What it does for your water
The Aquasure Harmony Series 48000FM 48,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System is a softener and filter combo rated at 48,000 grains. Its listing gives a service flow of 18 GPM.
Grain ratings are full-salt figures. At an efficient salt setting its rating delivers about 36,000 grains between regenerations, enough for up to 4 people on 15 grains-per-gallon water regenerating weekly, or 2 on 25 grains per gallon. Size it to your own water.
It pairs the softener with a filter stage. Check what the filter stage is rated to reduce on the listing, and that its cartridge or media is easy to replace.
The listing states iron reduction up to 10. Above about 2 ppm of iron, check that figure against your water test; above about 5 ppm, an iron filter comes first.
From the listing: features listed Programmable; mounting Freestanding; power Manual (Water Pressure); capacity stated as 1000 gallons; model 48000FM; material Resin.
The listing gives dimensions of 6 in (L) x 6 in (W) x 18 in (H) and filter, water softener in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Up to 4 people on 15 gpg water
- Replacing an older softener
Pass on it when
- More than 2 people on 25 gpg water
- Iron above about 5 ppm without an iron filter
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- 48,000-grain rating
- 18 GPM service flow
Loses
- Valve not named on the listing
- Needs a drain and an outlet nearby
- Adds some sodium; potassium chloride is the alternative
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 48000FM | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Features (seller) | Programmable | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 6"L x 6"W x 18"H | Retailer |
| Material | Resin | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Freestanding | Retailer |
| Method | Granular Activated Carbon, Sedimentation | Retailer |
| Service flow (maker) | 18 GPM | Retailer |
| Model name | 48,000 Grains Water Softener w/ Fine Mesh Resin and P | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 48,000 grains | Retailer |
| Max iron (maker) | 10 | Retailer |
| Mesh | Fine Mesh | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
- Aquasure Harmony Series AS-HS50SCZ 50,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
- AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 24,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
- Aquasure Harmony Series HS64FM 64,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
- AFWFilters Fleck 2510SXT 32,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
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Final verdict
A sound softener and filter combo for up to 4 people on 15 gpg water.
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