Saltless Conditioners
Salt Free or Water Softener?
Salt Free Conditioner
$2450
Includes Pentek Big Blue Carbon Filter
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Does NOT remove minerals, instead chemically conditions the mineral to prevent scaling on appliances, faucets, etc...​
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Minerals are still present and therefore will not provide the additional benefits of a water softener
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REQUIRES carbon pre-filtration​ (pentek big blue 4" x 20")
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Does NOT require any salt
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Sophisticated resin only lasts 5 years and requires "resin rebuild"
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Does NOT require floor drain
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Does NOT require electricity
$1900
Water Softener
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Fully removes minerals from water​​​​
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Prevents scaling on appliances, faucets, etc...​
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Prevents dry skin
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Decreases usage of soaps/detergents/shampoos
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Better for hair dye
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Does NOT require carbon pre-filtration​ (although carbon filtration paired with a water softener is recommended and valuable)
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Uses Salt
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Long lasting resin averages 10-15 years before noticeable deterioration
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REQUIRES floor drain
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REQUIRES electricty