Whole House Water Filter
- Our whole house water filters are the clear alternative to basic
water softners.
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- Buy direct online
or call toll free 1-877-788-8387 to order your whole house non-salt
AWS water conditioner with total home drinking water filtration
from RainDance Water Systems. Our AWS Gold Packages treat water
at the point of entry to provide numerous whole house benefits
including hard water conditioning, chlorine bad taste and odor
drinking water filtration, and low maintenance! To compare -
please read more on our features and benefits below.
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~ No Salt ~ No Waste Water ~ AWS Water Conditioner Requires No
Electricity ~ No Salt Discharge ~ Provides Drinking Water Filtration
~ Treats Hard Water Scale
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Eco-Friendly AWS Non-Electric Gold Packages From
RainDance Water Systems. No Waste Water - No Drainline - No Salt
Discharge - No Chloride Discharge - Whole House Water Filter
- Hard Water Conditioning - Chlorine Bad Tastes And Odor Drinking
Water Filtration - Drought
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- Q: How do I know which whole house water filtration
product is right for me?
- A: Choosing the right filtration conditioning product
is easy! Just read our detailed product information below or
review our complete
water softener and water conditioner catalog online. For pricing
and information on our total home filtration packages please
see our
Water
Softener Catalog
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- Aquafer Water Source Whole House
Drinking Water Filter And Hard Water Conditioner. Chlorine Tastes
And Odors Filter System + Built-In Salt Free Hard Water
Scale Prevention System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity!
* No maintenance refers only to the Aquafer Water Source.
Need
More Reasons?
No nonsense "hard water"
water conditioners from RainDance Water Systems. We are dedicated
to improving water quality WITHOUT the need for using chemicals,
salt, or wasting water to drain. Thus no on going maintenance,
no waste water, and no polluting chemicals being discharged.
- Did You Know? - Water softener discharge has been banned
in several U.S states.
- California* - May begin banning water softeners
as of January 1, 2003. Texas - Currently enforcing a statewide
ban on water softeners. Michigan - Softener discharge
into dry wells or unused septic tanks. Connecticut - Prohibits
discharge of brine water to septic tanks.
- *Recently a letter was sent to all businesses in
the Santa Clarita Valley in Southern California stating that
it is illegal to discharge salt waste from water softeners and
conditioners to the sewer. If a business has a water softener
or conditioner that regenerates any discharge of concentrate
salt waste or brine, it must be discontinued immediately! - The
Aquafer Water Source is your safe hard water conditioner alternative!
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- Salinity has
been a major topic in California, with several communities having
already banned, considered bans, retrofitting or replacement
of salt based home water softeners as a way to reduce salt discharges
into public wastewater systems
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Physical Water
Conditioner Technical information and pricing listed below.
- The whole house
aquafer waterSource Gold Package
- AWS Gold Packages Are Designed
For City (municipal) Water Sources
- No Chemicals or Salt to Add
- No Polluting Chemicals to drain
- No Electricity Required
- No Waste Water produced
- No Drianline to install
- *No Maintenance -* No maintenance
refers only to the Aquafer Water Source.
- Provides Whole House Water Treatment
- Provides Filtered Drinking Water
At Every Faucet In Your Home
- Eliminates The Taste And Odor
Of Chlorine
- Treats Up To 25gpg - To Reduce
The Effects of Hard Water Scale
- Improves Plant Growth
- Prevents Bathtub Ring.
- Connects to
the Main Supply Line of your House!
- Provides Excellent
Grooming & Cosmetic Benefits!
- Reduces Water
Heating Costs!
- Excellent for
Plant + Flower Growth & Quality!
- Reduces Existing
Scale Buildup!
- Creates Crystal
Clear Water!
- Attractive Stainless
Steel Cover!
- Supplies an
Almost Endless Capacity of Chlorine Reduction!
- As an added
benefit, KDF media will reduce lime scale, mold, and fungi in
your tub or shower. Our Aquafer uses KDF 55 Process Medium which
is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for drinking water.
- The AWS Gold
Packages also includes a 1 Micron post carbon block system for additional filtration
which is NSF Certified under
ANSI/NSF
Standard 42 for drinking water.
- The AWS Gold
Packages also includes a NSF
Certified under ANSI/NSF
Standard 42 for drinking water 5 Micron pre-sediment filtration system for filtering dirt,
rust and sediment.
- Free shipping
within the Continental United States.
- For added whole house water
filtration we offer the AWS Platinum Package. Featuring whole
house ultraviolet UV water borne bacteria and virus treatment. Details @
AWS Platinum Package.
- Prices on our Gold Packages
are listed below and at the bottom of the page we have listed
all specs and technical information.
- RainDance Water
Systems can assist you in all of your water treatment needs.
There's no need to go anywhere else. With over 80 years of combined
experience in the water treatment business our support team can
quickly & accurately answer all of your water filtration
questions. Our resources include engineers and water treatment
professionals which utilize
virtually all known water treatment processes assuring our customers
of the most economical, dependable, and environmentally friendly
solutions.
Our water treatment systems range from domestic residential households to large
commercial and industrial operations.
- Customer Assurance - RainDance
Water Systems has become a stable and reliable name in the water
treatment industry. We take great measures to assure our customers
the best quality, dependability, service, and reliability. We
offer the following:
- Member Ramona Chamber Of Commerce
- RainDance Water Systems has
worked with the State Of California Department Of Health Services
to designed our product webpages and literature to comply with
their Drinking Water Program.
- Secure online ordering or call
toll free 1-877-788-8387
- Free shipping - Overseas exporting
available.
- The AWS Gold Packages are fully
shipped with the filtration media already in the tank. We do
not ship filtration media separately for our customers to pour
in and assemble.
- AWS CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Ordering your
new packaged whole house water conditioner has never been easier.
- We offer complete pricing and
detailed information on our whole house water conditioners throughout
our website. Please review the Question and Answer section on
our physical water softeners at the bottom of this webpage. If
you have a specific question before ordering please call toll
free 1-877-788-8387 or e-mail
our staff for a fast informative response.
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- 3 Great Offers To Choose From
- Instant Rebate, Military Rebate, or Monthly Specials
Gold Package Water Filter
Systems - Ask about
our Instant Rebates today
and we will e-mail you an Instant
Rebate Coupon whenever we run an online whole house water
filter Promo Special. Click <HERE>
for current up to date AWS Gold Package water system savings.
- Military
Water Filter System Discounts
- As a special thanks to our friends and family in the military,
we are proud to offer water filter system special
military discounts to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and
their families. Click <HERE>
for your Water Filter System Military Rebate.
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- Monthly
Special: Increase The
Quality Of Your Water Even Further With Our FREE WQA Gold Sealed,
NSF Certified 6 Stage 35gpd Premium Reverse Osmosis With
Attached UV System Monthly Special
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- Note: Monthly
Special cannot be combined with any instant rebate or military
rebate offer.
- The Gold Package-8:
1-3 Persons in the household
- AWS
Gold Package-8
picture
illustrates pre and post filters after installation
- AWS Water Conditioners
~ No Salt ~ No Waste Water ~ Whole
House Treatment
- No Electricity ~ No
Salt Discharge ~ Provides Drinking Water Filtration ~ Treats
Hard Water Scale
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- The AWS Gold Packages
- Do Not Use Salt!
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- Gold Package-8
Includes:
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Model # |
AWS-8 |
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System Function |
Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine
Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention
System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity!
This Package also includes replaceable: (1)
5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust
and sediment and (1) 1
micron whole house carbon block post filter
for extra added filtration.
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Dimensions |
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- Aquafer: 8"
diameter x 44" height
- Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht
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Max. Flow Rate (gpm) |
8 |
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Gallons to Backwash |
- None - Does not require a backwash
- No Waste Water !
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Regenerate Needed |
- None (NO SALT)
- Does not require salt,
- potassium, or chemicals
- Please read our
- Most Frequently Asked Questions Below
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Max Pressure |
100psi |
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Micron Filtration |
1 |
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Max Hardness |
25gpg |
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Power Requirements |
None - No power required |
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Plumbing Size |
1" |
- Aquafer Water Source
- Capacity- Years
- *NOTES: (1) Max. flow rate in an average
home is 10gpm (2) *Based on a family of 5. In home use only.
(3) At max. flow rate.
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- 10+* years
- filtering capacity
- Approx. 1.5 million gallons
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Maintenance |
- Aquafer Water Source NONE
- pre and post filter replace approximately
every
- 12 months or when needed
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Stainless Steel Jacket |
Yes, Included |
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Bypass |
Yes, Included |
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Installation Instructions |
Yes, Included |
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Tech Support |
Yes, Included |
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- Order Online
or Call Toll-Free
- 1-877-788-8387
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- Aquafer Water Source:Customer Testimonials
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- Free Shipping Within The Continental
U.S.
- Gold
Package AWS-8 Price: $1,985.00
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Cart]
- Save Even More With May 2008 Replacement Savings
- FREE Limited Time Only
All AWS-8 Water Conditioner
Filter Systems will now include a *3 year supply of replacement
Pre filters and Post Filters. We will include 3 sed. replacement
prefilters and 3 carbon replacement postfilters with each order.
*3 year supply of filters when replaced every 12 months.
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- Questions
on our water conditioners?
- E-mail: RAINDANCEWATER@AOL.COM
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- The Gold Package
1-5 Persons in the household
- AWS
Gold Package-9
picture
illustrates pre and post filters after installation
- AWS Water Conditioners
~ No Salt ~ No Waste Water ~ Whole
House Treatment
- No Electricity ~ No
Salt Discharge ~ Provides Drinking Water Filtration ~ Treats
Hard Water Scale
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- The AWS Gold Packages
- Do Not Use Salt!
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- Gold Package-9
Includes:
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Model # |
AWS-9 Gold Package |
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System Function |
Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine
Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention
System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity!
This Package also includes replaceable: (1)
5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust
and sediment and (1) 1
micron whole house carbon block post filter
for extra added filtration.
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Dimensions |
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- Aquafer: 9"
diameter x 48" height
- Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht
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Max. Flow Rate (gpm) |
10 |
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Gallons to Backwash |
- None - Does not require a backwash
- No Waste Water !
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Regenerate Needed |
- None (NO SALT)
- Does not require salt,
- potassium, or chemicals
- Please read our
- Most Frequently Asked Questions Below
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Max Pressure |
100psi |
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Micron Filtration |
1 |
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Max Hardness |
25gpg |
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Power Requirements |
None - No power required |
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Plumbing Size |
1" |
- Aquafer Water Source
- Capacity- Years
- *NOTES: (1) Max. flow rate in an average
home is 10gpm (2) *Based on a family of 5. In home use only.
(3) At max. flow rate.
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- 13+* years
- filtering capacity
- Approx. 2.0 million gallons
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Maintenance |
- Aquafer Water Source NONE
- pre and post filter replace approximately
every
- 12 months or when needed
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Stainless Steel Jacket |
Yes, Included |
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Bypass |
Yes, Included |
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Installation Instructions |
Yes, Included |
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Tech Support |
Yes, Included |
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- Order Online
or Call Toll-Free
- 1-877-788-8387
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- Aquafer Water Source:Customer Testimonials
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- Free Shipping Within The Continental
U.S.
- Gold
Package AWS-9 Price: $2,185.00
- [Add
to Cart] [View
Cart]
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- Save Even More With May 2008 Replacement Savings
- FREE Limited Time Only
All AWS-9 Water Conditioner
Filter Systems will now include a *3 year supply of replacement
Pre filters and Post Filters. We will include 3 sed. replacement
prefilters and 3 carbon replacement postfilters with each order.
*3 year supply of filters when replaced every 12 months.
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- Questions
on our water conditioners?
- E-mail: RAINDANCEWATER@AOL.COM
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- For added bacteria and
virus protection we also
- offer our AWS Platinum Packages.
Details > HERE
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- The Gold Package
6-8 Persons in the household
- AWS
Gold Package-10
picture
illustrates pre and post filters after installation
- AWS Water Conditioners
~ No Salt ~ No Waste Water ~ Whole
House Treatment
- No Electricity ~ No
Salt Discharge ~ Provides Drinking Water Filtration ~ Treats
Hard Water Scale
|
-
- The AWS Gold Packages
- Do Not Use Salt!
|
- Gold Package-10
Includes:
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Model # |
AWS-10 Gold Package |
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System Function |
Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine
Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention
System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity!
This Package also includes replaceable: (1)
5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust
and sediment and (1) 1
micron whole house carbon block post filter
for extra added filtration.
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Dimensions |
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- Aquafer: 10"
diameter x 54" height
- Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 10" ht
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Max. Flow Rate (gpm) |
12 |
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Gallons to Backwash |
- None - Does not require a backwash
- No Waste Water !
|
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Regenerate Needed |
- None (NO SALT)
- Does not require salt,
- potassium, or chemicals
- Please read our
- Most Frequently Asked Questions Below
|
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Max Pressure |
100psi |
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Micron Filtration |
1 |
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Max Hardness |
25gpg |
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Power Requirements |
None - No power required |
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Plumbing Size |
1" |
- Aquafer Water Source
- Capacity- Years
- *NOTES: (1) Max. flow rate in an average
home is 10gpm (2) *Based on a family of 5. In home use only.
(3) At max. flow rate.
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- 14+* years
- filtering capacity
- Approx. 2.5 million gallons
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Maintenance |
- Aquafer Water Source NONE
- pre and post filter replace approximately
every
- 12 months or when needed
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Stainless Steel Jacket |
Yes, Included |
|
Bypass |
Yes, Included |
|
Installation Instructions |
Yes, Included |
|
Tech Support |
Yes, Included |
- Order Online
or Call Toll-Free
- 1-877-788-8387
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- Aquafer Water Source:Customer Testimonials
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- Free Shipping Within The Continental
U.S.
- Gold
Package AWS-10 Price: $2,335.00
- [Add
to Cart] [View
Cart]
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- Save Even More With May 2008 Replacement Savings
- FREE Limited Time Only
All AWS-10 Water Conditioner
Filter Systems will now include a *3 year supply of replacement
Pre filters and Post Filters. We will include 3 sed. replacement
prefilters and 3 carbon replacement postfilters with each order.
*3 year supply of filters when replaced every 12 months.
-
- Questions
on our water conditioners?
- E-mail: RAINDANCEWATER@AOL.COM
|
- For added bacteria and
virus protection we also
- offer our AWS Platinum Packages.
Details > HERE
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For Households and
Business's Requiring Larger Flow Rates
- Please See Our Aquafer
AWS-12 (18gpm) and AWS-12-1.5 (30gpm) High Flow Systems
- The AWS-12
High Flow Package
- AWS
Gold Package-12
picture
illustrates pre and post filters after installation
- AWS Water Conditioners
~ No Salt ~ No Waste Water ~ Whole
House Treatment
- No Electricity ~ No
Salt Discharge ~ Provides Drinking Water Filtration ~ Treats
Hard Water Scale
|
-
- The AWS Gold Packages
- Do Not Use Salt!
|
- Gold Package:
AWS-12 Includes:
|
Model # |
AWS-12 |
|
System Function |
Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine
Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention
System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity!
This Package also includes replaceable: (1)
5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust
and sediment and (1) 1
micron whole house carbon block post filter
for extra added filtration.
|
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Dimensions |
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- Aquafer: 12"
diameter x 52" height
- Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 20" ht
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Max. Flow Rate (gpm) |
18 |
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Gallons to Backwash |
- None - Does not require a backwash
- No Waste Water !
|
|
Regenerate Needed |
- None (NO SALT)
- Does not require salt,
- potassium, or chemicals
- Please read our
- Most Frequently Asked Questions Below
|
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Max Pressure |
100psi |
|
Micron Filtration |
1 |
|
Max Hardness |
25gpg |
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Power Requirements |
None - No power required |
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Plumbing Size |
1-1/4" |
- Aquafer Water Source
- Capacity- Years
- *NOTES: (1) Max. flow rate in an average
home is 10gpm (2) *Based on a family of 5. In home use only.
(3) At max. flow rate.
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- 20+* years
- filtering capacity
- Approx. 3.3 million gallons
|
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Maintenance |
- Aquafer Water Source NONE
- pre and post filter replace approximately
every
- 12 months or when needed
|
|
Stainless Steel Jacket |
Yes, Included |
|
Bypass |
Yes, Included |
|
Installation Instructions |
Yes, Included |
|
Tech Support |
Yes, Included |
- Order Online
or Call Toll-Free
- 1-877-788-8387
-
- Aquafer Water Source:Customer Testimonials
-
- Free Shipping Within The Continental
U.S.
- Gold
Package ASW-12 Price: $2,885.00
- [Add to Cart] [View
Cart]
-
- Monthly
Special: Increase The
Quality Of Your Water Even Further With Our FREE WQA Gold Sealed,
NSF Certified 6 Stage 35gpd Premium Reverse Osmosis With
Attached UV System Monthly Special
<HERE>
- Note:
Monthly Special cannot be combined with any instant rebate or
military rebate offer.
- Questions
on our water conditioners?
- E-mail: RAINDANCEWATER@AOL.COM
|
- The AWS-12-1.5
High Flow Package
- Gold
Package AWS-12-1.5
picture
illustrates pre and post filters after installation
- AWS Water Conditioners
~ No Salt ~ No Waste Water ~ Whole
House Treatment
- No Electricity ~ No
Salt Discharge ~ Provides Drinking Water Filtration ~ Treats
Hard Water Scale
|
-
- The AWS Gold Packages
- Do Not Use Salt!
|
- Gold Package:
AWS-12-1.5 Includes:
|
Model # |
AWS-12-1.5 |
|
System Function |
Aquafer Water Source Whole House Chlorine
Tastes and Odor Filtration / Salt Free Hard Water Scale Prevention
System. No Maintenance! No Waste Water! No Electricity!
This Package also includes replaceable: (1)
5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals, rust
and sediment and (1) 1
micron whole house carbon block post filter
for extra added filtration.
|
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Dimensions |
-
- Aquafer: 12"
diameter x 52" height
- Pre / Post filters: 4.5"dia x 20" ht
|
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Max. Flow Rate (gpm) |
30 |
|
Gallons to Backwash |
- None - Does not require a backwash
- No Waste Water !
|
|
Regenerate Needed |
- None (NO SALT)
- Does not require salt,
- potassium, or chemicals
- Please read our
- Most Frequently Asked Questions Below
|
|
Max Pressure |
100psi |
|
Micron Filtration |
1 |
|
Max Hardness |
25gpg |
|
Power Requirements |
None - No power required |
|
Plumbing Size |
1-1/2" |
- Aquafer Water Source
- Capacity- Years
- *NOTES: (1) Max. flow rate in an average
home is 10gpm (2) *Based on a family of 5. In home use only.
(3) At max. flow rate.
|
- 20+* years
- filtering capacity
- Approx. 3.3 million gallons
|
|
Maintenance |
- Aquafer Water Source NONE
- pre and post filter replace approximately
every
- 12 months or when needed
|
|
Stainless Steel Jacket |
Yes, Included |
|
Bypass |
N/A |
|
Installation Instructions |
Yes, Included |
|
Tech Support |
Yes, Included |
- Order Online
or Call Toll-Free 1-877-788-8387
-
- Aquafer Water Source:Customer Testimonials
-
- Free Shipping Within The Continental
U.S.
- Gold
Package AWS-12-1.5 Price: $3,185.00
- [Add
to Cart] [View
Cart]
-
- Monthly
Special: Increase The
Quality Of Your Water Even Further With Our FREE WQA Gold Sealed,
NSF Certified 6 Stage 35gpd Premium Reverse Osmosis With
Attached UV System Monthly Special
<HERE>
- Note:
Monthly Special cannot be combined with any instant rebate or
military rebate offer.
- Questions
on our water conditioners?
- E-mail: RAINDANCEWATER@AOL.COM
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Aquafer
Water Source Filtration & Scale Prevention System
Questions & Answers
What is Hard Water ?
Answer: The term hardness refers to the
quantity of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water. These minerals,
which come primarily from limestone type rock formations, are
found to some degree in almost all natural waters. Calcium and
magnesium cause problems for two principal reasons:
When the water is warmed, they precipitate
out of solution and form a hard, rock-like scale. This scale accelerates
corrosion, restricts flow, and reduces heat transfer in water
heaters and boilers.
When they combine with soap, they react to form a curd, which
interferes with cleaning, dries out skin, and leaves deposits
on plumbing and clothes (bathtub ring; ring around the collar).
The minerals in hard water gradually settle out forming a hard
scale. Scale centimeters thick can build up over time in hard
water areas. Scale build up will eventually clog pipe, and can
decrease the life of toilet flushing units by 70 percent and water
faucets by 40 percent according to a report published by the American
Water Works Association (AWWA). Hardness scale can also shorten
life of washing equipment, dishwashers, and clothes washers by
as much as 30 percent according to the AWWA report.
Hardness is measured in parts per million
(or the equivalent mg/L) or in grains per gallon (gpg). Note:
if the water analysis is given in ppm as CaCO3 then 1 gpg = 17.1
ppm. There is no established limit for the acceptable level of
hardness in water, but it is generally considered to become problematic
at around 3 gpg.
Levels of hardness are referred to as follows:
Soft Water: 0 - 1 grains per gallon (gpg)
Slightly Hard Water: 1 - 4 grains per gallon (gpg)
Moderately Hard Water: 4 - 7 grains per gallon (gpg)
Hard Water: 7 - 10 grains per gallon (gpg)
Very Hard Water: Over 10 grains per gallon (gpg)
What is
the Aquafer Water Source(AWS)& how does it work?
The Aquafer
Water Source Filtration & Scale Prevention System Filters the effects of common water problems through
the use of a 4-step process
1st Step
Untreated water enters the Aquafer Water
Source flowing through a deep layer of KDF filtration media to
filter unwanted chlorine tastes and odors.
2nd Step
The filtered water passes through a spring-loaded
chamber which creates a small pressure drop. This pressure drop
initiates the formation of calcium hardness crystals.
3rd Step
The calcium hardness crystals then pass
through a catalytic surface which greatly multiplies the number
of crystals. It is the last two steps (pressure drop & catalytic
surface) that makes the Aquafer
Water Source Filtration & Scale Prevention System significantly more effective than other treatment
systems.
4th Step
The multitude of calcium crystals pass through
a strong magnetic field which serves to hold the crystals in suspension
rendering them harmless up to 72 hours to your plumbing &
plumbing fixtures.
The entire process bonds calcium ions to
each other rather than to your plumbing and plumbing fixtures.
A simple damp cloth (if at all) is more than sufficient to remove
any residual mineral deposits rather than the usual abrasives
and "elbow grease" that is normally required. The Aquafer Water Source Filtration
& Scale Prevention System will also
provide filtered drinking water at every tap. The surface tension
of the water is also reduced which results in a higher quality
of water absorption into the human body and plant life.
Question: What does the
unit do?
Answer:
a. It reduces the formation of hard water
scale in water heaters & pipes
b. It will reduce formation of hard water scale on shower doors
& fixtures.
c. It will prevent hard water "bathtub ring" and allow
the use of less soap and detergent.
d. It filters chlorine from the water to improve taste and odor.
Question: What are some
of these features?
Answer: First, it is all done in one space saving tank that measures
under 55" high and only takes up a circle of one-foot diameter
on the floor. Second, there are no regeneration chemicals like
salt used at all. Third we have added a pre and post filter for
even better water quality. The Aquafer Water Source also includes:
(1) 5 micron sediment prefilter for filtering large particals,
sediment and rust and a (1) 10 micron whole house carbon block
post filter for additional filtration. We also offer The Aquafer
Platinum Package which includes
a whole house chemical free ultraviolet system system.
Question: Does a regular
softener use a lot of salt?
Answer: It depends on the hardness of the water and also the number
of people in the home. Based on the averages the savings would
be over 700 pounds of salt a year. That's $75-$100 a year or almost
a $1,000 over the 10 year life of a softener. Not to mention the
back braking job of lugging all of that salt.
Question: Are there other
advantages?
Answer: Certainly, A big one is that this unit NEVER regenerates
so there is never water discharged down the drain.
Question: Do regular water
softeners waste a lot of water?
Answer: Again it depends on the water hardness, softener design,
and the family size. But the average would be about 10,000 gallons
a year.
Question: It sounds like
this unit is very friendly to the environment. Is this true?
Answer: Yes it is. Also in many parts of the US there is legislation
pending to stop the discharge of the salt into municipal sewers.
You can imagine the problems that would be caused by hundreds
or thousands of softeners in a single city.
Question: Are there even
more advantages?
Answer: Yes there are. The unit has no valve mechanism and thus
no need for electricity. The cost of installation is often lowered
because no outlet is needed. With no valve there are no moving
parts so service is eliminated.
Question: You mentioned
filtration of chlorine. Won't there be a need to replace the carbon?
Answer: We do not use carbon in the Aquafer tank. We use a special
material (KDF) that will last for millions of gallons. Expected
life is for over 15 + years of normal use.
Question: How does it work?
Answer: The scale prevention process is quite easy. We use a patented
combination catalytic and magnetic chamber to change the calcium
(hardness) of the water from a dissolved material to sub microscopic
particles that wash through the plumbing system without being
able to connect themselves to the pipes or heaters. In this form
they will not react with soaps or detergents either. We have found
that magnets alone do not work as effectively so that is why we
precede the magnets with a catalytic device.
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Example of hard water
with and without our Hard Water Conditioner.
This photo shows the inside of
two hot water heater pipes that were plumbed on the outlet of
two separate hot water heaters. The test was conducted over a
period of 324 days using 5,830 gallons of treated municipal water
(city water). One hot water heater had our scale prevention system
installed prior and one did not. You can see the dramatic difference
between the two water pipes. The one on the left (no scale prevention)
clearly indicates heavy hard water scale. The treated pipe on
the right has virtually no hard water scale build up.
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Question: What about the
chlorine removal?
Answer: The Hard Water is treated using the steps listed above.
For chlorine tastes and odors KDF is used. This process media
are high-purity copper-zinc formulations used in pretreatment,
whole house filters, primary treatment, and wastewater applications.
KDF media supplement or replace existing technologies to dramatically
extend system life, scale, and decrease maintenance.
Patented KDF process media are 100 percent
recyclable and contain no chemical additives. Hospitals, restaurants,
municipal water treatment facilities, and homes rely on KDF process
media to filter chlorine tastes and odors from their water.
Question: Will the water
test soft?
Answer: No. The test chemicals are designed to put the hardness
back into solution. Once back into solution they will show hardness
on test kits.
Question: I thought all
equipment had to have a valve. Why not yours?
Answer: Because we have a constant upward flow path that keeps
the filter media always moving and not packing down and collecting
dirt.
Question: Can this unit
be used on all water supplies?
Answer: NO! We must know something of the chemistry of the water.
In particular the Calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and pH.
From this we can establish the Langelier's index and apply it
to our lab test data. If on a private well we would encourage
a test or an evaluation of existing test data.
Question: Am I correct in
summarizing by saying that this unit uses no chemicals, has no
valve, has no moving parts uses no electricity, discharges no
water down the drain, will prevent the problems of hard water
and will stop chlorine taste & odor for 15 years or more.
Answer: YES!
Question: Is there anything
special about the water from this unit compared to water that
has gone through a salt using softener?
Answer: Yes. First, there will not be the slippery feel on your
skin when you shower or bathe. This feel comes from the sodium
reacting with your body oils. Secondly, we add nothing to the
water such as sodium mentioned previously. This could be important
to someone on a low sodium diet.
Question: Any other special
things about the water?
Answer: There is an unusual phenomenon that takes place. The surface
tension of the water is reduced. This is often referred to as
making the water "wetter". It simply means that the
water can penetrate a plant more effectively and deeper so that
the plants are more hardy and grow better. With a standard salt
type softener, that water is actually be harmful to plants.
Question: Is this a brand
new technology, or has there been some experience in actual use?
Answer: We have employed catalytic and magnetic processes since
1994. We have also used the special filtration media (KDF) for
that period of time. There were over 1,000 units placed world
wide in the first 5 years.
Question: Has the performance
been reliable?
Answer: YES! WE have fewer than 1/2% field problems and without
exception they resulted from situations where the units were placed
on water supplies that were outside of the limits that have been
established through testing.
Question: Are there any
general guidelines that can be used on the water chemistry where
the use of this unit would be o.k.?
Answer: Hardness up to 25 grains, pH 7.5 or less and a visibly
clear water. this as stated before, Well water supplies should
be tested.
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