Pelican Water
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NS3 Salt free water conditioner
Bought this system, water conditioner, not softener,(NS3 - pre filter, carbon tank and Naturesoft tank), after much research, to replace a salt (potassium) based system . The salt based system was expensive and we disliked the slippery feeling ( what you get from a water softener). We also had "water spots" on our fixtures (calcium deposits) probably due to the salt system nearing the end of its useful life. The new system was delivered in about a weeks time, no issues. I was going to plumb the system (plastic pipe/fittings). It was easier to adapt to the existing 1 inch copper pipe. Followed the instructions for filling, soaking, etc. That was 2 days idle, which I used for pre-plumbing the system. Our system has been in operation for about 3 weeks now. There is a BIG difference in the water quality. There is no chlorine odor at all. No more water spots on glass shower doors. The dishwasher (15+ yrs old) actually cleans with no water spots. I can now drink the water from any faucet, however, I reinstalled the refrigerator filter for extra filtering of ice and water. I added a spigot on the conditioned water so I can wash cars (very little to no spotting). Showers, washing hair and laundry were also improved. As per the instructions, the water heater should be drained,flushed and refilled. I did a quick flush and removed about 3 cups of silvery sediment. I will do a complete flush in a couple months. Living in central California for 2 years, we had a water softener guy test the water: 20+ grains of hardness. The town I live in is giving a $300 rebate to demolish my old salt system., for environmental reasons. I am going to have my water tested by an independent agency for my own peace of mind. Note: I have not researched enough into the science of how the Naturesoft does what it does, which is to essentially preventing scaling , calcium mineral deposits, from adhering to pipes, etc and allow them to pass through the system without causing plumbing issues. I just feel that this system delivers what Pelican says it will do from what I've seen thus far. I hope to do a later review as well. I would recommend the salt free system to anyone considering this alternative to a salt based system. JoeD, Hollister, CA, Dec 2017