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Understanding Iron Filters and Water Softeners

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    Understanding Iron Filters and Water Softeners

    Written by Craig "The Water Guy" Phillips

    Water Treatment Overview

    Everyone wants cleaner, softer water—which explains why more homeowners are opting for tricked-out water treatment systems.

    Leading the charge? SoftPro Water Systems, a brand making waves with its clever and reliable offerings. Let's dive into what makes them tick.

    SoftPro Water Systems Introduction

    SoftPro Water Systems kicked off in 1990 thanks to Craig "The Water Guy" Phillips, under the wider umbrella of Quality Water Treatment (QWT).

    It's a family affair, with Craig's kids—Jeremy and Heather—running the show and keeping everything customer-friendly and grounded. Craig’s big mission: making water better for people, without the crazy price tags or scare tactics some others rely on.

    The Phillips clan doesn’t just sell stuff; they bring a personal touch:

    • Craig Phillips, Founder & CEO: He’s the brains behind the brand and a bit of a water wizard.
    • Jeremy Phillips, Sales Manager: Think friendly advice, not hardcore sales pitches.
    • Heather Phillips, Operations Manager: She’s the glue keeping operations, shipping, and customer chats smooth.

    With SoftPro, customers get fair pricing, solid know-how, and support you can count on, all wrapped up in that warm, cozy family vibe.

    Product Range Highlight

    SoftPro Water Systems serves up a tasty menu of water softeners and filters, custom-fit for homes all over.

    SoftPro Water Softeners

    1. SoftPro ECO Water Softener

    • What It Offers: Soft water on a shoestring budget.
    • Pretty Neat Because: It plays nice with city and well water without breaking the bank.
    • Perfect For: Folks buying their first softener or penny pinchers who want quality and longevity.

    2. SoftPro Elite Water Softener

    • What It Offers: Top-notch performance and great savings down the road.
    • Pretty Neat Because: With tough resin and smart settings, it’s built for hard water of any grade.
    • Perfect For: People craving a solid system with lasting perks.

    3. SoftPro Smart Home+ Water Softener

    • What It Offers: Tech savviness with built-in DROP smart home perks.
    • Pretty Neat Because: Real-time snag alerts, leak hunters, and easy remote controls for the gadget geeks.
    • Perfect For: Anyone living for the app-enabled life and happy to let tech do the pondering.

    SoftPro Filtration Systems

    1. SoftPro AIO Iron Master Whole House Iron Filter

    • Works Like This: AIO tech kicks out iron, sulfur, and manganese like a pro.
    • You’ll Love It If: We're saying goodbye to funky smells and stains.
    • Perfect For: Folks with wells who battle iron-heavy water that reeks.

    2. SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter

    • Works Like This: Strips down fluoride, chlorine, and other yuck in city water.
    • You’ll Love It If: You’ve got concerns about fluoride and want a refresh on the health scale.
    • Perfect For: City slickers aiming for crystal-clear, pure water.

    3. SoftPro Whole House Catalytic Carbon Filter

    • Works Like This: Cuts out chlorine, chloramine, VOCs—nasty chemicals, be gone!
    • You’ll Love It If: You crave better-tasting H2O.
    • Perfect For: Urban or rural folks who just want their water clean and sweet.

    Product Type Model What It Offers Perfect For
    Water Softener SoftPro ECO Cheap and cheerful softening Budget-friendly homes
    Water Softener SoftPro Elite Effortless powerhouse Any home tackling tough water
    Water Softener SoftPro Smart Home+ Handy, nerd-friendly tech Anyone who loves smart gadgets
    Filtration System SoftPro AIO Iron Master Iron-clad solution to iron overload Well-water folks
    Filtration System SoftPro Fluoride & Carbon Smart city water purification City dwellers
    Filtration System SoftPro Catalytic Carbon Tasty, cleaner water all around All wanting a cleaner sip


    With SoftPro Water Systems, families get reliable water treatment options to make their lives a little more hydrated and a lot more hassle-free. The Phillips family is whole-heartedly invested in turning your tap into a source you can trust.

    Choosing the Right System

    Picking the perfect water treatment system for your home can work wonders for upping water quality, shielding your pipes from corrosion, and making your appliances last longer.

    So, let's break it down: checking out your needs, what the water's like right now, and the must-knows for nabbing the best setup.

    Needs Assessment

    When you're thinking about your water needs, it’s important to look at what’s bugging you now and what might pop up later. Here are some questions to chew over:

    • What’s the main water gripe? Think stuff like hard water, iron deposits, or nasties like chlorine or fluoride.
    • Who’s dipping into the water? Big families might need something that covers everyone’s peculiar preferences.
    • How much are we looking to spend? Remember both the initial cost and the long haul savings.

    Water Quality Considerations

    To choose the best system, you first need to get a handle on your water’s current state. Testing your water can help sniff out problems:

    Nasty Stuff Big Hassle Fix-it
    Hard Water Scale buildup, itchy skin and hair Water Softener
    Iron Rust stains, yucky metallic taste, blocked pipes Iron Filter
    Chlorine Funky taste and smell Carbon Filter


    For instance, if your water’s hardness is above 7 grains per gallon, or past 120 mg/L, a water softener might be your best bet.

    High iron levels? Chuck in an iron filter for good measure.

    System Selection Factors




    Piecing together the right system means understanding what each gadget brings to the table.

    Performance and Functionality

    • Water Softeners: These doodads kick hard water minerals to the curb by using an ion exchange trick, swapping out calcium and magnesium with sodium. You'll get fewer clogs and longer-lasting plumbing.
    • Iron Filters: Designed to tackle high iron levels, these filters do their magic at the home's water entry point.

    Features and Specifications

    When you size up systems, consider these:

    Feature Water Softener Iron Filter
    Baddies Handled Hardness goodies (calcium, magnesium, some iron) Iron (in any form)
    Fixing Method Ion swap around Filtration and rust-busting
    Perks Stops scale, keeps appliances working Removes iron gunk, better taste, saves pipes
    Best In Hard water situations Iron-heavy homes


    Knowing these tricks and examining what your household really needs means you’ll pick the water treatment wonder that gives your family refreshing, clear water all over your house.

    Water Softener vs. Iron Filter

    Purpose and Functionality

    Let’s figure out what water softeners and iron filters are really up to in the grand scheme of keeping your water clean and pure.

    Water Softeners

    These gadgets, acting like magicians, swoop in to tackle that pesky hard water by getting rid of troublesome minerals like calcium and magnesium. These systems use snazzy resin beads that do a neat switcheroo, trading out those pesky hard minerals for a touch of sodium or potassium. The upshot? Smoother water, which means less clogging and squeaky-clean pipes and appliances that just keep humming along for the long haul.

    Iron Filters

    Iron filters are like your personal water detectives, sniffing out and kicking out iron from your water. Whether it's ferrous, ferric, colloidal, or bacterial iron, they’ve got it covered, using smart oxidation and filtration to make the iron solid and trap it right where it belongs—inside the filter. No more metallic tastes or rusty marks messing up your fixtures.

    Effectiveness Comparison

    Trying to figure out which gadget, a water softener or an iron filter, will suit your water woes best? Let’s break it down.

    Water Softeners Effectiveness

    Water softeners are champs at wrestling away hardness-causing minerals like calcium and magnesium and won’t shy away from taking on low to moderate ferrous iron. But toss in other iron types, and they might throw in the towel! Using them solo on high iron can lead to complications like trouble with their resin beads, shortening their shining moments (Softpro Water Systems).

    Iron Filters Effectiveness

    When it comes to knocking out iron, these filters don’t mess around—tackling not just iron, but also sulfur and manganese, all thanks to hi-tech feats like air injection oxidation. Their prowess keeps rust stains, metallic flavors, and even tiny creepy bacteria at bay, especially helpful if you’re on well water.

    System Type Beats Back Hard Water? (Ca, Mg) Iron Slaying? (Fe) Ferrous Iron Friendly Battles Ferric/Colloidal/Bacterial Iron
    Water Softener You betcha Yes, kinda low-key Yep Nope, ferric foes they ain’t
    Iron Filter Nope, not their jam Iron warlords Yes Yes, and more iron foes


    Tag-teaming a water softener with an iron filter means you’ve got a double shot defense for tackling both hard water and sneaky iron. It ensures the softener doesn’t get bogged down by iron, letting it work wonders.

    Picking the right tool for your water fixes helps you dodge troubles and keep your water squeaky clean. Now you know what’s what, you’re all set to make those important choices for your home's water treatment needs.

    Craig

    Craig "The Water Guy" Phillips

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    Craig "The Water Guy" Phillips is the founder of Quality Water Treatment (QWT) and creator of SoftPro Water Systems. 

    With over 30 years of experience, he's transformed the water treatment industry through honest solutions and innovative technology. 

    Leading his family-owned business, Craig developed the acclaimed SoftPro line of water softeners and filtration systems while maintaining his mission of "transforming water for the betterment of humanity." 

    He continues to create educational content helping homeowners make informed decisions about their water quality.


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