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What is Hard Water ?

Answer: The term hardness refers to the quantity of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water. These minerals, which come primarily from limestone type rock formations, are found to some degree in almost all natural waters. Calcium and magnesium cause problems for two principal reasons:

When the water is warmed, they precipitate out of solution and form a hard, rock-like scale. This scale accelerates corrosion, restricts flow, and reduces heat transfer in water heaters and boilers.
When they combine with soap, they react to form a curd, which interferes with cleaning, dries out skin, and leaves deposits on plumbing and clothes (bathtub ring; ring around the collar). The minerals in hard water gradually settle out forming a hard scale. Scale centimeters thick can build up over time in hard water areas. Scale build up will eventually clog pipe, and can decrease the life of toilet flushing units by 70 percent and water faucets by 40 percent according to a report published by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Hardness scale can also shorten life of washing equipment, dishwashers, and clothes washers by as much as 30 percent according to the AWWA report.

Hardness is measured in parts per million (or the equivalent mg/L) or in grains per gallon (gpg). Note: if the water analysis is given in ppm as CaCO3 then 1 gpg = 17.1 ppm. There is no established limit for the acceptable level of hardness in water, but it is generally considered to become problematic at around 3 gpg.

Levels of hardness are referred to as follows:

Soft Water: 0 - 1 grains per gallon (gpg)
Slightly Hard Water: 1 - 4 grains per gallon (gpg)
Moderately Hard Water: 4 - 7 grains per gallon (gpg)
Hard Water: 7 - 10 grains per gallon (gpg)
Very Hard Water: Over 10 grains per gallon (gpg)

1. How does the Whole House No-Salt RDWS-Gold Package work, does it use magnets?

No, The RDWS-Gold Package does not use magnets. First, water enters the pre-sediment filter system to remove sediment, rust, dirt and debris. Second, clean water now enters the Scalenet hard water scale prevention media. This media transforms calcium ions (hard water) into calcium crystals , which are stable and cannot attach to pipes, surfaces, hardware, or heat exchanger components. These crystals are so small they are easily rinsed away by water flow. Note: this is not a spot free system - A simple damp cloth (if at all) is more than sufficient to remove any residual mineral deposits. Third and lastly, chlorine bad tastes and odors are filtered through our a 0.6um micron carbon filtration system "The Chlorine Taste and Odor Guzzler" to provide whole house drinking water filtration. Included FREE - Fast, Easy, Accurate Chlorine Water Test Kit.

2. Is the RDWS-Gold Package a Water Softener ?

No. To "soften water" you actually have to remove the calcium and magnesium hard water minerals. The RDWS-Gold Package does not remove the calcium or magnesium. These systems are alternatives to salt based water softeners and perfect for customers who live in banned water softener areas or just want to Go Green ! The ScaleNet media transforms calcium ions (hard water) into calcium crystals , which are stable and cannot attach to pipes, surfaces, hardware, or heat exchanger components.

3. I see other companies advertising similar systems calling them "saltfee water softeners" no-salt water softeners" and "saltless water softeners" why don't you?

The RainDance Water Systems name is synonymous with quality and reliability. We offer and specialize in both saltless water conditioners and NSF Certified 44 water softeners. We are proud to say that we have many happy and satisfied customers throughout the World using both of these technologies. However, we choose to sell our non-salt water conditioners correctly by not calling them "water softners" and want you to know that your water will not be soft. To call these types of systems "water softeners" is simply misleading!! Furthermore, non-salt hard water treatments, such as Magnets, Filtersorb SP, Coils, Anodes, Conditioning Modules, etc. will not remove the hard water minerals of calcium or magnesium. In other words, your water will not test soft after using these types of systems. Companies advertising these types of systems as "true water softeners" are simply confusing the consumer. Furthermore, there are no "no salt water softeners" that have been NSF or WQA tested or certified to soften water !

If you are looking for an environmentally eco friendly, no waste water, no drainline, no salt discharge, non-salt hard water conditioner to reduce the effects of hard water scale and provide whole house filtered water at every tap we feel our RDWS-Gold Package and RDWS-Platinum Package with NSF Certified UV water treatment are the best on the market - Period!!

4. Are your RDWS-Gold Packages environmentally friendly?

Yes. These systems do not require electricity, no brine water discharge or backwash water, no control valve, no drainline, no waste water, no salt, saves water !

5. Will your RDWS-Gold Package provide whole house drinking water filtration?

Yes. Our RDWS-Gold Package offers whole house sediment, rust, and larger debris filtration as well as whole house NSF Certified chlorine tastes and odor filtration to provide whole house drinking, showering, and cooking filtration. FREE Whole House Post Water Filter Upgrade: Add dual purpose KDF55 / Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) post filter to provide extra added whole house drinking water filtration.

6. I have read of boil water advisories. Does your RDWS-Gold Package treat water borne bacteria and viruses ?

No. However, customers concerned with bacteria and viruses can take advantage of our RDWS-Gold Package Monthly Special and add a FREE NSF and California Certified Microbiological Water Filter. RDWS-Gold Package Monthly Special information can be found at the bottom of this webpage. Note: FREE Microbiological Water Filter can be added to your shopping cart below or call toll free 1-877-788-8387 and order with a friendly RainDance Water Systems representative.

7. Will the conditioned water make me feel slimy?

No. there will not be the slippery feel on your skin when you shower or bathe. This feel comes from the sodium reacting with your body oils.

8. Can your RDWS-Gold Package be used to treat well water and city water sources?

No. The RDWS-Gold Package is designed to treat hard water up to 25gpg water hardness, sediment, rust, chlorine bad tastes and odors typically associated with city municipal water sources.

9. What type of maintenance can I expect to have with your RDWS-Gold Package?

We consider our RDWS-Gold Package a virtually maintenance free system. We recommend replacing the pre-sediment and post-carbon filter approximately every 6-12 months or when needed. And the hard water scale media to be replaced approximately every 3-5 years.

10. How do I know which RDWS-Gold Package whole house filter conditioner system is right for me?

We offer 4 separate RDWS-Gold Package systems to choose from. Each package has a different flow rate to accomodate your household. You can get a fairly close idea of your water flow rate by simply running water at full open position through either an outside garden hose faucet or with your bathtub faucet. Example: Turn the faucet on to the full open position... then quickly put the gallon container under the full flow of water. Immediately start timing how many seconds it takes to fill the container all the way up. If it fills the container up in 15 seconds, you simply divide 60 seconds (1 minute)...by 15 seconds (the amount of time it took to fill the container up). The answer is 4, so your flow rate would be very close to 4 GPM! We recommend that you order a unit that would handle at least 4 GPM. It would be over size the unit to ensure you are getting a unit with plenty of GPM flow capacity.

No Waste Water ! No Electricity Required ! Filtration Without Stripping The Minerals From The Water !

The patented final stage microbiological filter provides a physical barrier to prevent bacteria, virus, and cysts from flowing through the filter in the presence of microbiological contamination. In addition, proprietary ingredients are added to the carbon block to increase removal efficiencies and provide additional protection from harmful water contaminants.

WP2-BVC Microbiological Drinking Water Purifier

NSF Certified & California Certified

 

(1) *FREE Microbiological Drinking Water System - Read Details Below

(FREE Microbiological Drinking Water Purifier Special MUST be added to your shopping cart located at the bottom of this webpage)

*Order any of our RDWS-Gold Packages specified and listed below with the RainDance Water Systems secure online shopping cart and receive one (1) *FREE Model # WP2-BVC Microbiological Drinking Water Purifier. *This *FREE Model # WP2-BVC Microbiological Drinking Water Purifier Special must be added to your shopping cart at the time of your RDWS-Gold Package purchase - No Exceptions. This *FREE Monthly Special can be added to your shopping cart by scrolling to the bottom of this webpage. This offer is not valid with any other specials, discounts, instant rebates or military rebates.

Model # WP2-BVC Micobiological Drinking Water Filter Features & Benefits

Provides dual multi-stage treatment for safe drinking water:

• #1 Five micron cartridge to reduce sediment, dirt, rust
  particles, silt and suspended matter.
• #2 Enhanced carbon block to reduce chlorine taste
  and odors with patented, bacteriostatic fail-safe
  chemistry, to reduce bacteria, virus and cysts,
  without the use of membrane technology.
• Removes 99.999999% Bacteria
  99.9999% Virus
  99.99% Protozoan Cyst
• Reduces chlorine, tastes and odors
• NSF 42 certified and independent lab tested.
• California Certified # 05-1727
• This system has also been tested by BioVir as a Microbiological Water Filter based on the recommendations set forth in the USEPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Microbiological Water Filters.
• Model WP2-BVC includes the complete system
  for under counter installation, including designer,
  top mount faucet for safe drinking water and installation instructions.
• Approximate Dimensions: 19"x17"x9"
• No Waste Water ! No Electricity Required ! Purifies Without Stripping The Minerals From The Water !

Certified For % Reduction:

• Bacteria 99.9999%
• Virus 99.99%
• Cysts 99.95%
• Cryptosporidium 99.95%
• Entamoeba 99.95%
• Giardia 99.95%
• Toxoplasma 99.95%

No Waste Water ! No Electricity Required ! Purifies Without Stripping The Minerals From The Water ! The patented final stage microbiological filter provides a physical barrier to prevent bacteria, virus, and cysts from flowing through the filter in the presence of microbiological contamination. In addition, proprietary ingredients are added to the carbon block to increase removal efficiencies and provide additional protection from harmful water contaminants.  WP2-BVC Microbiologial Drinking Water Purifier NSF Certified & California Certified   (1) *FREE Tested & Certified Water Filter WP2-BVC - Micobiological Drinking Water Filter FREE Special Also Includes (1) Replacement Filter Package   Appearance may vary  [Add to Cart] [View Cart]   *Order any of our selected whole house RDWS-Gold Packages specified and listed above with the RainDance Water Systems secure online shopping cart and receive one (1) *FREE Model # WP2-BVC Microbiological Drinking Water Purifier. *This *FREE Model # WP2-BVC Microbiological Drinking Water Purifier Special must be added to your shopping cart at the time of your whole house RDWS-Gold Package purchase - No Exceptions. This *FREE Monthly Special can be added to your shopping cart above. This offer is not valid with any other specials, discounts, instant rebates or military rebates.

RainDance Water Systems P.O. Box 2312 Ramona, Ca. 92065

U.S. Toll Free: 1-877-788-8387 / Outside The U.S. 760-788-8387

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