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9.6Exceptional
iSpring ED2000 Whole House Water Descaler, Alternative Electronic Salt-Free Hard Water Conditioner, Reduces Limescale Prevent Deposits Build-up, Different from a Water Softener
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Form Factor:Whole House Water Descaler
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Grain Rating Support:10-19 grains per gallon
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Installation:No plumbing modification required
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Type:Electronic Salt-Free Hard Water Conditioner
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Weight:2.0 Pounds
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On The Go9.3Excellent
OTG4-DBLSOFT-Portable 16,000 Grain RV Water Softener (NOT made in China, assembled by U.S. Workers in Indiana)
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9.0Excellent
Aquasure Harmony Series 48,000 Grains Whole House Water Softener w/High Efficiency Digital Metered Control Head (48,000 Grains)
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8.9Very Good
Kenmore 420 Water Softener System – 40,000 Grain Capacity with Salt Saving Technology – Whole Home Hard Water & Iron Reduction – Compact, Easy Install
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8.8Very Good
Kenmore 350 Water Softener System – 32,000 Grain Capacity Whole House Hard Water & Iron Reduction – Compact, Easy to Install, Salt Saving Technology
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8.7Very Good
APEC SOFTENER-HE-30-FG Water Softener, Treats Whole House 1-3 bathrooms, 30K Grains, Luxurious Spa Quality Soft Water, Highly Efficient Digital Control Microprocessor
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Waterdrop8.5Good
Waterdrop WHF21-FG 2-Stage Whole House Water Filter System, Reduces Iron & Manganese, Lead, Chlorine, Odor, 5-Stage Filtration, with Carbon and Sediment Filters, 5 Micron, 1" Inlet/Outlet
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asin:B09SM2ZN3X
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product dimensions:14.41 x 7.64 x 15.79 inches 10.1 Pounds
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date first available:November 3, 2021
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item model number:WD-WHF21-FG
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best sellers rank: 25 in Under-Sink & Countertop Filtration
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Waterdrop8.4Good
Waterdrop AP431 AP430SS Whole House Scale Inhibitor Filter, Heater Softener System, Prevent Scale Build Up On Hot Water Heaters, Pipes and Boilers
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DuraWater8.3Good
DURAWATER Fleck 5600 SXT Whole House Water Softener 48,000 Grains Ships Loaded with Resin in Tank, Black
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is discontinued by manufacturer:No
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product dimensions:15"L x 28"W x 62"H
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manufacturer part number:N/A
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item weight:53 pounds
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customer reviews:4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 342 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars
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8.2Good
Aquasure Harmony Series 32,000 Grains Whole House Water Softener with High Performance Automatic Digital Metered Control Head | Reduces Hardness and Improves Water Quality | for 1-2 bathrooms
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