,411 grains
per lb of salt |
4,411 grains
per lb of salt |
4,411 grains
per lb of salt |
| Space Requirements |
34" x 18" x 51" |
36" x 18" x 51" |
36" x 18" x 61" |
40" x 18" x 77" |
| Suitable House Size |
up to
1-1/2 baths |
up to
2 baths |
up to
2 1/2 baths |
up to
3 or more baths |
