We hear a lot about water softeners that remove calcium and magnesium to soften or condition the water. When you remove these minerals, the water becomes more acidic. Though, what if you have acidic water from a well or other source? This is when you’d do better using a PH neutralizer which restores the water to a neutral PH of around 7PH.
In this article, we’ll be reviewing the quite marvelous SoftPro PH Neutralizer Calcite Water Filter.
That’s a long and complicated title for something that is inherently quite simple, yet very effective. If you’re considering a PH neutralizing water filter, it would be a good idea to understand what this is and how it works.
What is a Calcite PH Neutralizer Water Filter?
The PH level of your water determines whether it is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. Depending on your water supply, and your personal health preferences, you may want to alter the PH by using an electric machine, chemical or natural media to increase or reduce the PH of your water.
Calcite is a natural mineral that will reduce the acidity of water. Using a controlled system, like the SoftPro PH Neutralizer Calcite Water Filter, electronic monitoring will ensure that acidic water is returned to a healthy, neutral PH. (read more about acidic water here)
What are the Dangers of Using a Calcite PH Neutralizer Water Filter?
Using natural calcite to neutralize the PH in your water will have no negative health effects. However, high concentrations of calcite may lead to limescale that can block water pipes and build up in appliances like water heaters.
It is important to use a high-quality, certified water neutralizer, like the SoftPro Calcite PH Neutralizer Water Filter. This way you know that high-grade natural calcite is used and is perfectly safe. Furthermore, the amount of calcite must be monitored to ensure a healthy PH of around 7, without excessive limescale being produced.
SoftPro PH Neutralizer Calcite Water Filter Review
Like all SoftPro products, the calcite PH neutralizer water filter is a top quality item. I’m thoroughly impressed with the durable tank and state of the art, advanced, electronic controller. The valves and fittings all seem to be made of high-grade plastics that won’t corrode or break. My initial impression is that of a quality product, worth spending extra on.
The system is designed for easy DIY installation and maintenance. There are also really handy installation guides and videos. Whether you choose to do it yourself or get a plumber in to do the job for you, it will be quick and inexpensive, without much mess or hassle. This is something I really appreciate, as whole house water filtrations systems can often be a real hassle to install.
You receive the full kit to get started with your SoftPro PH Neutralizer Calcite Water Filter purchase. This includes:
You have a selection of sizes, depending on the water flow rate:
All the SoftPro PH Neutralizer Calcite Water Filters are relatively compact for their respective flow rates. Because they all use 1” high-flow valves, water flow to your home is maximized.
The controller, fitted to the top of the tank is easy to understand, with a digital display toe help you monitor the system efficiency and maintenance schedule. It monitors your water usage to maximize system efficiency. This means the precise amount of calcite media is used to ensure a perfect PH without causing excessive lime scale. Backwash cycles are also calculated according to your water usage. This maximum effectiveness, with minimum wastage.
What appeals to most users is the easy and low-cost maintenance. For an average family of four, you’ll require about 0.5 cubic feet of replacement calcite media every 6-months. It’s pretty easy to add this media, through a filling port on the tank.
Although SoftPro water Elite water filters tend to be a little pricey, I believe you’re getting a lot for your money and great peace of mind. Firstly, you know that you’re getting the best quality. This, in itself is a great reason to pay a little extra for that long term value and low maintenance costs.
Probably the most important thing is service and warranty. Here, you really can’t beat the lifetime warranty offered for all SoftPro Elite tanks and valves. The circuit board used of the electronic controller has a mighty impressive 7-year warranty.
If all this wasn’t a compelling enough reason to have complete confidence in your purchase, they’ve thrown in a 6-month satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your SoftPro PH Neutralizer Calcite Water Filter, you can return it and get your money back within 6-months of your purchase.
I truly believe this is one of the very best solutions for acid water. It is an investment in your health and your home.
What is Acidic Water?
When water has a PH lower than 6.5 it is considered to be acidic. A neutral PH for water is around 7. When the PH is higher than 7, the water will be alkaline.
Industrial pollution is a common cause of acidic water. This can be a result of acid rain, where chemicals are present in evaporated water. The acids accumulate in clouds and become hazardous when this falls as rain. Acids can also leach into ground water. Wells with a source close to mines, landfills, chemical dumps, or power plants can be affected by high acidity.
Possible Risks of Acid in Water
Acidic water, with a PH of 6.5 or less, can be harmful to your healthy. It may also damage the plumbing fixtures and appliances in your home.
Using a PH neutralizer calcite water filter will reduce the following risks factors:
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