What are the differences and why does it matter? A water softener has two jobs: to soften the water and to clean itself during the regeneration cycle. The goal is to find a system that can provide soft water to your home, even during regeneration, without unnecessary waste.
HOW DO WATER SOFTENERS WORK?
Water softeners use the ion exchange process to replace hardness ions in water (calcium and magnesium) with sodium ions to make the water soft. Soft water is better for your skin, hair, and many things around your home like your fixtures, water-using appliances, plumbing, clothing, and tableware. Kinetico’s state-of-the-art, non-electric, multi-tank water softeners provide a continuous supply of soft water that’s better for you and your home.
A single-tank water softener cannot provide soft water when it regenerates, leaving you with an inconsistent supply of soft water in your home. In fact, regeneration downtime with a single-tank softener can last anywhere from one-two hours before soft water is available again.
SINGLE-TANK WATER SOFTENERS
A single-tank water softener system has one resin tank. The resin in the tank has a softening capacity before it must be regenerated (or cleaned). Often, single-tank softeners include a timer to track when the regeneration should occur, based on an estimation of water use and when the resin might be exhausted. At the pre-determined time, the system will regenerate, usually in the middle of the night, whether the system needs to regenerate or not. If the resin is exhausted before the pre-determined regeneration time, the system must wait, and your house will have hard water until a regeneration is initiated and complete. If the resin is not exhausted, the unit will regenerate anyway, wasting salt and water.
DUAL-TANK WATER SOFTENERS
A dual-tank, non-electric water softener consists of two resin tanks.
Instead of the typical timer used with electric softeners, Kinetico systems meter the flow of water through the system. Based on water usage, the system will initiate a regeneration, on demand, once the resin’s softening capacity is depleted, meaning the system will only regenerate when needed.
With two resin tanks, there is no “downtime” when soft water is not available. Kinetico Water Softeners switch service from one tank to the other so when one tank is in service, the other tank is in standby or regenerating. This means a Kinetico softener can regenerate when needed, at any time of day or night, even if water is being used. There is no waiting, hard water breakthrough, estimating or wasted salt and water. Plus, since clean, soft water is always available, the system uses soft water for the regeneration cycle. It simply makes sense to regenerate with clean, soft water rather than hard water like single tank units do.
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
A dual tank water softener is generally considered better than a single tank softener because it provides a continuous supply of soft water without interruption during regeneration, making it ideal for households with high water usage, while a single tank softener can experience downtime when regenerating, potentially delivering hard water during that period; however, a single tank softener is usually less expensive and may be sufficient for smaller households with moderate water usage
Key points about dual tank softeners:
- No downtime: While one tank is softening water, the other can regenerate, ensuring a constant supply of soft water.
- More efficient regeneration: Can regenerate using soft water, which is more effective than using hard water like in a single tank system.
- Better for large families: Ideal for households with high water usage.
Key points about single tank softeners:
- Lower cost: Typically less expensive upfront than a dual tank system.
- Smaller footprint: Requires less installation space.
- Suitable for smaller households: May be enough for homes with moderate water usage.
WHICH IS BETTER: A SINGLE-TANK OR DUAL-TANK WATER SOFTENER?
If you want a consistent supply of soft water in your home, with zero downtime, no guessing and no unnecessary salt and water waste, a dual-tank system might be for you. Kinetico state-of-the-art, non-electric, multi-tank water softeners provide a continuous supply of soft water that’s better for you and your home.
Kinetico Single Tank Softeners
Essential Series Water Softeners: Model: Gold
Performance and value for basic water problems and applications.
- Non-Electric Operation. Moving water powers these systems, not electricity, so operation is simple and reliable. There are no timers or computers to set, adjust, repair or replace.
- AccuDial® Precision. Your water professional will accurately adjust the system to your specfic water conditions.
- Efficient Hardness Removal. Get the water you want in your home.
- Minimal Regeneration Time. Unit is back in service more quickly than traditional single-tank softeners.
- 5-Year Limited Warranty. Rest assured, we stand behind our products.
- Single Tank
- Bypass
- Minimal Regeneration Time
Kinetico Dual Tank Softeners
Signature Series Water Softeners: Models: 735, 935 & 1035
- Soft Water Countercurrent Regeneration: You’ll enjoy the benefits of improved system efficiency and water quality thanks to Kinetico’s superior regeneration process.
- Twin Tank System: One tank is always in service, even during regeneration, for an unlimited supply of clean, soft water.
- Efficient hardness Removal: Get the water you want in your home without sacrificing savings and convenience.
- Effective Iron Removal: Removes soluble iron* from water. *Depends on type and concentration of iron and other water conditions.
- Efficient and effective performance for challenging water conditions
- Non-Electric operation for reliable and economical performance
- Prevent stains and scale building up water-using appliances, fixtures and clothing
- Use fewer cleaners and detergents, yet enjoy a cleaner home
- Protect skin and hair from the damaging effects of hard water
- 5-year Limited Warranty
- High Capacity Bypass
- 24/7 Soft (never offline)
Premier Series XP Water Softener: Models: Q850 XP, Q850 OD XP, Q850 OD XP Choloraban (Carbon Filter), S150, S250 OD XP, S650 OD XP
The Premier Series S650 XP will give you more soft water, use less salt, save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.
Kinetico’s next generation version of the Premier Series with AccuDial utilizes a number of engineering refinements to enhance system efficiencies and dependability. As a result, Kinetico has created the most efficient line of softeners in the world, including the “World’s Most Efficient Water Softener”, the Premier S650 XP and the Premier S650 OD XP.
- High Capacity Bypass
- Non-electric operation. Moving water powers these systems, not electricity, so operation is simple and reliable. There are no timers or computers to set, adjust, repair or replace.
- Works on demand. Systems meter water use and regenerate based on actual usage. You won’t waste water or salt, yet you’ll always have clean, soft water whenever you need it.
- Precision Setup with AccuDial™ 20: Your water professional will accurately adjust the system to your specific water conditions for unparalleled efficiency.
- High Flow Rate: Systems keep up with the water needs of demanding households and are perfectly suited for larger plumbing in many homes.
- Multi-Tank System: We’ve combined two systems in one to save you money and space while eliminating carbon replacement challenges. A multiple tank configuration also ensures a continuous supply of clean, soft, dechlorinated water, even during regeneration.
- Efficient Hardness and Chlorine/Chloramine Removal: Get the water you want in your home without sacrificing savings and convenience.
- Efficient Performance: Uses less water and salt than other systems for remarkable savings.
- Soft Water, Concurrent Regeneration: You’ll enjoy the benefits of improved system efficiency and water quality thanks to Kinetico’s superior regeneration process.
- Platinum 10 year Warranty: Enjoy years of dependability and peace of mind with one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
- 24/7 Soft (never offline)
- Small Footprint
Kinetico 4060 MACH WATER SOFTENER
Kinetico Mach 4060 is one of the most unique systems on the market. the non-electric dual twin-tank system guarantees a continuous supply of treated water 24/7.
- Non Electric Operation. Reliable, no timers or computer to set, adjust or repair.
- Unlimited supply of clean soft filtered water.
- Separated filtration and softening tanks combine two systems in one.
- All tanks are in service simultaneously. Increases performance, efficiency, flow rate and media life.
- System keeps up with conditioned water needs of today’s demanding households.
- Assures consistent and continuous clean, soft, iron-free water. Saves money on soaps and cleaners, protects plumbing and appliances.
- Unit measures: 46″ high x 17″ wide x 8″ d. Brine Drum Size: 40″ x 12″ d.
- 10 Year Limited Warranty
Kinetico’s Unmatched Performance
For more than 40 years, Kinetico has taken a smarter approach to solving water problems. Their systems treat water more efficiently, effectively and economically. KarSare Systems is an Authorized Independent Kinetico Dealer serving Central KY and Southern IN since 1994, providing softerners and pure drinking water for the residential and commercial use.
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