Spotting on dishes and shower/bath surfaces steadily going away. Wife marvels at improved water taste. I worked up estimates of filter replacement costs for 100 gal/day use. They will be much less than neighbors pay in monthly fees for traditional water softening service. —Retired on Monterey Bay
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from every tap in your home by removing up to 97% of the chlorine in regular tap water and reducing harmful water contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, rust, dirt, particles, water soluble metals and industrial solvents.
with cleaner, healthier air. Filtering the water throughout your home improves the air quality of your environment by reducing harmful chemicals that become vaporized in shower steam, contaminating the air you breathe.
by reducing the chlorine, hard water, and harsh contaminants in your water. With clean, filtered and conditioned water, your hair and skin will retain more moisture from natural protective oils to promote soft skin and shiny hair so you look and feel healthy all over!
appliances and plumbing by reducing the adverse effects of corrosion and scale (hard mineral buildup). Conditioned water extends the life of your plumbing and appliances and can even help reduce existing buildup, prolonging the life of your home assets.
on laundry, dishes and glassware. Reducing the effects of hard minerals in water helps eliminate spotting and film residue from dishwasher and washing machine cycles, protecting your clothing and tableware.
Filtered water is a healthier choice when it comes to cooking. Top chefs know that using
filtered water allows for stronger flavors, quicker cooking times and all-around better results
in the kitchen. Growing your own foods? Studies have shown plants grown with filtered water
have better root development and faster growth than those grown with regular tap water.
Gently and naturally conditions water using innovative salt-free water softening SLOW PHOS technology designed to prevent scale formation and protect from corrosion. Learn more about SLOW PHOS technology
Aquasana SimplySoft is better than just a softener. It won't demineralize your water by chemically removing minerals from your water nor will it put excess salt waste into our environment. Learn more
Comments about Aquasana Rhino Whole House Filter + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener System:
Purchased for two-person home on Central California coast. Water District provides mix of well and river water. Most neighbors have traditional salt-based softeners. I've never used one, but wanted some no-salt softening treatment. Installed this unit two months ago. Spotting on dishes and shower/bath surfaces steadily going away. Wife marvels at improved water taste. Suspect that people accustomed to traditional salt softeners may miss the 'slippery' feel in bath & shower. But for us, that's not an issue.
I worked up estimates of filter replacement costs for 100 gal/day use. They will be much less than neighbors pay in monthly fees for traditional water softening service. And I really like not having brine disposal issues.
Plumber took about a day to install and did have issues with stopping slow drip on pre-filter connection (tablespoons/day). i suspect this problem can be solved but won't do more till I replace pre-filter next month.
I was concerned whether the no-salt softening technology would work, but it seems to do a more than adequate job in our home.
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana, Brita
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Quality of water filtration, Salt-free Technology, Taste & Odor
The complete Aquasana Rhino Whole House System + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee and a 3-year warranty.
Ease of installation, ease of replacement
The system is easy to install with the help of a licensed plumber and requires no electricity or back-flushing. It installs where your water line enters your home. This system can be installed inside or outside your home as long as it is protected from extreme temperatures, freezing temperatures or direct sunlight. The Aquasana Rhino Whole House System plus SimplySoft Water Softener System comes with everything you need for installation and system maintenance is easy.
The complete system can safely and easily be replaced by yourself without the need for a plumber; no messy, time-consuming, media-only replacements required. Unlike media-only replacement, changing the tanks and cartridges on the complete system takes only minutes, does not require costly assistance from a plumber, and won't put you in direct contact with your old, highly contaminated media.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the SimplySoft also a filter?
No, the Aquasana SimplySoft is not a filter. It does not filter out chemicals, VOC's, or chlorine. However, it's also more than just a softener. Aquasana SimplySoft uses innovative SLOW PHOS salt-free water softening technology to naturally condition your water and protect your pipes from corrosion without the use of added sodium. As its name implies, SLOW PHOS uses food grade polyphosphate beads engineered to dissolve at a controlled (or "slow") concentration to effectively target scale producing hard mineral carbonate crystals including calcium, magnesium, and barium (Ca, Mg, and Ba). SLOW PHOS technology works by altering the ionic charge of these carbonate crystals to reduce their attraction to one another in your water. By altering their ionic charge, hard minerals will no longer clump or pack together and create scale (Ca, Mg, and Ba buildup). In addition, SLOW PHOS phosphates act as a protective barrier in your plumbing to protect from pipe corrosion. Unlike salt-based water softeners, Aquasana SimplySoft SLOW PHOS technology will not demineralize your water nor will it negatively affect the environment by adding excessive amounts of sodium into our communal water system.
Q. What makes SimplySoft different from other water softeners?
Common salt-based water softeners demineralize water by replacing natural, healthy minerals with sodium (salt) ions, which can be harmful to consume. Aquasana SimplySoft uses innovative SLOW PHOS salt-free water softening technology to naturally condition your water without the use of added sodium.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a study on drinking water reporting sufficient evidence that there are various health risks associated with drinking demineralized water.
The Aquasana SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener employs NSF certified SLOW PHOS slowly-soluble polyphosphate beads engineered to prevent scale formation and corrosion by altering the charge of hard mineral ions including calcium, magnesium, and barium. This process allows beneficial minerals to remain in your water and eliminates the negative impact of salt waste on the environment.
Q. What replacement parts or maintenance is needed for the SimplySoft System?
The Aquasana SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener beads are good for 50,000 gallons or 6 months time span. The system requires the purchase of replacement cartridges twice a year to work at optimal performance.
Q. Is the simply soft better for the environment?
Due to the detrimental effects salt-based softeners have on the environment, many states and counties have actually banned the use of salt-based water softeners. Salt-based water softeners that use a process of ion exchange require a large amount of highly concentrated salt solution to replace the natural minerals in your water with sodium. This process results in waste water discharge that is harmful to the environment and reduces the reusability of treated wastewater.
The Aquasana Rhino Whole House Filter Systems are the only whole house filtration systems that can be customized to fit your unique water needs at the best price, satisfaction guaranteed.
Customizable
At Aquasana, we specialize in engineering and manufacturing superior water filters and pride ourselves on our ability to customize each whole house filter system to meet your specific needs. We build solutions to tackle everything from well water and lead contamination to exceedingly high chloramine levels.
Take the first steps towards safer, healthier water with the Aquasana myWater testing service and call our Water Specialists at 866-662-6885 to facilitate a test of your water quality with National Testing Laboratories. We will discuss the results of your water quality test and work with you to determine what solution is best for you and your home.
Aquasana Rhino Whole House Filter + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener System
Product Specifications
Height: 46"
Length: 41"
Diameter: 8"
Weight: 53 lbs.
Rated flow rate: 7.0 gallons per minute
Capacity of filter: 300,000 gallons or 36 months
Capacity of pre-filter: 25–50,000 gallons or 3–6 months
Capacity of SimplySoft Water Softener: 50,000 gallons or 6 months
How it works
Our NSF certified Aquasana Rhino Whole House Filter System comprises three carefully sequenced filtration stages, each with its own unique formula of high-potency, contaminant-grabbing media. In addition, the Aquasana SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener has been added to complete the whole house water improvement process.
Stage 2
Copper-Zinc and Mineral Stone Filter
Water flows up through a blend of a patented copper-zinc media and crushed mineral stone. This stage greatly reduces chlorine and water soluble heavy metals. The bacteriostatic nature of this stage works to further prevent and reduce the growth of bacteria and algae.
Stage 1
Sediment Pre-Filter
In the first stage the sediment pre-filter removes particles, dirt and rust. These are the contaminants that are most easily filtered out.
SimplySoft
Salt-Free Water Softener
Water goes through the softening and conditioning process. The Aquasana SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener employs NSF certified SLOW PHOS slowly-soluble polyphosphate beads engineered to prevent scale formation and corrosion by altering the charge of hard mineral ions including calcium, magnesium, and barium. This process allows beneficial minerals to remain in your water and eliminates the negative impact of salt waste on the environment.
Stage 3
Activated Carbon Filter
Water flows through a high-grade, activated carbon filter reducing herbicides, pesticides and other chemical compounds that may be present in your water.
Better for You and Your Family:
The Aquasana Rhino Whole House Filter + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener System delivers superior contaminant reduction and naturally reduces scale without demineralizing your water. Filtering and conditioning the water throughout your home will not only provide your family with high quality, healthy drinking water, but will also improve the health of your skin and hair as well as the air quality in your home. This means you can breathe easy knowing your family is getting safe, healthy, clean, and delicious water from every tap in your home without inhaling harmful vaporized contaminants.
Chlorine, the most common chemical found in tap water, can form hazardous disinfection byproducts when mixed with organic compounds frequently found in water systems. Our system reduces disinfection byproducts by removing 97% of chlorine in regular tap water in addition to reducing other harmful contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, rust, dirt, particles, water soluble metals and industrial solvents. Common salt-based water softeners demineralize water by replacing natural, healthy minerals with sodium (salt) ions, which can be harmful to consume. Aquasana SimplySoft uses innovative SLOW PHOS salt-free water softening technology to naturally condition your water without the use of added sodium.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a study on drinking water reporting sufficient evidence that there are various health risks associated with drinking demineralized water.
See the full WHO Study here.
Better for the Environment:
Due to the detrimental effects salt-based softeners have on the environment, many states and counties have actually banned the use of salt-based water softeners. Salt-based water softeners that use a process of ion exchange require a large amount of highly concentrated salt solution to replace the natural minerals in your water with sodium. This process results in waste water discharge that is harmful to the environment and reduces the reusability of treated wastewater.
SLOW PHOS Salt-Free Water Softening Technology
More than just a softener, Aquasana SimplySoft uses innovative SLOW PHOS salt-free water softening technology to naturally condition your water and protect your pipes from corrosion without the use of added sodium. As its name implies, SLOW PHOS uses food grade polyphosphate beads engineered to dissolve at a controlled (or “slow”) concentration to effectively target scale producing hard mineral carbonate crystals including calcium, magnesium, and barium (Ca, Mg, and Ba). SLOW PHOS technology works by altering the ionic charge of these carbonate crystals to reduce their attraction to one another in your water. By altering their ionic charge, hard minerals will no longer clump or pack together and create scale (Ca, Mg, and Ba buildup). In addition, SLOW PHOS phosphates act as a protective barrier in your plumbing to protect from pipe corrosion. Unlike salt-based water softeners, Aquasana SimplySoft SLOW PHOS technology will not demineralize your water nor will it negatively affect the environment by adding excessive amounts of sodium into our communal water system.
Comments about Aquasana Rhino Whole House Filter + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener System:
Purchased for two-person home on Central California coast. Water District provides mix of well and river water. Most neighbors have traditional salt-based softeners. I've never used one, but wanted some no-salt softening treatment. Installed this unit two months ago. Spotting on dishes and shower/bath surfaces steadily going away. Wife marvels at improved water taste. Suspect that people accustomed to traditional salt softeners may miss the 'slippery' feel in bath & shower. But for us, that's not an issue.
I worked up estimates of filter replacement costs for 100 gal/day use. They will be much less than neighbors pay in monthly fees for traditional water softening service. And I really like not having brine disposal issues.
Plumber took about a day to install and did have issues with stopping slow drip on pre-filter connection (tablespoons/day). i suspect this problem can be solved but won't do more till I replace pre-filter next month.
I was concerned whether the no-salt softening technology would work, but it seems to do a more than adequate job in our home.
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana, Brita
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Quality of water filtration, Salt-free Technology, Taste & Odor
The complete Aquasana Rhino Whole House System + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee and a 3-year warranty.
Ease of installation, ease of replacement
The system is easy to install with the help of a licensed plumber and requires no electricity or back-flushing. It installs where your water line enters your home. This system can be installed inside or outside your home as long as it is protected from extreme temperatures, freezing temperatures or direct sunlight. The Aquasana Rhino Whole House System plus SimplySoft Water Softener System comes with everything you need for installation and system maintenance is easy.
The complete system can safely and easily be replaced by yourself without the need for a plumber; no messy, time-consuming, media-only replacements required. Unlike media-only replacement, changing the tanks and cartridges on the complete system takes only minutes, does not require costly assistance from a plumber, and won't put you in direct contact with your old, highly contaminated media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the SimplySoft also a filter?
No, the Aquasana SimplySoft is not a filter. It does not filter out chemicals, VOC's, or chlorine. However, it's also more than just a softener. Aquasana SimplySoft uses innovative SLOW PHOS salt-free water softening technology to naturally condition your water and protect your pipes from corrosion without the use of added sodium. As its name implies, SLOW PHOS uses food grade polyphosphate beads engineered to dissolve at a controlled (or "slow") concentration to effectively target scale producing hard mineral carbonate crystals including calcium, magnesium, and barium (Ca, Mg, and Ba). SLOW PHOS technology works by altering the ionic charge of these carbonate crystals to reduce their attraction to one another in your water. By altering their ionic charge, hard minerals will no longer clump or pack together and create scale (Ca, Mg, and Ba buildup). In addition, SLOW PHOS phosphates act as a protective barrier in your plumbing to protect from pipe corrosion. Unlike salt-based water softeners, Aquasana SimplySoft SLOW PHOS technology will not demineralize your water nor will it negatively affect the environment by adding excessive amounts of sodium into our communal water system.
Q. What makes SimplySoft different from other water softeners?
Common salt-based water softeners demineralize water by replacing natural, healthy minerals with sodium (salt) ions, which can be harmful to consume. Aquasana SimplySoft uses innovative SLOW PHOS salt-free water softening technology to naturally condition your water without the use of added sodium.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a study on drinking water reporting sufficient evidence that there are various health risks associated with drinking demineralized water.
The Aquasana SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener employs NSF certified SLOW PHOS slowly-soluble polyphosphate beads engineered to prevent scale formation and corrosion by altering the charge of hard mineral ions including calcium, magnesium, and barium. This process allows beneficial minerals to remain in your water and eliminates the negative impact of salt waste on the environment.
Q. What replacement parts or maintenance is needed for the SimplySoft System?
The Aquasana SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener beads are good for 50,000 gallons or 6 months time span. The system requires the purchase of replacement cartridges twice a year to work at optimal performance.
Q. Is the simply soft better for the environment?
Due to the detrimental effects salt-based softeners have on the environment, many states and counties have actually banned the use of salt-based water softeners. Salt-based water softeners that use a process of ion exchange require a large amount of highly concentrated salt solution to replace the natural minerals in your water with sodium. This process results in waste water discharge that is harmful to the environment and reduces the reusability of treated wastewater.
*Merchandised discounts may include an additional 20% off select systems bought with Water for Life added to the online cart. All offers expire on 5/31/2013.
The complete Aquasana Rhino Whole House System + SimplySoft Salt-Free Water Softener comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee and a 3-year warranty.
