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Water Softeners and Tannin Filters
Do I need a water softener?
To put it bluntly, if you have hard water, you need a water softener. The vast majority of US and Canadian homes have hard water—85% is the current estimate. Hard water is caused by calcium and magnesium in the water, and some folks have much more of these minerals in their water than others. A water softener will fix that!!
There are things to look for to see if you need a water softener. For instance, if you have scaly, white deposits in basins or on fixtures in your bath or kitchen, you need a water softener. Additionally, water spots on glasses and dishes are another sign, especially if these spots don’t seem to go away. Those glass shower doors that are installed in every high end new home or home renovation will be a mess of stains in no time unless you have a water softener. A water softener will eliminate these hard water spots and at the same time make your home much easier to keep clean for your family.
Did you know that if you're considering or already have a tankless hot water heater in your home you must have a water softener to protect your investment? Those hard water deposits will ruin that beautiful and very expensive tankless heater in no time by plugging up the heat exchanger and turning it into junk.
A water softener will also save your family money because you will be using far less soap, in fact about one half as much, than with hard water. Just think about all the money you spend on shampoo, body wash, dish washing and laundry soap and divide that by one half! Your water heater will stay efficient because there will be no calcium and magnesium deposits formed on the heating element keeping it from becoming less and less efficient over time.
We feature both regular efficiency water softeners from Clack Corporation and Aquamaster High Efficiency Water Softeners to make life easier for your family. These are made by quality manufacturers like Waterite and Aquamaster. Did I mention the FREE shipping in Canada?
Automatic Tannin Filters remove discoloration in your water due to organics. These organics are often found in surface waters from lakes and rivers and are caused by rotting vegetation. Our website features easy do it yourself installation videos and we offer advice in our blog.
Our youtube channel GaryTheWaterGuy.com has well over a hundred of our own youtube videos that not only explain how various water treatment products work but how to install, do maintenance and trouble shoot. We even have product review videos for you.

WaterBoss Replacement Drive End Cap Assembly 54520 | Free Ship
$ 149.99
WaterBoss Replacement Drive End Cap Assembly 54520 for AMS 700, 900 or 950. Easy to replace, see video. WaterBoss Water Softener Manual PRT 54520

Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 10 X 54 TJ1054ZIP
$ 130.90 $ 69.99
Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 10 X 54 TJ1054ZIP Click "How to Install" image for video Zipper Closure makes it super easy to install in place. Protects your tank from scratches. Reduces condensation and sweat from the tank. Prevents puddles due to condensation on the floor. Easily installed or removed without removing plumbing or va...

WaterBoss Replacement Quest Fittings Pkg of 2 Free Ship
$ 64.08 $ 49.99
WaterBoss Replacement Quest Fittings 180, 380, 700, 900 or 950 Pkg of 2 Easy connections 1" x 3/4". WaterBoss Water Softener Manual PRT Quest

WaterBoss Replacement Injector Assembly 93504 Free Ship
$ 38.02 $ 49.99
WaterBoss Replacement Injector Assembly 93504 for 180, 380, 700, 900 or 950. Easy to replace. WaterBoss Water Softener Manual PRT 93504

WaterBoss Replacement 12 V Transformer 93245 Free Ship
$ 41.43 $ 59.99
WaterBoss Replacement 12 V Transformer 93245 for Pro180 and ProPlus 380 Water Softener as well as 700, 900 or 950. . Easy to replace. WaterBoss Water Softener Manual PRT 93245

WaterBoss Replacement Drive Motor 90217 | Free Ship
$ 52.51 $ 89.99
WaterBoss Replacement Drive Motor 90217 for Models 180, 380, 700, 900 or 950. Easy to replace, see video. Water Boss Water Softener Manual PRT 90217

HUM Water Hardness Test Kit | Free Ship
$ 81.37 $ 10.99
HUM Water Hardness Test Kit - 5 Strips 5 Test Strips Color comparison chart Easy to Use see video above for directions Note: Slightly different pack than shown in video but same result

WaterBoss Replacement Brine Valve Part 54521 Free Ship
$ 6.99 $ 59.99
Water Boss Replacement Brine Valve Assembly 54521 for Model 180, 380, 700, 900 or 950. Easy to replace, see video. WaterBoss Manual PRT 54521

Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 13 X 54 TJ1354ZIP
$ 51.69 $ 79.99
Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 13 X 54 TJ1354ZIP Click "How to Install" image for video Zipper Closure makes it super easy to install in place. Protects your tank from scratches. Reduces condensation and sweat from the tank. Mimimizes puddles due to condensation on the floor. Easily installed or removed without removing plumbing or v...

Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 9 X 48 TJ948ZIP
$ 68.44 $ 69.99
Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 9 X 48 TJ948ZIP Click "How to Install" image for video Zipper Closure makes it super easy to install in place. Protects your tank from scratches. Reduces condensation and sweat from the tank. Prevents puddles due to condensation on the floor. Easily installed or removed without removing plumbing or valv...

Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 12 X 48 TJ1248ZIP
$ 65.46 $ 89.99
Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 12 X 48 TJ1248ZIP Click "How to Install" image for video Zipper Closure makes it super easy to install in place. Protects your tank from scratches. Reduces condensation and sweat from the tank. Prevents puddles due to condensation on the floor. Easily installed or removed without removing plumbing or va...

Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 10 X 44 TJ1044ZIP
$ 67.63 $ 69.99
Neoprene Water Softener Sweat Jacket 10 X 44 TJ1044ZIP Click "How to Install" image for video Zipper Closure makes it super easy to install in place. Protects your tank from scratches. Reduces condensation and sweat from the tank. Prevents puddles due to condensation on the floor. Easily installed or removed without removing plumbing or va...