Whole House System
Filtered, softer water at every tap in your home.
One system on your home's main water line treats the water before it reaches any shower, faucet or appliance. Filtration and softening in a single tank, with a digital valve that runs on its own.
- Free in-home water test
- Professional installation
- Payments from US$ 35/mo
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What a whole house system does
Many homes in the US receive treated city water. That treatment adds chlorine so the water stays safe through miles of pipe, and in many areas the water also carries calcium and magnesium, the minerals that make water "hard".
A whole house system is installed where the water enters your home, outside or in the garage. From that point on, every shower, faucet, washing machine, dishwasher and water heater receives filtered, softened water. Nothing changes in how you use water at home. It simply arrives better.
- Made for houses with access to the main water line
- Treats all the water in the home, not a single faucet
- Living in an apartment? The Reverse Osmosis is the right fit
Four stages inside one tank
The water passes through layered media from top to bottom. Each layer has one job.
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1
KDF 55 copper-zinc media
Removes over 99% of free chlorine and reduces water-soluble heavy metals, even in hot water. [1]
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2
Catalytic carbon
Activated carbon processed to adsorb chlorine and chloramine, improving the taste and odor of the water. [4]
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3
Ion exchange resin
Exchanges calcium and magnesium for sodium. This is what reduces hardness, the cause of limescale on glass, faucets and inside appliances. [5]
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4
Gravel base + brine tank
The gravel supports the media and spreads the flow evenly. The brine tank holds the salt the system uses to recharge the resin automatically. [5]
What you notice at home
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No chlorine smell in the shower
Chlorine is filtered before the water reaches any shower in the home.
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Fewer white spots
Less limescale on glass, shower doors, dishes and faucets.
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Less buildup in appliances
Water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines receive softened water.
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Softer feel on skin and hair
Softened, chlorine-filtered water in every shower and bath.
More than a water softener
A basic water softener only exchanges hardness minerals. The Whole House system softens the water and also filters chlorine and heavy metals, in the same tank.
Technical specifications
- Mineral tank
- 10" x 54" or 13" x 54", sized to your home
- Control valve
- Clack® WS1, metered, digital LCD display [2]
- Valve rated flow
- Up to 27 gpm (valve rating at 15 psi drop) [2]
- Media
- KDF 55 · catalytic carbon · ion exchange resin · gravel base
- Brine tank
- 15" x 17", with float
- Media service life
- 15+ years, per manufacturer specification
- Warranty
- 10 years
- Regeneration
- Automatic, based on actual water use
- Salt
- Periodic refill of the brine tank
From free test to installation
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Free water test
A consultant tests your water at home and shows you the results on the spot.
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Recommendation
You get the right setup for your home and the payment options.
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Professional installation
Installed on the main water line in about 1h30 to 2 hours, with no construction.
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Simple upkeep
The valve regenerates on its own. You only add salt to the brine tank from time to time, and we show you how.
Certified components
Each certification comes from the certifying body.
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Clack® WS1 valve
NSF/ANSI 44 · NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 · NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 [2]
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KDF 55 media
NSF/ANSI 42, certified by NSF International [1]
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WQA member
Water Quality Association, member #10474427 [3]
Certification applies to the components as listed, not to the assembled system as a single unit. NSF®, ANSI® and WQA® are registered trademarks of their respective organizations.
Most chosen combination
Whole House + Reverse Osmosis
The Whole House treats all the water in your home. The Reverse Osmosis adds a final purification stage at the kitchen, with its own faucet, for drinking and cooking.
Ask about the combinationQuestions about the Whole House
A water softener only reduces hardness. The Whole House system reduces hardness and also filters chlorine and soluble heavy metals, all in one tank, treating every tap in the home.
Yes. The softening stage is recharged with salt from the brine tank. You add salt from time to time, and we show you how much and how often at installation.
The core components are independently certified: the Clack® WS1 valve to NSF/ANSI 44, 61 and 372, and the KDF 55 media to NSF/ANSI 42. Certification applies to each component, not to the assembled system as a single unit.
The Whole House treats all the water in your home. Reverse osmosis adds a final purification stage for drinking and cooking at the kitchen. Many homes use both.
About 1h30 to 2 hours, on your home's main water line, with no construction.
Yes. When you move, the system goes with you to your new home.
Payments start at US$ 35/mo. The exact recommendation for your home comes after the free water test.
Sources
- Kymera International, KDF 55 product page: "removes over 99% of free chlorine"; "removes chlorine and soluble heavy metals while controlling scale, bacteria, and algae, even in hot water"; "Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42".
- Clack Corporation, WS1 Water Specialist Valve: certifications NSF/ANSI 44, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, NSF/ANSI/CAN 372; 27 gpm service flow at 15 psi drop.
- Water Quality Association, wqa.org, member directory ("Find a WQA Member").
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, G1489, Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration: activated carbon reduces chlorine, chloramines and taste- and odor-causing compounds.
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, G1491, Drinking Water Treatment: Water Softening (Ion Exchange): calcium and magnesium are exchanged for sodium; the resin is regenerated with a salt brine solution.
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