What it does for your water
The Aquasure Harmony Series AS-HS48FM 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 15 GPM.
The rating assumes a heavy salt dose; at a salt-saving setting expect about 36,000 grains from its rating, 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.
Softener and filter come as one package. Read what the filter stage targets (sediment, chlorine or iron) and how often it needs new media.
Other listed details: features listed Easy to Install; mounting Whole House Water Tank; connections 1" npt; power Manual; capacity stated as 160 lb; model AS-HS48FM.
The listing gives dimensions of 13 in (L) x 13 in (W) x 57 in (H) and fine mesh 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
- 15 GPM service flow
Loses
- Valve not named on the listing
- Plumbing, drain and outlet needed
- Softened water carries added sodium unless you use potassium chloride
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 | AS-HS48FM | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Features (seller) | Easy to Install | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 13"L x 13"W x 57"H | Retailer |
| Material | Aluminum | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Whole House Water Tank | Retailer |
| Method | Ion Exchange | Retailer |
| Service flow (maker) | 15 GPM | Retailer |
| Model name | AS-HS48FM | Retailer |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 48,000 grains | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 1" npt | Retailer |
| Mesh | fine mesh | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other water softeners in the catalog
- Aquasure AS-PR75AHS32D 32,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
- Aquasure Harmony Series 48000FM 48,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
- Aquasure Harmony Series AS-HS50SCZ 50,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
- AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 24,000-Grain Water Softener and Filter System
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Final verdict
A practical softener and filter combo for up to 4 people on 15 gpg water.
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